2013 - 2017 Honda Accord Sport Valve Cover Gasket Replacement

[@farzadfarahani7788]

Note that 2015 Accord is the only year that the tube gaskets are not serviceable. If the tube gaskets are bad on your 15 Accord 2.4l, you'd have to replace the whole valve cover which costs around $200. Nice and easy to understand video. Thank You!

[@hondaresource]

Nice, I had no idea

[@regrich8795]

yep my mechanic told me the same thing...

[@p233asw]

Thanks a lot for this info. I was so confused because some videos shows that those are covered and can’t be replaced.

[@josephphillips865]

It seems to be VIN specific across different years of this gen. My 2017 Sport has the non replaceable gaskets.

[@Arapaho82520]

got quoted 216 w labor only, 303 w the oil change according to a local shop,, already have the gasket but been waiting to do this,, def gonna do this myself,, solid video

[@hondaresource]

Awesome 🤟

[@genewiedenbeck3836]

I just completed replacing my valve cover gasket. Not a maniac mechanic or anything but your video was perfect! You saved me a couple hundred bucks and gave me more confidence fixing my Accord! Thank You!

[@hondaresource]

Excellent!

[@daviddawson574]

I just did this to my car thank you so much for your help! I was really nervous because I have no experience but you walked me through step by step and now my car is whisper quiet! Thanks man!

[@hondaresource]

Great to hear!

[@daviddawson574]

@@hondaresource I have much better performance omw to work today (40 miles freeway)! 2 of my valves had oil in the coils ( I have a 2014 Accord Sport too), but now the oil smell is gone and the acceleration is so much cleaner. The tip on using my thumbs to seat the valve gaskets correctly came in handy, as I instinctively WOULD HAVE just shoved it (I think that's what the last guy did)! Keep making good videos man, thanks a bunch! I think you just cured my cars issues across the board!

[@hondaresource]

@@daviddawson574 great news man

[@oscarpinto9972]

im doing this to my car, i have no experience.. but mann you made it look so easy. thank YOU for sharing

[@hondaresource]

You can do it for sure

[@richardfabrizio8998]

Very thorough and exceptionally well done. Thanks for a professional demonstration

[@hondaresource]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jacksampson7711]

Great video!!! I just did this on a '15 BMW 435i. BMW dealer charges at least $500. Getting ready to do this on my wife's '14 Accord Sport. Looks pretty straight forward. I'll be disconnecting the battery!!!

[@hondaresource]

All good, you just have to reset the radio/nav afterwards

[@johnserra9]

Thanks brother, you just saved me 400$ and made a fun experience. Great video very detailed and easy to follow!!

[@hondaresource]

Awesome!

[@billysanders7780]

This dude I know he's one of the best out there period

[@hondaresource]

Thank you

[@billysanders7780]

@@hondaresource welcome Mr Phil

[@xwasx08]

Huge fucking shout out to you. Spent 50 bucks on tools and parts as opposed to 150 at the dealer for a replacement. Awesome vid bud. Def earned a like and a sub

[@hondaresource]

Heck yeah! That's awesome, congrats man!

[@natehiger410]

50 bucks for tools and parts? Dude that parts can't be OEM.

[@anthonychappell4746]

$150 really isn't that bad. Here is Austin, Tx they want $450 for this job

[@micg012]

Solid video. I appreciate the thorough instructions! I’ll be replacing my valve cover gasket on my ‘16 Acura ILX soon thanks to this video

[@josel8623]

Amazing video, thanks for the confidence. I'm no car guy but can do my own oil change and need to do this so will definitely save this video and get started on ordering the gasket. Thanks 👍

[@renem8130]

Thank you man. I'll definitely check out your other videos when I need to do repairs.

[@teddiazjr.6223]

What’s the torque on the tube seals?

[@BigAlexG310]

Thank you very much sir. You saved me tons of money and the satisfaction of doing it myself. Solid video and easy to follow without all the jibberish. Thanks again.

[@hondaresource]

Thank you man

[@jessiemartinez5374]

Thanks a ton. Made the job effortless and simple.

[@hondaresource]

Awesome, I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@johnblum2829]

Don't forget the Valve Assembly, PCV Part #171305a2a01 Which causes the gasket to go in the first place.

[@hondaresource]

Good advice

[@franksoler598]

Thank you so much for your help, Question do I have to get the oil out before remove the cover?

[@hondaresource]

No. It'll drain down to the oil pan when you turn off the car

[@franksoler598]

@@hondaresource thanks

[@tugie29]

Great video saved me from paying someone to do it for me

[@hondaresource]

Glad to help!

[@Mythlor]

You deserve more love. This video is an insanely helpful step-by-step guide to replacing the valve cover gaskets. Thank you!

[@hondaresource]

I'm glad you found it useful!

[@chuckcross1546]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge !!

[@allenyee4782]

Was quoted $225 from local small shop for parts and labor. Ended up doing myself. Part was $50

[@eee2115]

Good tutorial. Thanks. I have owned many Hondas and this is the only one that has seepage. All others went 250-300k without any seepage. The GDI engines are problematic. I will be doing this job soon. How long do you wait for the Honda bond to fully cure/dry before driving?

[@hondaresource]

I would recommend 4-5 hours

[@regrich8795]

@@hondaresource the dealer told me not to use anything but i recently had it replaced and its leaking from those corners smh...

[@backyardr.c.channel4732]

Great video man thank you for it!

[@boylesterminalshops6841]

I've seen some videos saying it's necessary to drain the engine oil first. Is there really a need to if all the oil has drained into the pan?

[@ishworirish]

Thank you

[@koffeebeans8421]

Can loose bolts cause oil to leak around the valve cover gasket? I have a 2017 Honda sport and it already needs to be replaced. My car has 91,884 miles on it. Is this normal to replace it so soon?

[@hondaresource]

These gaskets are super prone to leaking. I can tell you how many I've seen between the civics, Accord, and CRV with the earth dreams engine

[@josephphillips865]

I bought mine preowned at 37k and it was already leaking....smh

[@koffeebeans8421]

@@josephphillips865 oh ok

[@looniz123]

Great video easy to follow instructions. Thank you.

[@hondaresource]

I'm glad you found it useful 🤟

[@greglems206]

Thanks for this Philip! I have one of these (direct injection) engines on my 2016 CRV, do you know how I can tell if the intake valves have carbon buildup? Ideally I don't want to have to take off the intake manifold to see, is there an easier way?

[@hondaresource]

I have no idea to be honest

[@TrynaLearn-b3h]

Why’d you leave the valve cover off for a couple days? Is that necessary? (Waiting a couple of days I mean)

[@johnjkizer6399]

Great video, very informative and detailed. Thank u so much and God bless.

[@hondaresource]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lji2000]

Was that a Milwaukee impact driver you used to take out the valve cover bolts? Or was it an impact wrench? 3/8" or 1/4" head?

[@hondaresource]

3/8 impact

[@xeqshunner]

Because of this video I’ve decided to save myself a couple of hundred $ and do it myself! Let me know where I can send you a thank you gift card my man!!

[@hondaresource]

My shop address is 43 Quail Ln, West Blocton AL 35184

[@amazingbaking2667]

Thanks and great details. Awesome.

[@hondaresource]

I hope you find the video helpful 🤟

[@yunisomari6502]

I have a 2016 Honda Accord sport, recently my check engine light came one and I ran a diagnostic on it and it came out to be the front cat. I see some oil leaking into the cat, I’m going to replace the valve gasket cover, but wanted to ask if that oil leakage is a cause of the check engine light coming on? And if so do I also have to change my cat?

[@hondaresource]

How is oil leaking into it? If you mean on it, no that won't hurt it.

[@badtothebone346]

Great job, thanks for the video. Is honda silicone the only sealer that you recommend for this job?

[@hondaresource]

That or permatex ultra grey

[@badtothebone346]

Your engine bay looked pretty clean, why did you change the gasket. I see oil under mine and I'm refilling it.

[@sodapuffs]

what is the torque for head gasket cover? thank you for posting this video.

[@hondaresource]

I'm not 100% sure. Most 10mm stuff is 7.9ft/lb

[@hectorheredia311]

Thanks for your time nice video I did it my self

[@hondaresource]

Awesome 🤟

[@neil2766]

Great video, thanks for sharing. 👍🏼

[@hondaresource]

Thanks for watching!

[@iftekeruddin7116]

Is this normal for 2014 accords to leak this early ? I have same issue. What’s the mileage in this ? I see some seepage but it doesn’t leak on the ground. Should I wait longer ?

[@hondaresource]

Honestly I have no idea. This is the first and only one I've had come in. It'll take a while for a valve cover leak to hit the ground.

[@seanwren1415]

Hey Phil great video mate. I have just started the replacement and i found that one of the small nuts is missing from one of the four round seals that the T20 torc is required for. I cant get another one for almost two weeks and I was wondering if its possible to reuse one of the old seals until the new one arrives or is that not a good idea ?

[@hondaresource]

It should be fine.

[@cd8431]

Great video. Thanks mate

[@hondaresource]

Thank you!

[@TheGuyJose]

Do you recommend discounting just the negative side of the battery? Or both positive and negative

[@hondaresource]

Just negative is sufficient

[@BLUECNOTE2024_REALONE]

DO A VIDEO FOR OIL PAN REPLACEMENT ON THE 2014 HONDA ACCORD SPORT

[@hondaresource]

This is a customers car, if one comes through for an oil pan gasket, I'll make sure to film it

[@MegaAlex010101]

Hi Philip the gasket parts you suggested on this video says it does not fit 2015 Honda Accord sport 4cyl. Any advice?

[@hondaresource]

According to Honda parts diagram, it's correct

[@MegaAlex010101]

My valve cover did not have the option to change the tube seals

[@regrich8795]

@@MegaAlex010101 the tube seals are built into the cover if they are bad i heard the whole cover needs replacing..

[@stevennahulak6696]

Does this set work that you brought on Amazon as indicated above for a 2015 Honda Accord LX sedan model with a 2.4L engine? Amazon website shows that this set does not. Please explain. Thanks

[@hondaresource]

I'm sorry, yours takes part # 12310-RDF-A01

[@wreckerbeamish]

thank you so much!

[@moniviri]

Can I used black silicone for the corners ?

[@hondaresource]

Sure. Black or grey are the only 2 I'd use though

[@moniviri]

Thank you so much 😊🙏

[@Saleh-dq6pp]

Hello friend, there are no holes connecting the primer pad. Are they hidden?

[@hondaresource]

primer pad?

[@georgejesson1944]

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[@johntran7432]

Where did you get Honda bond glue?

[@hondaresource]

The Honda dealer

[@Drummerboy7276]

Great video, thank you very much.

[@hondaresource]

I appreciate it

[@DockNewellJr]

Thanks!

[@justskins]

Hello what is the Honda part number

[@law0472]

Great video

[@hondaresource]

Thanks!

[@layyronfrasier9713]

Thanks man

[@hondaresource]

You're welcome!

[@christianluna2822]

Do you know what the small gasket on the inside of the cover with the tab is called? I can’t seem to find it anywhere.

[@hondaresource]

Spark plug tube seals?

[@christianluna2822]

Thank you for the response but I’m referring to the single seal. Not the bolt seals, tube seals, or primary valve cover gasket.

[@dumbeezy5480]

@@christianluna2822 Honda 12342-5A2-A01 That’s the seal she’s referring to. Check if it fits your year and model tho.

[@edhowardmobilegaming3818]

When we can drive the car after replacing the valve gasket?

[@hondaresource]

It's prob ready to go by the time you get it together

[@nakeishascott4377]

What's the part number for that kit and about how much is the kit?

[@hondaresource]

12030-5A2-A01 list price is around $65

[@nakeishascott4377]

Wow, that was fast. Thanks a lot love your video's.

[@hondaresource]

@@nakeishascott4377 no problem, I hope they help you!

[@ulyoro5542]

I took my 2013 accord to the dealer for oil change and I can see my valves cover start leaking they quote me $450 to replace it and also they told me that it needs valve adjustment is this true? My car has 93,500 miles. Thank you.

[@hondaresource]

A valve adjustment probably wouldn't hurt.

[@Elcompaserg13]

Is it really necessary to remove the alternator wires ?

[@hondaresource]

I would, but do as you see fit.

[@cathino]

Is this gasket cover oil leak a Honda recall?

[@hondaresource]

I have no idea

[@josephcalegar7277]

What are the torque specs for tightening the valve cover. ?

[@hondaresource]

I'm not 100% sure but most m6 fasteners are 8.7 ft/lb

[@2mspeedek]

Fucken bad ass thank you 🙏🏼 I’m about to go this Saturday easy as 1-_-2_3

[@hondaresource]

Best of luck!

[@genewiedenbeck3836]

I'm not a maniac mechanic but after watching your video I'm pretty sure I can do it. It might take me all day but I think I can. I got a Mahle gasket set pn VS50887. I know it's not one but ORielys says it's the right one for me 2015 Accord Exl 2.4 ltr. Would you agree with that? Once again, great video!

[@hondaresource]

I'm not sure. I hope you got it fixed

[@genewiedenbeck3836]

Honda Resource, I actually took the aboved mentioned gasket back to ORielys and went to the Honda dealership and got the OEM one. Fit perfectly!

[@anthonychappell4746]

Did you have to drain the engine oil first?

[@hondaresource]

No

[@markant4612]

what was the mileage you did that work? u had a leak?

[@hondaresource]

I'm not sure what the mileage was. It was a customers car

[@allencentonzo2424]

Could this be done in 1.5 hours?

[@hondaresource]

Easily

[@systematic101]

shouldn't you install the tube seals 1st so you don't risk getting debris on the gasket

[@wl9399]

Thank you! book marked.

[@davidmecha8887]

At what mileage was this done at ?

[@hondaresource]

No idea.

[@regrich8795]

My car it was about 80k miles that's not a lot...

[@jmc224]

Hey brother. I replaced my gasket earlier this summer. And after traveling since the replacement, decided to look under the hood to see if there were any leaks. Surprisingly, I found it leaking again. Not as bad before. But a leak is a leak. What do you think the issue may be? Bad replacement by this knucklehead? I had checked it a couple months after replacing, and it seemed to be fine. But literally just checked it yesterday and saw it to be leaking.

[@hondaresource]

Oem gasket?

[@jmc224]

@@hondaresource yes. OEM

[@jmc224]

@@hondaresource anything bro? Lol

[@hondaresource]

@@jmc224 eh, I would pull it apart and make sure the gasket didn't roll or something. Clean it good and put it back together.

[@jmc224]

@@hondaresource yeah. I actually got another set to do it all over again. But it’s been raining here in South Texas. Thanks for the advice.

[@PHILDS19]

Have you done many of these? I’m working on a 2015 and the spark plug tube seals are not bolt in

[@hondaresource]

Only this one. I did the rear range based off the part number

[@PHILDS19]

I have looked up several videos an they are all bolt in, it’s really wierd . The guys at the parts store couldn’t figure it out either, it rare cause they are halfway competent. I guess I’ll be calling Honda to find out tomorrow

[@hivegreen]

I have Accord Sport 2016 and the part# that you gave me info and It will fit Sport 2016? Thanks for sharing and save me $679 from Honda Dealership. Geezz!!!

[@hondaresource]

According to Honda parts diagram, it's the same

[@bulmarorosales2843]

is 300 dollars expensice to change that gasket thats what some guy wanted to charge me