Q: How do you remove and install a valve cover on Honda Del Sol?
A: To pop off the valve cover first unplug the negative wire from the battery then if you have the correct code to disable the radio anti-theft mode do so. Third, take the distributor cap and separate its wires from the connections, it is useful to label the wires for better installation. Remove all long anything exceeds from throttle or vale cover if available remove all hoses or wires obstructing in the removal of this component remove the vacuum from the PCV valve.. Clean the area around the valve cover so as not to introduce contaminant particles on the exposed part of the Cylinder Head or the camshaft valve train assembly Next, remove the nuts and the sealing grommets of the valve cover. Remove the valve cover and gasket gently taking care not to pry as this can damage the surfaces to be gasketed, if the gasket is stuck the use of rubber mallet will be useful. For installation, one has to strip down the gasket and scrub the flat surfaces of the cylinder head and valve cover to check the gasket for signs of wear, damage or leakage, wiping with a cloth moistened with lacquer thinner or acetone. Pack the RTV sealant on the corners of the cylinder head, who meet the Rocker Arm assembly and let it dry for approximately 5 minutes. This is done by first placing a new rubber gasket in the slotted area of the valve cover and after that the valve cover, sealing grommets and nuts are fitted into place and tightened to the correct torque. This should be done when the RTV sealant is slightly hardened because if the climate is damp and cold then it will take longer for the RTV sealant to harden. Lastly, it is recommended to revert the above mentioned removal procedures in order to finish the installation.