chadcharb

will a v-tec valve cover work on a non v-tec head? And would a d16 valve cover work on a d15?

Bobby17772

1, it's vtec not vtech, it's not the electronic company. and 2 why would you want to swap over the valve cover? did you do a mini me swap?

INJEN78

no a vtec valve cover wont fit on a nonvtec head..vtec spark plugs are in the front upper part of the head.where non vtec are in the rear upper..
as for 1.6 and 1.5 if its non vtec then im pretty sure they will fit

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non vtec

vtec

chadcharb

I'm not sure if you read what I put in my post but it doesn't say vtech, it says vtec! And I was just curious, I want a "wrinkle" red valve cover for my y7 but vtec valve covers are easier to find than non in this style. Thanks for the info guys

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Step 1 - Buy this: Klean Strip Aircraft Remover Paint Stripper Spray Can:eBay Motors (item 200311516591 end time Nov-14-09 15:50:59 PST)

Step 2 - Use it on your valve cover

Step 3 - Buy this: Amazon.com: VHT SP204 Wrinkle Plus Coating Red Can - 11 oz.: Automotive

Step 4 - Use it on your valve cover

Step 5 - Enjoy your wrinkle red Y7 valve cover

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chadcharb

awesome this is what i was looking for! one more question do i need to prime the valve cover before painting?

DESPAIN

yes!

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josh_crewdson@y

what engine?

chadcharb

d16y7

jlicrx

D16Y7 non-VTEC spark plugs are in the front just like a D16Y8 VTEC

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chadcharb

so are you saying a y8 cover will fit a y7 head in this case?

jlicrx

yes, they are the same - the Y8 doesn't say VTEC, if you were looking for that

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chadcharb

no i would rather it not since the motors not i just like the look. like the one in the link kinda

OBX JDM Red Valve Cover 92-95 96-00 Honda Civic SOHC:eBay Motors (item 370275089469 end time Nov-13-09 09:53:18 PST)

jlicrx

the Y7 and Y8 covers do say HONDA on them

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chadcharb

yea that was just what I found in a quick search.

94civicturbo

i didnt prime mine on my prelude and it turned out fine so i dont think you would need to just prep it real good

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91civisedaner

I didn't prime coat mine just prepped it good.

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chadcharb

that looks great did you tape off the letters or just scrape them?

AHHVTEC

as long as its from a 96-00 d series non vtec the cover will work

riceracerex

You can use PB Blaster instead of the Aircraft stripper if you can't find it locally. On my 240sx I sprayed the valve cover and let it set overnight and the next morning sprayed again and wiped away paint in a matter of seconds.

ripperbone

I never primed any of my valve covers when i painted them.

its better to tape your letters then to scrape it, incase your hand slips off the letters

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jlicrx

taping or scraping the letters is a real PITA - just put a light coat of Vaseline on the letters and anywhere else you don't want the paint to stick and spray it - after it dries, just wipe or wash it off - just be careful not to get the Vaseline on any part that you want the paint

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The way i did my dohc zc cover was.. use some crap that eats paint away to take the current paint off. wash it. then do one coat, then bake it in the oven for 10 mins, then take it out and do another coat, bake it again. do this for about 7-8 coats. then let sit for about 2 hours. then do a couple of coats of clear. it will NEVER flake and is strong. but it stinks ur house out for a couple of hours lol. trust me it works great.