Topic: valve cover/tappet cover/rocker cover o ring

[Register]

hi, does anyone have an idiot proof method for fitting the rocker cover o ring without inverting the engine?

I've yet to do anything other than test run and have oil seeping from under the cover.

I guess I trapped the o ring outside the channel

Thanks

[Kevnz]

Tried sticking it in with some grease?

[DaveBarbier]

If the gasket groove is totally clean, an OEM Honda gasket will hold itself in the little casting detents in the groove. You could use a bit of grease or even a couple tiny tiny dabs of super glue.

I wet the gasket with oil before install so the super glue method wouldn’t work. But really, a properly fitting gasket will hold itself if the groove is clean. I’ve never had any issues with these.

[Register]

Thanks both for the suggestions.

I was super careful with the cleaning but have a leak in front of No.4 which runs across the head whilst on the side stand.

Drips nicely onto the alternator cover.

I'll give the suggestions a try.

Thanks