1998 Honda Accord oil orfice valve

EDGE2258

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1998 HONDA ACCORD
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
165,000 MILES

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

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KHLOW2008

MECHANIC
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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.