I just replaced the head gasket on a 96 2.5 TL. My problem is there is still a very small amount of steam coming from the head close to the distributor cap. The car was almost given to me and I am trying to learn, and do all of the work myself. My questions are: Should I pull the head back of and replace the head gasket again? Can I leave it like it is, sense it is only a small leak? Is this normal when replacing a head gasket, and it will seal on its own? Can I torque the head bolts tighter to stop the leak?

tks 4 any help

 

Did you put any sealant around the gasket when you replaced it? I honestly have no idea what i am talking about, but i do watch a lot of horsepower tv and they use silicon alot when they are replacing seals and worried about leaks when they put bolts in certain places.

Again im not sure if thats a place where the silicon would go, but maybe some sealant could be lightly spread in conjunction with the gasket.

Also I know that someone on here has a OEM shop manual that you can download. It shows you how to do pretty much everything to your car.

Good luck

 

well, this question is not necerssarily acura specific, so i'd try other forums.

from what i've read.. (no first hand experience) I would suggest that you recheck the torque on the bolts of the head.
they should be torqued in 3 step sequence..
29lb-ft.. 59lb-ft.. 72.3lb-ft.. this is from a shop manual..
and i don't think you should put any sealant in there.