✓[Vehicle Fitment]: Replacement for Acura MDX 2007-2009 3.7L, RL 2005-2008 3.5L, TL 2004-2008 3.2L/3.5L; Replacement for Honda Accord 2003-2007 3.0L, Odyssey 2005-2010 3.5L (LX & EX Only), Pilot 2005-2008 3.5L, Ridgeline 2006-2008 3.5L; Fit for vehicles equipped with J-Series V6 SOHC 24-Valve Non-VCM engines (J30A4, J30A5, J32A3, J35A6, J35A8, J35A9, J37A1).
✓[Replacement Part Number]: Direct replacement for factory OE reference numbers 12030-RCA-A00, 12030-RCA-A01, 12030RCAA00, 12030RCAA01, 12341-RCA-A00, 12342-RYE-004; Interchangeable with aftermarket part numbers VS50607R, VS50478, 036-1736, VC4043, VS12480. Engineered to match original cylinder head channel specifications.
✓[Non-VCM J-Series]: Direct Fit for Honda and Acura J30, J32, J35, and J37 V6 SOHC Engines without VCM. Both gaskets have a symmetrical profile—no VCM solenoid cutout. Verify your engine is a J-series V6 without VCM. Check VIN 8th digit: 1 = J37A1/J35A8/J32A3, 2 = J35A6/A9, 6 = J30A4/A5/J35A6, 7 = J30A5, 9 = J35A9. For 2008-2010 Odyssey, VIN '2' = J35A6 Non-VCM (this set fits); VIN '6' = J35A7 VCM (needs different set).
✓[Problem & Solution]: Eliminates oil seeping from valve cover edges, oil pooling in spark plug wells causing misfire, and burning oil smell from exhaust manifolds. J-series V6 engines route spark plugs through the valve covers—hardened tube seals allow oil to contaminate coil packs, triggering P0300-P0306 misfire codes. This set restores sealing with fresh tube seals and grommets on both banks, keeping oil away from ignition components.
✓[Maintenance Tips]: Thoroughly wipe head mating channels and remove all residual seal material prior to placement. Apply a small dab of high-temperature RTV silicone sealant exclusively at the sharp 90-degree corners of the camshaft cap humps on both cylinder head banks. Tighten valve cover hold-down bolts evenly in a crossover sequence to factory specifications to avoid rubber grommet distortion.