If you pack the back of them with cardboard before disassemble it can't move then remove the 4 bolts it's 16lbs foot of torque to reassemble

Do you have to replace the Gasket, and will this stop the oil consumption issue??? Thanks

How much to torque the bolts?

On my 2014 CRV, No need to remove the actuator to replace the spring.

Great men make a big difference,and help anyone in the world with car problems,god bless you

Thanks Tony. Very good explanation.

73 old fart I did it, thank you, no car skills

Thank you a bunch you have saved me tons of money

I'll have to try this, I replaced the cam phaser on my 2011 Accord 7 years ago and within the past year it's started clattering every time I start it. The parts guy at Honda assured me that the phaser they sold me was the "updated" version even though it has the same part number.....BS. Being a mechanic I have absolutely no desire to work on my own vehicle so this will make my life a little easier if it works. I'm about due for my 200k valve adjustment and plug replacement (early) so I will try this instead of replacing the whole thing again. BTW, you have a white, Canadian cousin selling tools for Snap-on here in Texas, seriously, the similarities between you two are eerie.

Thanks for sharing this fix!

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It fixes the noise but does it fix the bucking when accelerating at highway speeds?

Thanks amigo

Good job bro. For this job , do you know if i can get to the vtc gear without removing the cams?

bro all the cam gears ive been threw and all i had to do was this…….

Purchased spring from spring start. Did not solve problem. Now in the middle of replacing timing chain and have new VTC actuator gear

Great video but the problem I run into is those torx bolts are a bitch to crack open. One of them stripped so now I gotta figure out what to do. Have you run into this?

i just did in my 16 ILX and it worked perfectly, the only difference that i saw was when i separated the plate from the cam it did not have the plastic piece that hold the spring. not sure if my motor does not use it but it didn’t have it. i took the spring, stretched it and put everything back together. started the engine and behold the rattle is gone. if anyone can confirm this info please let me know. regardless you saved me a ton of money, really appreciate it.

do you recommend using loctie on the torx screws ?

Great video! Thanks!

So I have a 2018 fit that had that rattle a few times a week on cold starts. Is this a "this needs fixed immediately" kinda issue or a "it can wait within reason" It just started doing it, but it's not often. Some people on the honda fit reddit said it could be fine for years until it finally stretches the timing belt. I just don't have the know how or the money to have somone go in there and replace the spring.

THX, A LOT 😇

This is great, thank you so very much.

Thanks for this

This fixed the rattling noise. Thank you!

Wished i watched this video earlier, i just recently changed this part because of the rattle. I could’ve saved myself $700 dollas 😢. Oh well thanks for posting either way, if the rattle comes back i will now know what to do. Saving this video for reference. Thanks for the clear instructions.

K20?

Brother, you are awesome.

2.2 arent drop in cams..Buy curious what fuel youre running?

My 06 GMC envoy got a rattle I'm not sure if it's the vvt solenoid or my timing chain or the spring but it lost a little power and it's got camshaft codes and crankshaft codes what could it be

Good information, thanks for sharing. I seen the other video with the DC 2.2s I can’t wait to buy there kit that comes with the dual springs and retainers and the 2.2s for Christmas.

Fuc*ing great video thanks man

Hola eso se puede hacer con el vvt puesta ? O es necesario desmóntarla y quitar todo , no se desatiempa al quitar eso?

Hi, thanks for the video. Question.....Does the vtc has to be unlocked before removing the screws?

But check oil pickup screen.

Hola bro esto aun sigue funcionando ? En tu auto? Esta stock?

Hey, I have a weird sound when it's running, and I give it some gas it rattles, kind of, I guess. I think it may be this: Do you have an email? I can send you the video, and you can listen and tell me please

what is the torque on those bolts?

Thank you😊 BRO

Hi ppl, its works on Honda Fit GK5 2018?

Useful video, thanks. One thing: if stretching the spring doesn't work, and then you order the kit from Spring Start, it comes with a recommendation that you also replace the chain tensioner, in addition to swapping out the spring on the VTC. So, depending on your mechanical skills, you may or may not have a hard time with that. What bothers me is that apparently there is no mention of this 'prior' to buying the kit, so Spring Start is giving you the impression that just changing the spring will fix the problem. I wouldn't exactly call that shady, but I do think it's a pretty big omission.

How is a skunk2 throttle body if anyone has one

I just got this rattle for the first time this morning on cold start at 220k miles. I’m gonna try this

What have your results been like now, two years after this post? Was it a one time fix or you have to consistently replace or fix the spring? If so, how often (miles) do you find yourself doing it?

Hey bro i have this problem were you from ? I wish you can help me out i never done this job before . I am in chicago Illinois

After use 1 year with Grams TB 72mm got the same issue. Lastly i change to K Tuned TB and problem solve.

Thanks for sharing man. My 03 RSX has been doing the start up rattle for a while now. I was going to replace the whole gear but will try this first.

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When doing this on the engine can you do it without loosening the timing chain?

Great idea but i can't imagine this would last long with daily use. Might as well replace the spring and or actuator while it's out.