Rocker Gasket still leaking on Accord CTDI

[GAZB]

I replaced the rocker gasket on my Accord Ctdi about 2 months , noticed oil on the floor again and when I checked its leaking from the rocker gasket ( at the side where it meets the timing chain cover and from the back left hand corner if looking from the front of the engine ) , just wandering if the rocker could be warped a bit to cause this again ?

 

[jayok]

Well, the rocker cover could have warped of course, but what I've found is that the torque setting as specified by Honda seems a little too low to get a tight seal. Not sure if you used a torque wrench to set this or not, but I often go tighter that suggested. Make sure you follow a consistent pressure pattern and you'll be ok.

To test to see if the rocker is warped, remove it and place it on a flat surface, check for warping that way.

 

[GAZB]

One of my Injector retainer bolts stripped ( 1st injector closest to the timing chain ) , this caused the injector to blow out , I had the threads repaired could the pressure from this of caused damage to the rocker gasket by blowing past it under pressure

 

[jayok]

Anything is possible, but the rocker cover is pretty tough and I'd be looking for the simpler stuff first. Is the cover tightened sufficiently?

 

[GAZB]

Yes it seems tight , probably just a case of taking it off again and repositioning it again

 

[edgeoftime]

CLEAN BOTH FACES, then a little Hylomar will most likely do the trick?

http://hylomar.com/