1998 Honda Accord oil orfice valve

1998 HONDA ACCORD
165,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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EDGE2258
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yea, i just pulled the head on a 1998 honda accord, (2.3- 4 cylinder eng.) and put a new head gaskett back on. when i pulled it i had my two guide pins on the block. after pulling them and my old gaskett off. i cleaned my head and block real well and put my guide pins and all on and tightened and torqued everything down i read where it talked about an oil orvice valve.. was this between the head and the block. or is it in the top of the head. because i never seen nothing but my dow pins in the block or head when i pulled it. i just dont want to continue putting it back together and find out somethings missing.if thereis a piece gone can u describe what it looks like(confused). id appreciate any or all help. thanks
Jul 25, 2010 at 12:22 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi edge2258,

Thank you for the donation.

The oil orifice valve is located at rear center of engine block, directly up from the oil filter and oil pressure switch. You can see a protruding part on the engine as if it is a drain tube.

Removeal is with the aid of a m6 bolt turned into the center and pulling it out. It has an o-ring to hold it in place and is not easy to be dislodged. Quite often this part is not removed and would not come off by itself so you have 2 choice.

1. Continue with what you have and stop worrying about it. This is what I would do as it is not going to affect anything.

2. Remove the head and take the orifice out to replace the O-ring.
Jul 25, 2010 at 2:09 PM
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EDGE2258
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hey thanlks a million,that answered just what i need to know. i never pulled it out, just wanted to make sure it didnt fall out and i missed it. now i can continue going about putting it back together without worrying about a piece missing. thanks again
Jul 25, 2010 at 2:58 PM
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KHLOW2008
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You're welcome and glad to be of help.

Have a nice day and thanks for using 2carpros.
Jul 25, 2010 at 3:10 PM