2007 Honda Pilot Head Gasket Repair

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[@GotterAdventure]

I was able to download install instructions on Autozone from this link. You will need to add your vehicle with the site first. www.autozone.com/user/repairGuideContent/1774272873/0996b43f80e64a76

[@MikeR55]

Well done! From a retired auto mechanic. That's a big driveway job but you have the patience which is paramount to get through to the end.

[@GotterAdventure]

Thanks, it was a big one for sure. Many years of smaller jobs paved the way for this repair!

[@michaelwright1602]

The good thing, these motors are incredibly easy to work on.

[@monkeseeaction21987]

Dude this is gonna be sweeeeeet! My exact car and now I know how to do this job myself! Will not fear blown head gasket anymore!

[@GotterAdventure]

Make sure you work within your means. Start small and work your way up. I didn’t learn to do this type of repair overnight. Experience and tools and preparation are key

[@monkeseeaction21987]

@@GotterAdventure Yes that is the key... I am working my way up from small repairs and inspections to big jobs. At the beginning something like changing the drive belt or a brake job would get me scared... I'm scared that I wouldn't be able to put the thing back together and be stranded. Now I'm a little more confident and working my way up to something like replacing an AC compressor bearing or finding an AC leak. Hondas are near bullet proof cars tho so not much for me to work on... nothing breaks haha

[@omairimtiaz5436]

So impressed with this repair! If you can do this, you can do it all! One amazing video after the next! I hear you about the fact that you're not good at how to videos as you'd like to be but like anything else, if you want it bad enough then with time and patience you'll get there. It's an art of its own.

[@GotterAdventure]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@bogdantoysreviem7193]

I replaced two head gaskets were checked at the station and sanded after the replacement nothing helped she is tripping.

[@GotterAdventure]

Oh no!

[@homerolara6383]

I didn’t see any torque specs for the heads, that would have been helpful here

[@GotterAdventure]

I highly suggest following the guides that I linked. This more of a vlog of my repair than a how to video. It was the best I could do while still tackling the repair. Sorry

[@kg_1720]

Hi big fan! I’m a subscriber, just a question, how did you know you blew your head gasket? What symptoms showed?

[@GotterAdventure]

I had exhaust gas displacing the fluid in my radiator. You could see gas escaping from the radiator when the cap was off.

[@Mike-01234]

I seen a video where guy zip tie the belt to the cam pulley then slide the cam sprocket off the cam since it has a key, he was able to get it off and on back in the right place. Probably would work if you took the tension off. Always best to have your engine parts rebuilt I once bought a remanufactured Toyota 22RE engine to swap mine had 300k miles on it. It ran fine didn't burn oil, but every seal was leaking. The remanufactured engine was horrible the crank seals had grooves worn into them where the front and rear main seals were. My fly wheel fit perfectly on my old engine had to always use a puller and hammer it back on over the crank flange on the reman engine. Shop told me too he said I would not be happy with that engine he was right. I saved $400 in the end would have been much better off having my engine overhauled.

[@GotterAdventure]

Good advice! I needed my engine fixed in less than 3 weeks for a trip to Colorado.

[@Mike-01234]

@@GotterAdventure The only other choice would be to buy the heads from Honda. The price probably be lot higher.

[@Discovery123.]

Well done bro! I am no fear of head gasket now!

[@davidusa7733]

Some manuals you show are for Tightening Sequence which should be reversed for removal. Generally, install starts from the center and works in a circular pattern outward. Removal is the reverse, start at the outside and work inward in a circle. Some brake clean and elbow grease would have taken off the mud. Also, torque is only for installation. Good video and I admire your patience.

[@deieznuts]

Texas Honda channel does a bunch of j series stuff. He even supercharged his Honda Pilot.

[@GotterAdventure]

I follow his channel! One day I might consider trying to supercharge my Pilot :)

[@elmerramirez1215]

R you a mechanic too?

[@coryraak3426]

Nothing better than a good Godly handyman!!

[@GotterAdventure]

Thanks! God is good!

[@raycar1165]

Wow, catching up on this weeks videos... this is above and beyond a head gasket replacement. What ended up happening with that reman cam?

[@GotterAdventure]

I had to put it in the old head and return it to get my core charge back. 200 miles later everything is running great. Hopefully the repair lasts a long time!

[@tpseeker3367]

Well one good thing of filming this is you can go through the vid to figure out where the extra nuts & bolts should go. Plus it will help others in the future.

[@GotterAdventure]

Thanks!

[@MsMegH2023]

I'm doing this same project right now I made the huge mistake of forgetting to line up the timing 😔 any advice to fix that? Also, i don't think i had any timing covers? 2007 Honda Pilot.

[@GotterAdventure]

I always triple check my timing marks so You may be in uncharted waters for me. Do you reassemble and try to turn it over?

[@danielneikirk5085]

Awesome seeing you do this!

[@daltonkahler644]

Congrats man glad it started!

[@GotterAdventure]

So am I!

[@Maserati7200]

What are some other common problems on high mileage pilots? I was 2000 miles away from home on a cross country trip when my head gasket started to go bad. Found a reputable and fair priced shop to replace it for me, but they're very busy and it's gonna take a few weeks, so I flew home and im gonna continue the trip later. My car has 283k miles on it. Recently replaced the timing belt, water pump, spark plugs, cleaned the EGR ports and replaced the EGR valve, replaced the engine and cabin air filters, coolant flush, rear differential fluid change, and replaced worn suspension parts

[@GotterAdventure]

Check out my 10 pilot problems video

[@seanlancaster6911]

I'd say u covered it ,rust,valve adjustment , suspension wear items, timing water pump, calm seals I've got 310,000 miles

[@pyro_angler]

At this point. Put in a supercharger. Like the on texashonda lol

[@GotterAdventure]

Maybe one day :)

[@homerolara6383]

The video is good but you did not document a lot of the steps, it could have been way better

[@GotterAdventure]

I don't disagree, this repair is not for the feint of heart. It took me 6 partial days to complete. I do my best with the videos, but sometimes they turn into more of a "vlog" than "how to". The AutoZone repair guide that I pinned is what I would recommend following.

[@nathangotter9504]

We are currently working on the excursion to go down to myrtle beach

[@GotterAdventure]

Awesome! What kind of repair?

[@nathangotter9504]

Fuel thing ,spark plugs , pvc valve, and new tires

[@GotterAdventure]

@@nathangotter9504 nice!

[@nathangotter9504]

@@GotterAdventure you know I'm your cousin right

[@GotterAdventure]

@@nathangotter9504 yeah bud!

[@smithrobert528]

Why I ask the IN/EX valve press leak, I went to junk yard, tested 3 cylinder head, Each head has valve leak. Mine have one EX valve leak on the middle one. Lapping it still see the bubble when air compress blow . I am still waiting for amazon can deliver a new rear head under $600, and free return. I will check each valve, I had crank engine missed fire , but never had issue when driving. may lose power.

[@hfubktxvivgvgg3301]

Hello, I have a question and I hope you can help me. I have a Honda Pilot 2013. It has a hit in the gear when it is engaged only, but when walking, it does not hit

[@smithrobert528]

This is the good video need to follow, I also need to replace cylinder head. I did timing belt change, causing no 1, 5 cylinder had no compression at all. Need to go to local junk yard, totally $150 for two used cylinder head for 2008 Honda odyssey.

[@mattfischer3853]

I’ve used the thick walled 19mm socket with an air driven impact gun. I ended up using an 8 ft breaker bar.

[@HighMileageOffroad]

Where can i get the rebuilt heads?

[@GotterAdventure]

I had to do a bit of searching for mine. I ended up finding 1 at Rock Auto and the other at Online at Autozone.

[@AngieMusicArt]

OMG!!! Excellent! I want to this so bad for my mdx… folks are just not being honest with me… I keep asking/saying i to replace the heads, gaskets. No one will help unless they say replace the whole engine… the block is fine and coolant isn’t mixed with oil, belts are good… mechanics only want $8000 😢😢😢

[@GotterAdventure]

How much are the charging to replace the engine? I choose to replace the gaskets/heads for the speed of repair. I needed to be up and running for our Colorado trip. I this repair was still expensive.

[@منبلادالعمسام]

Hello My pilot 06 has a bad head gasket. Dealership says "replace the whole motor". I usually work on cars (fix easy stuff). Do you think I can do the job by myself without taking it to the dealership?

[@GotterAdventure]

I did mine myself. It took me approximately 6 days . The rear exhaust manifold was tough to remove, and there are a lot of steps needed to removed the heads. It is definitely possible though. Check out my head gasket video. I was able to download install instructions on Autozone from this link. You will need to add your vehicle with the site first. www.autozone.com/user/repairGuideContent/1774272873/0996b43f80e64a76

[@waynesalekin6773]

Great video. Thank you very much!

[@HighMileageOffroad]

What tires and rims do you use?

[@stevebiondi5990]

need a torch for frozen nuts and bolts

[@boatsmith2858]

You're probably going to overheat that engine again on the count of towing your nuts around! I'm nervous just watching this damn thing lol

[@GotterAdventure]

Lol 😂

[@smithrobert528]

Do you still have your old timing belt , Want to know your tooth count .from front to rear cam , also tdc bottom camshaft.

[@GotterAdventure]

No unfortunately

[@smithrobert528]

I think you can go go local honda dealer to puchase the new engine stud. It won't cause you much.

[@GotterAdventure]

I tried lol they didn't have them in stock. Luckily the salvage yard did.

[@pimpinrafa]

Great vid! Did you check if your block was true? Or were the new heads enough?

[@GotterAdventure]

I didn't check because my repair was a hail Mary to get us to Colorado and back. I had less than 3 weeks to perform the repair. It is still holding

[@LC-hq6hc]

How much was all the parts?

[@minndart9013]

Do you have to drop the Y pipe to remove exhaust manifold? Thx.

[@minndart9013]

Sorry, I missed it. You described it at 11:40. Thanks!

[@patrickschreiner-kh2oz]

Doing a head gasket swap myself. No other good videos out there... Still have the go pro video of step by step??? Please? 😅

[@GotterAdventure]

I’m sorry, I wasn’t able to record a straight session. Were you able to find the guides on AutoZone? Those have good step by step directions.

[@GotterAdventure]

I posted a link in my pinned comment

[@robertgorge1152]

Good job

[@smithrobert528]

Did you check the cylinder head valve if each valve hold good compression. New cylinder head from Honda dealer $695 12300-RDJ-305, How much did you purchase on those remanufacture cylinder head?

[@GotterAdventure]

I haven't checked compression after the remanufactured heads were installed. I paid about $510 with a $100 core fee from www.oreillyauto.com/ I should be able to return the core to the store which is nice

[@smithrobert528]

@@GotterAdventure Did you check the IN/EX valve are new or used? I really worry about valve seats not the honda parts.and valve guide condition.

[@GotterAdventure]

@@smithrobert528 they looked new, I am not sure how to tell for sure. Generally remanufactured heads have been tested and restored to factory specs.

[@jmo2321]

Just noticed…are you running dual transmission coolers?

[@GotterAdventure]

Yep LOL, I need them with my oversized tires

[@Jrmejia1545]

Great job. Were did you find the heads?

[@GotterAdventure]

I found them at various online stores. One came from Rock auto and the other AutoZone

[@PubnicoExpat]

Great vid! Post an update after your first test drive.

[@GotterAdventure]

I will have an update soon! I’ve got 80 miles on the motor so far!

[@junaidahmed7]

How much this refurbished head cost you.

[@GotterAdventure]

The heads were about $600 each with a $100 Core.

[@junaidahmed7]

@@GotterAdventure thank for your response

[@freedom_foz_6337]

Congrats man!!! I know it’s scary and exciting when a large project comes to a closure!!

[@GotterAdventure]

Thanks! I have 80 miles on the new heads and so far so good. I’m eager to put more miles on it this weekend

[@freedom_foz_6337]

@@GotterAdventure slow and steady!!

[@jmo2321]

Where did you get the refurbished heads?

[@GotterAdventure]

O'Reilly's and rock auto

[@jmo2321]

​@@GotterAdventure Thanks, I may just rebuild my heads. Looking like a few valves are leaky on my engine. Likely due to never being adjusted for 170K. Tends to stall when initially cold but seal up enough when the engine warms up to run just fine. Doesn't look too painful of a job. Already done the timing belt, radiator, and valve adjustment so I kind of know what I'm getting into. Not really looking forward to it to be honest.

[@jimgoltry5383]

How can I be sure my head gaslit is the problem?

[@GotterAdventure]

What are your symptoms? My coolant was being displaced by exhaust gas

[@jimgoltry5383]

@@GotterAdventure yes I am loosing a little coolant every time I drive. Don’t see any leaks.

[@GotterAdventure]

@@jimgoltry5383 try using a radiator pressure test to find a leak

[@jimgoltry5383]

@@GotterAdventure ok thanks

[@jimgoltry5383]

@@GotterAdventure ok thanks

[@nasty661ss]

Very impressive 👏 👌