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Part #: AVC138

Apex AVC138 Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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🚗Fitment: Honda, Prelude
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Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set for Honda Prelude

The Apex AVC138 engine valve cover gasket set is a direct-fit sealing solution for select Honda Prelude applications. It is built for 1993-2001 Honda Prelude models without grommets and spark plug tube seals, making it a focused replacement for valve cover service on this platform.

  • Engine valve cover gasket set for sealing the valve cover to the cylinder head
  • Compatible with 1993-2001 Honda Prelude, N/A
  • Application note: w/o grommets & spark plug tube seals
  • Part number AVC138 for ordering and catalog lookup
  • Brand: Apex

Sealing Performance and Fitment

Use this gasket set when servicing the valve cover on a 1993-2001 Honda Prelude. The AVC138 is intended for engines that do not use grommets or spark plug tube seals in this application, helping restore the sealing interface between the valve cover and cylinder head. For buyers searching Honda Prelude valve cover gasket set AVC138 or an engine gasket set for 1993-2001 Honda Prelude, this part matches the listed configuration.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

  • Oil seepage around the valve cover perimeter
  • Oil residue collecting on the engine exterior
  • Leak points at the valve cover sealing surface
  • Maintenance replacement during top-end engine service

Installation Notes

Confirm the engine configuration before installation and verify that your vehicle is the listed 1993-2001 Honda Prelude application without grommets and spark plug tube seals. Clean the mating surfaces thoroughly before fitting the new gasket set, and inspect the valve cover and cylinder head sealing areas for damage or warpage.

Quality Assurance

Apex identifies this part as AVC138 for accurate catalog matching and fitment verification. Always compare the part number and application notes against the vehicle before installation.

This part fits 9 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2001HondaPrelude2.2LL4N/Aw/o Grommets & Spark Plug Tube Seals
2000HondaPrelude2.2LL4N/Aw/o Grommets & Spark Plug Tube Seals
1999HondaPrelude2.2LL4N/Aw/o Grommets & Spark Plug Tube Seals
1998HondaPrelude2.2LL4N/Aw/o Grommets & Spark Plug Tube Seals
1997HondaPrelude2.2LL4N/Aw/o Grommets & Spark Plug Tube Seals
1996HondaPrelude2.2LL4N/Aw/o Grommets & Spark Plug Tube Seals
1995HondaPrelude2.2LL4N/Aw/o Grommets & Spark Plug Tube Seals
1994HondaPrelude2.2LL4N/Aw/o Grommets & Spark Plug Tube Seals
1993HondaPrelude2.2LL4N/Aw/o Grommets & Spark Plug Tube Seals

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.