1997 - 2001 Honda CRV Valve Cover Gasket | Cam Cap Plug / Seal Replacement RD1 RD2

In this video, I show you how to replace your valve cover gasket and cam cap seal on a 1st generation Honda CRV equipped with a B20Z2 or B20B4 with some slight variations.
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[@IkaikaKahoano]

One tip for anyone doing this. I've done several of these and always come back to this video for a quick refresher. Be careful of the 7 grommets when you take the valve cover off! For some stupid reason (probably rushing because I've done it so many times, I got this, right...) I rotated the cover toward me and 3 of those grommets fell off! Stay focused! Lift it vertically, and put it on the side. One almost went down into the head, one landed on the starter, and I couldn't find the other one for 30 minutes using a flashlight so I thought it actually did drop in the head. But I unpinned the splash shield and thankfully it appeared on the ground after a couple of taps on the shield. This is why mechanic work is so humbling and meditative. You can do something a thousand times, and the one time you lose focus, boom there goes a grommet down your head. That would've SUCKED!

[@hondaresource]

Good tip, definitely something that could be overlooked

[@spec7923]

Is that why when I took it off some grommets fell off of it when I put it down? Couldn’t tell where they came from

[@evnureza5629]

honestly this was so straight to the point and you made it look easy. instead of taking it to a mechanic or shop and getting charged an arm and a leg, i’ll just do it myself. KEEP UP the great content man. saving people tons of money

[@hondaresource]

Thank you man

[@millerbrent54]

@@hondaresource would love a quick conversation about my crv if you ever had a chance. Dm me.

[@josephfrye1493]

Bro working on my own Hondas off KZbin videos has saved me a couple thousand atleast.

[@joshuahagood230]

Don’t you have to torque them?

[@raulcovarrubias5285]

Mechanic was going to charge 200 for whole task

[@TheHondaJunkie]

Wow you gave a straightforward tutorial! I am a lady wannabe mechanic gonna get this done. Thanks to you I've learned to do a ton of things on my own!

[@hondaresource]

Glad to help

[@vincentparigi616]

My 2000 Crv 180,000 miles is needing some love. Your video helped me solve one of the main issues, a leaking valve cover gasket and cam cap plug. You made it look easy and it was. Thanks for this video, and I'll be following more of your's as I get the little car up to spec.

[@hondaresource]

good deal

[@sobrevida157]

You have given this old man the confidence to try this on my own CRV. . . thanks so much!

[@hondaresource]

You got this

[@danpendergrass3632]

Another suggestion for those who have to remove the cam cap. Push a clean rag down around the cam next to the bolts, so you don't have a bolt fall into the head and remove it after you replace the bolts. I like to use a magnet to pull the metal caps off the grommets , so the rubber comes up easier and there's less chance of having the metal cap fall into the head. I also like to use a touch of brake clean on my rag when cleaning the mating surface of the head. DON'T SPRAY ONTO THE HEAD! Just a little bit on the rag to help it clean up the oil. When you re-torque the cam cap use a cross torque process and go 25 inch pounds (2 foot pounds) at a time until you reach the required spec (8.7 ft pounds or 105 inch pounds). Using this technique will help prevent loose bolts down the line. Also recommend this for replacing the plenum. Big thumbs up on the video though - I was very worried about the plenum, as I had a bad experience with a Mitubishi Montero once and was hoping I didn't have to do a major breakdown of the intake system. My service manual had no procedure for this (go figure).

[@hondaresource]

good deal, I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@superkutz31]

I'm gonna do it myself, thanks. Made it look so easy...

[@superkutz31]

I replaced gasket/cam plug with no issues unfortunately she's still leaking oil from down under...still working on it. Thanks!

[@bushmaster2936]

I appreciate that you gave the torque specs for the cam cap cover bolts. Another great video. Thank you very much. : )

[@hondaresource]

Thank you, I'm glad to have you here!

[@alexlevingston]

Saturday, February 26, 2022: I did it today for my brother's car, and it went GREAT! Thank you sir for the video.

[@hondaresource]

Awesome!

[@christianshull379]

Dude you are amazing I just got a first gen CR-V and you are so wonderful for giving all this advice!

[@alxkpc1]

Very helpful! Came for advice on the cam cap plug and I almost reused that blue gasket on mine - going to get a different brand for the valve cover gasket bc it was a pain the first time i put it on. great insight Phillip.

[@hondaresource]

Glad to help!

[@IkaikaKahoano]

Great instructional step by step. Very clear. You are a solid teacher. I like your style. Very calm, succinct and effective. I received the same style cam plug with my kit. I really hope that rtv prevents a leak from the plug. My wife just bought a really beat up 2001 cr-v, and the plug was worn and leaking oil all over the front. I finished the install last night and am letting the rtv cure. I slathered jb weld ultimate grey all along the plug channel like you. I really hope it works. I'm a Honda enthusiast, but I have no idea why Honda designed these b-series engines with that plug.

[@hondaresource]

I'm sure you won't be disappointed

[@IkaikaKahoano]

@@hondaresource So the ultimate grey on the cam plug worked great. No leaks. But I tried to put the valve cover back with no rtv like I've done on other cars just making sure the mating surfaces were super dry. It's worked everytime but this one. There was an oil leak coming from the front right dripping onto exhaust header 1 causing white smoke to burn off the header upon start. So I took it apart, dried everything and put the 8 dabs of rtv at the cam joints like you recommend in this video, reassembled and torqued, let it cure overnight and when I started in the morning, no leaks. 👍🏼

[@hondaresource]

@@IkaikaKahoano heck yeah🤟

[@barnf192]

Well done. Gave me the necessary insight to change the gasket on my '97 CR-V

[@hondaresource]

I'm glad it helped you out!

[@crhutchinson7769]

Thanks alot for the video, you have good instructive technique and i learned something, don't get me wrong , i still have enough sense not to attempt doing it myself, i have two left hands when it comes to turning a wrench. the way it benefits me and probably many others is that i know what is involved when i take it to the mechanic and tell him what i want done, so he cant come back at me and say " oh its gonna be a 4 hour job and cost this much $$$ " thanks again and i will continue to watch your videos, i just picked up a 99' CRV 5 speed that spent almost its entire time in S. CAL, and living in the N.E. that means no rust, very important here.

[@hondaresource]

Thanks man

[@blairbear3274]

Your vids are golden. You explain things extremely well.

[@hondaresource]

Thank you!

[@jonathanwatts1337]

Nice. That’s my next job! Great video, really easy to follow. Thanks!

[@garrettc9456]

Thank you for putting Cam Cap Plug in the description.

[@hondaresource]

Welcome

[@benjaminlarson7292]

Just discovered the Cam Plug on my CR-V is leaking ... kinda bummed the FelPro not the greatest I’ve been running FelPro since I bought this CR-V in ‘07... thanks for posting the video super helpful

[@hondaresource]

Felpro works, just sharing my experiences.

[@davidhughes2822]

These videos are on point, i happen to be doing some stuff on my 98 crv and the books doesn't really teach anything

[@hondaresource]

you can do it!

[@afgaming3609]

I finally found my self a 5 speed rd1, finally am gonna be able to put your videos to good use thank you

[@keltywoods3152]

I was wondering why I couldn’t get the cap off until I saw this video and realized there’s a version that needs the cam cap removed, thanks!

[@keithdavidson95]

thank you so much! i was scared to do anything with the engine because i feel its too expensive to mess up lol, you made it easy to follow and this was actually a very easy quick job and saved me like $200+ probably

[@hondaresource]

Good deal!

[@a.sophiarosales5078]

By far the MOST helpful videos I’ve ever seen. Love the content, greatly appreciate it.

[@hondaresource]

Glad to hear it!

[@leviturman1159]

Thanks for making these very helpful videos. I bought my friends well loved 1999 with 212k that was "totaled" by her insurance because of minor damage to the driver side body, and broken mirror/door handle. My plug leaks but I found conflicting information on just popping these in and out. I'll be replacing the timing belt and checking valves at some point(already watched your videos for that) but for now the valve cover doesn't leak and I'm treating it as a camping/beater car.

[@hondaresource]

Awesome man!

[@frankperez4648]

Thank you so much brotha now I feel more confident that I can get my 97 cr-v back on the road 👍 👍

[@hondaresource]

Awesome man!

[@blueknight2427]

Awesome video again I going have do my seal My crv pass 500000 km I never replace that seal yet

[@kalanlancaster6362]

Thank you so much for this video. I just replaced the plug and gasket as well, and you have no idea how much help this video was.

[@hondaresource]

Glad it helped

[@raysaucedo4721]

Thanks man vey well explained I’ll do my 99 crv

[@hondaresource]

Best of luck!

[@rusty-ole-boomstick1268]

Thank you Sir!! Great tutorial 🫡🇺🇸👍🏻

[@KylerAuston]

easy to understand and will look forward to working on this in the morning!

[@hondaresource]

I hope it helps you!

[@roblangsworld]

Thanks for that I'm gonna give it a go,you make it look easy! Cheers from New Zealand!

[@hondaresource]

You can do it!

[@M35180S]

Thanks for the video. I have never truly done anything like this but am handy person. This video and your valve adjustment video helped a lot. I did it all by myself. So far so good. Thanks.

[@hondaresource]

Great to hear!

[@christinaphillips5933]

Thank you 😊 l got mine fix but it leaks after they worked on it so now l have a mechanic he fixed the oil pan gasket and the two bushings ! But still has a little leak. ? I believe that they didn't do a good job on the gasket on the motor like you just did ! The little hose maybe the power steering was also leaking oil they didn't put it back with a clamp

[@hondaresource]

Hopefully you'll get it resolved soon!

[@Shiekh420]

Seems pretty str8 forward thanks my good man

[@hondaresource]

No prob

[@Shiekh420]

@@hondaresource So i tried to change my valve cover casket and one of the acorn bolts broke on me leaving only the nut on the bottom which spins freely and a little bit of thread far right middle one any suggestions on how release that nut out so i can replace it just spins and nothing happens the bolt is still super tight and wont come out with a vice should i just put another nut on it and tighten it and see if the screw comes out

[@Shiekh420]

@@hondaresource Also do you have a video for resetting the idle for same first gen i changed the Idle control valve and the revving up and down still happens while on idle

[@nickjohnson7841]

Clean it up and throw some paint on it while it's out. It's a major focal point and really does make the engine bay look cleaner.

[@hondaresource]

I probably would if it were my personal car.

[@thenewkidontheblok]

I'm so happy I found this channel

[@ozzie6988]

Thank you very much,your video help so much it was incredible.

[@General_Rubenski]

Damn, kinda wish I saw this way earlier lol. I had to do all this three different times. First because the valve cover gasket was old and broke and was leaking oil, second because the valve cover I replaced it with (same one in the video) got pinched as I installed it and leaked more oil, and third after all that the camshaft seal started to leak. All within 1 month lmao. Anyways, thanks for the video!

[@hondaresource]

Tough luck lol

[@BryanRyals]

Thanks for the step by step. I’m going to give this a shot.

[@hondaresource]

You can do it

[@slimkuntry7067]

ive got to change cam cap On my 91 Ef with b20 Swap Thank you this video is Excellent 👏

[@scott9628]

Thanks a lot! I just got done fixing my 98 CRV and it didn't take more than an hour. I do need to get that cap next and put a new one in and then I'm done. Problem solved!

[@hondaresource]

Awesome!

[@jdani109-zr6lr]

Could you make a video of doing the valve stem seals I can't find a decent one😢

[@haykrang9361]

Hi I really loved all your videos. Can you please make a video how to changes head gasket too ? Thank you so much ❤️

[@hondaresource]

I sure will next time I get one in!

[@krypt00wl60]

THAT WAS AMAZING EXPLANATION BROH.. THANX FOR THE INFO

[@hondaresource]

Thank you man 🤙

[@tepesquincle]

Thanks a lot. Once again I can make another work on my CRV without risks.

[@kamcelltvammanjordan3390]

Thanks for info sir.. watching from Amman Jordan 👍👍👍

[@hondaresource]

Awesome

[@zacharyhansen4076]

Your video helped me, tremendously. Thank you

[@hondaresource]

Glad to hear that!

[@michaelsheppard6714]

Awesome video demonstration

[@hondaresource]

Thank you!

[@rodolfolostaunau8702]

Great video! Can you do a video on replacing the rack and pinion on the 1st gen CRV?

[@hondaresource]

I can next time one comes in for a rack. I've done a couple in the past

[@rodolfolostaunau8702]

​@@hondaresource Yes please! I'm trying to save a lot of money on this lol

[@notSusNugget]

@@hondaresourcelooking out for a rack and pinion video too. My boot is leaking 😢

[@notSusNugget]

Do you have a recommended brand for both replacements of Head Gaskets and the Exhaust Manifold Gaskets? I believe i have leaks on both. My head gasket isn't mixing coolant in or anything, but it's leaking from the front side of the car. Probably because i've been driving around on my clogged cat i just swapped out. Just completed the valve cover gasket and plugs with a valve adjustment. Your videos are priceless.

[@hondaresource]

I've used oem, felpro, mahle and others. They all do a good job

[@petrospalandzhyan9558]

thanks .You are a good teacher i loved it, now i can do the job ease thank you again.

[@jaimesilva-rocha3759]

You make that look so easy. My plug is leaking and I think you just saved me. Now... how do I get more power?

[@hondaresource]

If it's automatic, you're pretty limited. If it's manual, there are several options.

[@jaimesilva-rocha3759]

@@hondaresource It's an automatic.

[@williamchapman2607]

Wish I'd'a seen this vid before paying to have it done. Ican do this. Next time. Thank you.

[@juliomartinez8988]

So let's just say I broke one of those bolts coming from the valve up to the valve cover? Is it difficult to change or is the valve cover done for?

[@dennismurphy9568]

I broke the bolt!!!!! Torque wrench worked on the cam bolts, tightened the outer bolt and snapped, what is that part called? So I can get a replacement bolt

[@hondaresource]

Cam cap

[@peterkalinak6780]

cool stuff, great video like always. My crv rd1 thanks you from the deep of her cam shaft :), keep going please :)

[@xdislam2712]

Love you huge help 🙏

[@rougepillowcase3650]

Thank you for the video its helped me alot

[@genaroaviles7983]

Thank u for this great video,I appreciate your help

[@hondaresource]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brijeshbhakta]

u r champion Best knowledgeable person.

[@derekwilson8011]

Anyways here's how I did it I rotated at six times with tensioner loose like it said then when I got top dead center after the 6th Revolution I tighten the tensioner as hard as I could and torque the bolt

[@hondaresource]

I just turn the crank about 90 degrees and torque the tensioner. Eventually I'll get one in for a timing set and film it.

[@hondaresource]

I just turn the crank about 90 degrees and torque the tensioner. Eventually I'll get one in for a timing set and film it.

[@asnknight5]

Another great video! Thank you

[@notSusNugget]

Snapped a cam bolt torquing it down to spec 8ft lbs. Any tips on getting it out cleanly with no metal shavings ? Lol. It was the outside cam cap plug bolt next to the plug, not the ones inside the valve cover. I even used a 1/4 torque wrench in inch-pounds lol 😅 This specific one at 7:10

[@hondaresource]

I've used a gasket pick

[@benjaminmountford2585]

About to do this in the week thank you mate

[@raulcovarrubias5285]

Little tip on the cam shaft plug, don't smooth out or rub off the grey rtv that oozes out once you fasten it, I found it better to just leave it as is. Mine was leaking like a mf so I thought there was multiple leaks but It was the cam shaft plug alone.

[@andrewjoshuacf37]

Thanks for the video, you make it seem very easy and is very well explained. I have the Ultra Black RTV, will it work as fine as the Ultra Grey RTV?

[@hondaresource]

Yes, the black works just as well

[@gilbertlugo234]

WHAT KIND OF DIGRESSER YOU USED?

[@miguelangelochoa7766]

Muchas Gracias

[@holycow3355]

I was charged $300 aud to replace, how long did the total job take ?

[@hondaresource]

Maybe an hour tops

[@chavezdbs-tcg8322]

Anyone know the part number for the Genuine Honda valve cover gasket? For some reason i only keep getting the vtec one to pop up. Any and all help is appreciated 🙏 😌 even a point yo the right direction thanks in advance!👌

[@hondaresource]

12030-PR4-000

[@chavezdbs-tcg8322]

@@hondaresource thank you very much i really appreciate the time you took out of your day to help me out, wish you nothing but success!

[@Joel910able]

Nice job! Great tools! And skill!

[@hondaresource]

Thanks 👍

[@notSusNugget]

6:00 cam plug 7:29 torque spec for cam plug 8.7 ft lbs 9:30 spark plug O gaskets have a lip. Comes up

[@bravoatila8103]

thank you

[@orobinczaia5527]

Thank you so much! This helps a lot!

[@laolli3694]

hi, thanks for showing us how to replace the valve cover gasket. i was able to replace mine two months ago. trouble now is oil starts to seep out. do i have to replace it again? or can i just torque the bolts tight & see if it stops the leak? appreciate your inputs. thanks.

[@hondaresource]

Retorque it

[@laolli3694]

thanks@@hondaresource 😊

[@kevinbarry3066]

Hi, I have a 2001 1- got a center console from Walmart $50 has cup holders and a center storage area, getting out the flip down rest is a B**ch. I'm going to replace the front brakes, what is the socket size & type to remove the caliper? PS I LOVE my CR-V Thanks Kevin🤔

[@hondaresource]

You'll need a12mm

[@thenewkidontheblok]

The cam plug you put on that car isn't the one in your link. I totally appreciate the links though

[@jasonhaymore7862]

Hi I have 2001 Honda CRV and I was just wondering where is the EGR located on the motor?

[@hondaresource]

There is no EGR

[@edwardtabuno1592]

Thank u so much for the tutorial!

[@ericmendez298]

How much you can do that job with everything

[@hondaresource]

do you mean parts and labor?

[@celestinae.8847]

My check engine light has been on for about a year now. I take it in often. The mechanic tells me not to worry unless something happens. So, I went to get a free test and the OEM results are p0303, p0304, and p1300. All say ignition systems. Would it be wise to just do this whole process here & replace the spark plugs/clean the area?

[@KC-ke7kq]

Next project. Thanks brother

[@hondaresource]

Best of luck

[@cedricksamaniego9146]

Beautiful

[@kaylanwade3392]

You are the best Phil!

[@hondaresource]

Thank you

[@RobertLenard-et6zm]

@ THE HONDA RESOURCE you have a fix for incorrect gear ratio for 2000 honda crv? Thanks

[@hondaresource]

Replace the transmission

[@RobertLenard-et6zm]

@@hondaresource no way of fixing other then replacing?

[@gabrielr6679]

Did you ever work on a rd1 that had a leak from the distributor when it's brand new on the underside where it meets the cylinder head?

[@zoejay]

I have the same problem.

[@hondaresource]

It's the distributor o-ring. You should lube it with some grease or oil before installing it.

[@gabrielr6679]

@hondaresource I did but it still leaks by the bolt towards firewall

[@paulpatt5481]

Thanks for the video. I was planning to repalce the cam seal plug with another snap in type plug. The tabs on of 2 of the legs on the cam plug broke off and fell inside the bore when when prying removing it it. Is there a problem with leaving them in there (possibility of clogging oil drain passages) or should I remove the bearing cap and get them out ?

[@hondaresource]

I responded to your comment on the other video!

[@Wolverine215]

Did this repair strong gas smell dies at idle and when put into gear it dies help me please

[@hondaresource]

Sounds like you may have an EVAP leak

[@justinwoodmancy8758]

so i changed my valve cover gasket, plugs and wires in my 2001 crv yesterday. When putting the valve cover back on, I snapped the bolt on the front left when reapplying the nut over it. Must have over-tightened. Is there anything I can do to fix this? I'm not noticing an oil leak from it, but If its possible to be fixed, I'd like to do it. thanks!

[@hondaresource]

Get a replacement from Honda or the junk yard

[@justinwoodmancy8758]

@@hondaresource found the part number for the stud and the nuts. Ordered replacements, should be here friday! Thanks! Gonna use your video to re-do the job again. Really not looking forward to doing it again.

[@craigiefconcert6493]

What gasket brand do you like for the valve cover? Also, you got a part number for that cam plug? I bought cam shaft seals from Honda but I think they were like $20 each. Thanks!!!!!

[@hondaresource]

I like the Mahle or OEM valve cover gaskets. The plug is BECK/ARNLEY 0396558

[@questallday1]

My sister needs this same job done about how much is she looking at for labor???

[@hondaresource]

Depends on labor rates in your area. $100-$200

[@shapesgraphics]

great video ! ty

[@hondaresource]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marcibunn]

thank you!

[@DeclassM4OA3]

Brooo I need help …. One of the 10mm screws and cylinder head is spinning … and I’ve legit tried it all I need helpppp please

[@hondaresource]

so is it broken or stripped?

[@rustdustmust9116]

Great vıdeo,thanks from Türkiye 👍

[@garbagemanpiper]

Great Video👍

[@hondaresource]

Thank you

[@17EZQ]

Which brand of valve cover gasket did you recommend I did not catch the name?

[@hondaresource]

Mahle or OEM

[@slurpeeslurpee69]

Do you absolutely need the silicone? Or can you do without it?

[@hondaresource]

its recommended. I've done the job without it in the past though.

[@slurpeeslurpee69]

@@hondaresource Okay thanks for letting me know! Also this tutorial will be very helpful.

[@anthonymartinjaimes3527]

Hello I need the links of the stuff to my crv 1999

[@hondaresource]

The links in the description dont work?

[@joshmurphy9747]

what happens if you take them off the distributor, do they have to go into the distributor in the same order

[@hondaresource]

Yes. It's super important they go in the correct order

[@joshmurphy9747]

I finished changing everything and now my engine smokes a little bit is that just excess oil that's burning on my motor?