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Valve Cover Gasket: Customer Interest
Engine - Oil Leaks From The Cylinder Head Cover

10-049

November 24, 2010

Applies To: 
2007-10 RDX- ALL
2011 RDX 2WD - From VIN 5J8TB2...BA000001 thru 5J8TB2...BA001016
2011 RDX 4WD - From VIN 5J8TB1...BA000001 thru 5J8TB1...BA000980

Engine Oil Leak at the Cylinder Head Cover

SYMPTOM

The cylinder head cover is leaking engine oil.

PROBABLE CAUSE

There is paint overspray in the gasket groove in the cylinder head cover.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remove the cylinder head cover, and sand away the paint overspray.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Liquid Gasket: P/N 08717-0004

TOOL INFORMATION

1/8 inch thick plastic putty spreader, cut to the dimensions below (commercially available).

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

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