I have a D16Z6 SOHC VTEC engine in my 93 Honda Del Sol.Ive been told that the D16Z6 came with 2 different valve covers. One style cover says Honda on the top and another also says VTEC.I have the one that just says honda but I want the other put on.What would I need to swap them, and where would I get them?and a roundabout price
maybe you can get the cover at your local junk yard. Check and ask around. Since Hondas are so abundant, someone is bound to have it. If not, you can always go to the Honda Dealer. They'll order it in for you the next day. It might be more expensive but it'll be new and they'll be sure to have it. You might also want to check the fit to make sure they're compatable. :)
I don't think they sell any aftermarket valve covers that say Honda VTEC since companies would have to pay honda to use the name and i did a quick search but I could not find 1 cover for you vehicle which means you'd have to call the junk yards around your area or just call Honda and see if they can order one in for you, i doubt they have one lying around on a shelf it will take anywhere from 2 days to a week to order in and since its factory honda part its probably around 200$ without the gasket(maybe abit more) but if you swap it for a new one I suggest you do the gaskets and grommets with it so it won't leak oil. It's pretty fairly easy to change yourself, they are all top nuts or long bolts that run through the cover if i remember either 10 or 12mm, or both sockets required, when you get all the nuts off you simply just pull off the cover, it might be abit stuck so you can pry gently with a small screw driver or small prybar and it will come off, cover the top with a clean cloth or newspaper so no dust and rocks fall in, clean the metal area off of all the oil and youll see small corners that have abit of silicone on it, thats for extra protection so it won't leak out of the corners so just a small amount of black silicone dab in the same corners then put the new cover with gasket it on and tighten down, and just snug the bolts, theres no need to tighten the crap out of it or you might snap a bolt. 3/8 drive wratchet is okay to use. ( if you get some junkyard valve cover DO NOT paint it unless you have special heat ressistant paint or it will peel off and look really ugly ) Good luck....
