Accord EX Coupe V6-3.0L (2001)
22. Confirm that the clearance is equal all the way around with a feeler gauge.
23. Clean and dry the left side cover mating surfaces. Apply a light coat of grease the crankshaft and to the lip of the seal.
24. Apply liquid gasket, part No. 08718-0001 or 08718-0003, evenly to the block mating surface of the left side cover and to the inner threads of the
bolt holes. Install the dowel pins (A), new O-ring (B) and the engine block end cover (C) on the cylinder block.
NOTE: Do not install the parts if 5 minutes or more have elapsed since applying the liquid gasket. Instead, reapply liquid gasket after removing
the old residue.
25. After assembly, wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.
26. Clean and dry the oil pump mating surfaces.