2006-2011 Honda Civic Cylinder Head Replacement (Removal PT2) R18A1

Part 2 of the removal. If you haven't watched the first part here is the link
• 2006-2011 Honda Civic ...
Got the head removed in this part
Let me know if you guys want a reassembly video.
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[@joeylogan5469]

Thanks man, you have convinced me to take my 2011 civic to a garage. It looks VERY labor intensive.

[@raymondsussmann695]

Now that I know what it takes I'm going to rethink doing this job. Great video.

[@JCAUTOMOTIVE4444]

It definitely wasnt easy.

[@joelbusch6084]

A lot if b.s just to take off a cyl head i couldnt agree more

[@BulliKid]

I bent a rod in my r18. I was turbocharged for 8k miles. Your videos helped me tremendously. Thank you for filming and the detail✅💪🙏

[@geekplaza6689]

How much boost?

[@BulliKid]

@@geekplaza6689 7 psi

[@lstevens2834]

I just started this process myself. I greatly appreciated seeing how it is done.

[@a.whatmough4432]

Great Job, I need my head ground as it was overheated and warped. Would not have been able to do this without your video.

[@vtecaccord96]

I think I have a head gasket leak and this video has showed me what is all involved. This is amazing work and hope to find the video to reassemble everything! I may or not tackle this but now I know! You have a new subscriber!

[@toddharris4997]

Killer video bro. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the step for step instructions. Mine’s halfway torn down so far and this video is all I needed to make it the rest of the way. Much thanks my guy!

[@nationsofx7182]

Cannot stress enough how much this video helped, man. Life saver.

[@AlfonsoValdezjr]

For ur first time instructing, you have done a great job. Thanks

[@loveofmylifemybestfriend.1297]

I did all the steps 8 months now. Videos a lifesaver also of course the money

[@HunterGarbe-kq1de]

Premium breakdown of disassembly huge help on it

[@indiomonk123]

Great video.. Now we know why these jobs cost so much. I was curious on what it would take to do this job and now I know. Doable but not very easy... Thanks again.

[@phatnguyenable]

you did an excellent job. i changed my mind to DIY. thanks for your video to save me some headache. have a good day

[@greendesert69]

yikes, this looks like a huge job. mainly remembering where everything goes. it seems like it would be incredibly easy to forget to put something back or forget where or how it goes. Extremely helpful in deciding if I should even attempt this.

[@dennisrobinson8008]

for most of your small screws just screw them back in their holes when you remove the part

[@michaelmartinez9602]

True

[@greendesert69]

​@@michaelmartinez9602 Well I ended up just swapping out the engine on my daughter's civic and I think it was easier than having to get inside the engine.

[@michaelmartinez9602]

@@greendesert69 I just finished doing this job today and I’m having the head resurfaced tomorrow and possibly starting to reassemble tomorrow as well . I should be done by Friday I hope

[@michaelmartinez9602]

@@greendesert69 how much for the new engine or used ? And how much for labor or did it yourself ?

[@vsenarma]

Your video is very helpful, I’m currently doing a 07 Honda Civic. Not easy, very challenging. But many thanks for the video.

[@blairpowell1810]

Dude, you video is ligit. I actually can't wait to dig into mine thanks so much. Never done this type work. I can't wait!

[@TheRealTBCPurp]

Great job, man. Im in the process of doing this same job.

[@jaketomberlin8916]

Man…. You have absolutely saved my butt. This is the best damn video on KZbin to me. Thank You.

[@miguelsoto9579]

That’s a lot of work only guys like u man That have mind. So focus nice 👍

[@Kini_the_Fox]

Thanks for doing this. My head gasket is starting to fail, and I wanted to see if I could do this myself. Definitely don’t have the time or skill for it, so ima just pay a professional 😅

[@saulslinkontwitch]

how much did it cost for parts and labor?

[@akeillewis7515]

Will be starting this soon on my Accord's R20A3, great vid/tutorial, this will be a big help!!

[@jeremypeterson8002]

great detail thats what everyone needs to know, every detail it might be long video but very good thank you

[@Harriston]

Great effort and well documented

[@Kons213]

I was going to replace a timing chain on my 2010 civic with 240k miles. This was extremely helpful to me, thank you! Also, if you got any tips as far as aligning the chain properly, would love to hear it!

[@JCAUTOMOTIVE4444]

I'm currently working on the reassembly video

[@JCAUTOMOTIVE4444]

But anyway there should be 2 black links on the chain. One lines up with the came on the the tooth with a dot on it. The other lines up at the crankshaft with a line. So just remember 2 black links.

[@Kons213]

Laketown Auto Repair right, will do! The parts are taking a bit longer to get to me with this lockdown situation, so you could end up releasing your reassembly video before I actually get them, and I’ll have a proper guide then! Thanks for your work, I really appreciate it!

[@bcbjbggjh9102]

thks for taking the time to show do this, don't need to do this and don't want to buy this was interesting ...

[@kristin042285]

Thanks for making this video. I know it have to have been a pain in the butt! But thanks man. Helping me out a whole lot

[@Hondaone1]

Thank you for this video im a owner an have to do my own car work out of necessity but im not exactly a mechanic 😂 an this video has shown me this jobs way out of my league 😂

[@hotspin19]

Great vid, bud. This takes a lot of work. Thanks again

[@stevenpacey9020]

Thank you so much for doing this it helped so much!

[@dixon310]

nice one like it. 👍 hope to see more R18 engine work or video.

[@AR-mb3id]

Great video and will be helpful when I do my head gasket. Don't you need to remove the valve train because there will be metal shavings from the head milling job?

[@vernonbosshard9317]

The cowl can be removed to allow ease of access to the back of the engine. You tube has a video on that.

[@tweek857]

So i did this job on a 2006 ex 4 door civic. Don't think I'll be doing another one anytime soon. Unless im compensated very well 😂

[@yeahyeahyeahyeah1111]

This is really appreciated man ! Did you just go off the all data diagrams?

[@JCAUTOMOTIVE4444]

Yea I did.

[@jptrainor]

The cowl and cowl support bracket comes off easily to open up the back of the engine bay.

[@ma9dal3na]

Me: Let me watch a "how to" on head gasket replacement Also Me: Uh...nope!

[@mikea5205]

13:12 that's the old Kobalt 1/2 Impact....the new one would eat that nut for breakfast. BTW your a damn good mechanic, remind me of my uncle who's been wrenchin for 40 years.

[@NicholasHaring]

Is there a tab that needs pushed down for the connector in your hand at 2:40 or does it just slid off? I cant get mine off thinking about using a flat head to pry it off if there's no tab that needs pushed or pulled to release it...

[@JCAUTOMOTIVE4444]

I usually push in as I press down and then pull out

[@juliocesarpadillamedina8077]

Gracias Buddy. Good job. Great video.

[@nikolaarutyunov1808]

Awesome job dude I appreciate your efforts

[@33tpa]

If anyone wants to know, this same process is applicable to the 2012 civic 1.8. I followed the same process in this video.

[@yegicastillo327]

Great video. Is there a reassemble video too

[@JCAUTOMOTIVE4444]

Not yet I got about halfway to editing it. But been way busy lately it's hard to get enough time to keep going on it. But I'll try my best

[@yegicastillo327]

Ok thnk u. I will def keep an wye out for and if u make a reassemble video. I have liked and subscribed to your channel. Thnks

[@estradarobert58]

Do a reassemble great vid !

[@nickharing2359]

Doesnt the timing chain move counter clockwise when taking off the crankshaft pully socket?

[@armory3379]

Lot of stuff and torq! Good work.

[@anthonylomboy8781]

Yes awsome video this helped me so much

[@moisesmarquez9775]

Masterful video ! Great information ! Just wanted to say in removing the cylinder head bolts , a 14mm 12-point 1/2" drive socket will be needed, preferably american-made .

[@crypticscrutiny1153]

Thanks for this. Given me the confidence I need to replace my wife's head gasket. Liked

[@markosa.7464]

How has it been going bro

[@crypticscrutiny1153]

@@markosa.7464 following this videos guidance, I got the job done. The biggest hurdle was the harmonic balancer bolt (or crankshaft pulley bolt). Never seen anything like it. Unfortunately, in my situation, turns out the block is cracked behind the starter. These particular year models are notorious for being manufactured weakly in that area. I've tried using JB Weld but the crack constantly weeps coolant (even with the radiator drained) causing the epoxy to not cure properly. Can't find a method to fully drain the block. Anyway, still a good video to use for the job.

[@derekhernandez1787]

Good work your video halped alot

[@johnrogers4270]

Is the crank pulley bolt a left hand thread? Meaning clockwise to back it out? Or is it right hand? Thank you! Mine is a pain to remove

[@JCAUTOMOTIVE4444]

Its counterclockwise like the majority of bolts to back out. It's very hard to do without and impact and a special socket.

[@jtotherog]

@@JCAUTOMOTIVE4444 thank you! The real MVP!🙌

[@nickharing2359]

What size is the crank shaft pully socket? Im missing it and need to buy one.

[@Justin-l3t3x]

great tutorial!! keep em comming.

[@qzcc5550]

Thank you!

[@christopherjohn944]

When you removed the head we’re all the valves seated flush , is there supposed to be like four sticking out ?

[@JCAUTOMOTIVE4444]

I believe that’s normal. If the cam the rockers are still installed they won’t be flush

[@stevenpacey9020]

Fantastic videos, thank you so much!

[@dustingreen2254]

hey man i got a 06 civic ex 2 dr 1.8L. is there any other engine that will fit right in? or do i have to go 1.8? i wanna keep it simple but i’m afraid if the 1.8. liked and subbed also.

[@raynesmike]

Thank you for your video

[@48ROG48]

Did you have the head machined? If so how were you able to without removing the cam? Valves stay open with cam installed.

[@JCAUTOMOTIVE4444]

Yup the machine shop I usually go to will do the rest of the work without extra charge.

[@jeffreyevans6892]

Very well done.

[@LightsOutPredatorRemoval]

It’s 1000000x easier to drop the subframe and work from there with the engine and trans right in front of you if you’re in a shop.

[@michaelmartinez9602]

What size are the head bolts ? I know there 12 point but what size ?

[@hareshnanan5569]

well done bro, very nice , thanks

[@Jedi_Luke]

That part you took off at 26:42, what is that for? Coolant? Exhaust gas?

[@christopherjohn944]

Did the electric impact work to take off that crank bolt and what kind of man of impact is that ?

[@JCAUTOMOTIVE4444]

It did it is a kobalt brand. The secret is the socket I used a.co/d/5IOTHjv

[@christopherjohn944]

@@JCAUTOMOTIVE4444thanks , also what kind of socket did you use to remove head bolts ?

[@eduardoperez5244]

Excellent video bro, regards!!!! 👍👍👍

[@croosmer4266]

good job

[@benjamingarcia1072]

Off topic but do you still have the jb weld repeated car?

[@umarmalik6044]

Thank you again sir

[@BulliKid]

I need to do this

[@vernonbosshard9317]

Tensioner bolt is torqued to 40 ft/lbs. I used blue thread lock, because mine was loose and partially broke off, got a new bolt from Honda, they list two, one with threads to the end is correct, the other has a space at the end with no threads, its not the right one.

[@djtechinics97dj37]

why didn't you take the cowl off give you some more working room in the back?

[@adeelautosworkshop373]

Great

[@1991tommygun]

Awesome dude

[@xsmiley102294x]

thank you

[@andycmeyer6675]

Great Video! Well done.

[@jaimeguatemala3416]

cuanto tiempo duraste calentando el tornillo?

[@JCAUTOMOTIVE4444]

Unos 3-5 min

[@faiziautotech7200]

wow good

[@frankbrooks3348]

I'm ase but to you good job well done 👏

[@8754roberto]

thank you god blesss you

[@mannytadeo4604]

Nice

[@8754roberto]

hello if i just need to replace he head gasket , do i still need to take the head to the machine shop?

[@JCAUTOMOTIVE4444]

Only way to really tell if it needs to is using a straight edge. I’ve always done it just to be safe

[@rosaurojavier5057]

Philippines farm of automobiles... GOD,GOD,GOD start to end adam/eve...back to heaven ever to ever...

[@mikelarry626]

Tought me so much 🤙🤙🤙

[@705on8]

👍👍

[@judahkinard8193]

Thank you for the info

[@girlhefunny1016]

did u do the reassemble

[@JCAUTOMOTIVE4444]

Yea just editing the video. I'll try to have it up in less than 2 days

[@girlhefunny1016]

Laketown Auto Repair thanks bro 💯

[@jeremypeterson8002]

also i noticed your engine mount was toast.lol just saying

[@JCAUTOMOTIVE4444]

Yea lol I can’t remember if I put a new one on. It was my friends car and I remember telling him what parts it needed but don’t remember if we did the mount

[@hzmusallatt]

Hard job,l think take the engine out and do it .😊

[@rodoarauz9252]

Waoo hard job

[@HoldenCleveland45]

Decent video, however, you fail to mention that top dead center (TDC) should be on the compression stroke. Many will have the 'tdc' they believe is correct but will be on the exhaust stroke - not the compression stroke. A four-stroke engine will hit TDC twice; once on the compression stroke and then the exhuast stroke. If you are doing this kind of job, you MUST be on the compression stroke or all your putting back together was for nothing. Don't make this mistake everyone!! Pay attention to your rocker arm and valves to insure you are on the compression stroke. There are a multitude of ways of confirming TDC but will be determined on your year, make and model. If your car has a distributor, you will need to make sure the distributor is facing the first cylinder spark plug. If you do not have a distributor, you can put a narrow flat head in the first cylinder spark plug hole and once your valves completely close and the screw driver is all the way pushed to its maximum point, you are at TDC. There are other ways to check TDC so look it up on KZbin - many great videos.

[@HoldenCleveland45]

Also my man, believe you are in need of a new passenger side engine motor mount! That thing has been put through hell and back!

[@jeffreyevans6892]

Motor mount is shot.

[@JCAUTOMOTIVE4444]

Reassembly video now up kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnSqnnqOd72Hn9E