2000 Honda Prelude Burning oil

2000 HONDA PRELUDE
118,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BARCLAYDILLON
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I have a 2000 Honda prelude that is burning oil. I had a mechanic (really good and straight forward) replace the valve gasket because the spark plugs were swimming in oil. Some of the screws will not sit ( the threading has been stripped.) I bought the car used and someone replaced the gasket without using a torgue wrench. Do I have to get it rethreaded or can the sleeves be replaced?
Nov 30, 2008 at 8:05 AM
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F4I_GUY
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If they are slighty stripped you can always careful re-thread them. Just make sure no metal shavings get onto the valvetrain. Some grease, magnets and rags go a long way for jobs like these.
Dec 2, 2008 at 5:18 PM