Recent content by Clarkbug

Question for anyone else who has worked on this Earth Dreams engine before. It looks like I have some seepage from my valve cover gasket that I don't recall seeing before. I did use Motoseal for the four areas where the castings meet in addition to a new Honda VC gasket. Any tips for if I...

I agree. So just sharing my observations, but nothing can be conclusive at this point.

I am not a member there, but have viewed a few of the threads when I was looking for information. I did read up on the VTC actuator, and it seems like the spring fix has mixed results. I looked at the Honda TSB for several things, and looks like its just open ended, feels like they were...

That's my plan going forward I think. Yes, looks pretty much the same. Just read that thread and seems like it's a low flow area. I have the startup rattle but haven't gotten into changing the tensioner or the cam actuators or springs. Maybe someday if it really bugs me, but it sounds like...

Yup, plugs and valve adjustment at 105k. No idea if anyone usually bothers, but most of mine were tight so I feel better that I was in there anyway. Next up is the CVT filters and trying to see why it looks like my alternator bracket is leaking...

I did have oil burning on that first 5k interval. Not sure if it was a known issue by the PO or just as a result of switching oils. What I drained out was very black, almost reminded me of diesel oil. The was a fair bit of specs of carbon in the filter when I cut it open,.so I'm guessing the...

Had a chance to finally do some maintenance on the new to me CRV we picked up last fall. Has about 116k on it. Previous owner had it serviced at the dealer it's whole life following the maintenance minder. I needed to adjust the valves, replace the spark plugs and put in a new PCV. The PCV...

I was very happy with the set of Bosch Quietcast pads and rotors for the back of my Forester. Excellent fit and finish, no issues or squeaking with them. I was big on the Element3 line but was really unhappy with the last set I had used. Mirrors some of the others here that had problems...

Thanks!

Which ones did you go with?

Glad it worked out for you! Seems like a good deal if you need that weight.

https://www.amazon.com/Lucas-Oil-Products-10045-85w140/dp/B00B9GPEI2 Price is showing as $41.99 for four gallons of 85w-140. Not sure if this is a decent product for what someone needs, but not a bad price for brand name gear oil if you need that weight. Not sure if its a price mistake or...

I certainly hope it wouldn't .. but you never know. I ordered a case anyway so should be set for inside my doors and whatever other bare spots I notice. Thanks for the heads up.

Any idea what happens if you mix the Noxudol with some WoolWax? I had my vehicles sprayed with the WoolWax this year, but when I did my winter tire swap noticed all of the spots that they didn't get to... Im tempted to get a case of the Noxudol 700 spray to do inside the doors and some of the...

Sorry if Im a slow one here.... How can you have free replacement on Gear oil?