Hey all,
I'm replacing the valve cover gaskets on my 3rd gen Magna, and on page 8-8 of the Magna service manual it says "Apply Honda Bond A or equivalent to the head cover and install the gasket ..." also there is an exploded view of the head to the left in the picture, there is "Seal" symbol that points to two half moon shapes the gasket sits in.
Question #1 is the "Seal" symbol referring to using "Honda Bond A" there as well??
Question #2 is the "Honda Bond A" even required?
I have a 2000 that I've checked the valves on it 3 times. The gaskets are fine so long as you're careful I think.
Mine've never been replaced and they don't leak.