How to Replace a Head Gasket | 1994 Honda Civic DX

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[@lifeofmike556]

Changing a head gasket on my 2011 MX-5 was almost $3800 they wanted. So I literally spent 1 week on KZbin and a weekend doing it myself. Took me about 6 hours and a friend for motivation. Really nothing too hard. Saved me $3700 because I wasn't lazy. Edit 2021 3 years later. To clarify, the $3800 was the Mazda dealership. They said they needed to flush the coolant, do a diagnostic check, clear the bla bla bla. I knew they were making it a big job. Still own the car and it now has a 2015 Ford Fusion engine. The

[@galleryofrogues]

im miata mike It’s absurd how much mechanics charge, even for small jobs.

[@divingduo1963]

im miata mike any videos you suggest?

[@Redeemalives]

How much did you spend on the tools and Jack!

[@chrisj197438]

im miata mike They quoted you a “we don’t want your business” price.

[@johnblackstone5261]

When I didn't know any better I paid over $1200 for a head gasket replacement and head rebuild on my Civic when I was younger. About two years later I redid my friends for some beer and we had no problems.

[@BonkoTheFat]

Bro, this video sounds like you're trying to whisper in my ear on the dance floor at a rave.

[@AutoMotivate]

We can rave while we change out the headgasket

[@Eftrhyrhthryhth]

He sounds like Eliot from Mr.Robot

[@bushratbeachbum]

It would be a LOT better to get rid of the awful music.

[@michaelpassionsgarage356]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA best description ever

[@345345345rtrt]

Lmao right sounds like it's a blast to perform maintenance on a vehicle 😂

[@randomdudeontheinternet9926]

PLEASE PLEASE DON'T WORK UNDERNEATH A CAR WITHOUT JACKSTANDS! Too many people have died because of hydraulic lift failure. A jackstand only costs €30. Your life is not for sale.

[@pissedoffconservative347]

Yup. Take off the tires and put them under for added saftey

[@randomdudeontheinternet9926]

@@pissedoffconservative347 thats something I have not tried yet. However... I do put large blocks under the wheels as an extra security during an oil change

[@thomasmccutchan5039]

Literally was heading down to make this comment

[@AllAmericanGuy01]

That's true. I died a few years back doing the same thing...This is my ghost coming back warning everyone else.

[@goat3d4life80]

What up

[@SFCStevens]

Was just interested in what replacing the head gasket consists of. I feel like this is the only video I need to watch. Thanks for making it straight to the point. Sub!

[@tdrewman]

I remember the trick my father did when he put the heads back on after a valve job. He sawed the hex of the bolts off, then sawed the bolts down the middle to make it a long screw. He screwed the bolts in, then used them as guide to place the head on. One by one he used a screwdriver to remove the old bolts and replace them with the new bolts that came with the gasket.

[@AutoMotivate]

The Drewman That was a great idea. It would save a lot of headache..

[@tdrewman]

Well for next time, save you a lot of headaches.

[@AutoMotivate]

The Drewman Hopefully there wont be a next time lol.

[@AshTag]

That’s a genius at work. I would have never even thought of that. It’s almost exactly like installing a head with head studs in the block.

[@tdrewman]

He was taught to do it that way when he was an aircraft mechanic back in the early 60s in the air force.

[@801russc]

I've done this on numerous Honda's Civics, one thing I really like the you do is the use of copper coat. Anyway good video.

[@trishenmoodley2938]

The belt was hard to come off because the tensioner was still on

[@kiran-wh9wg]

Please avoid putting such loud music it's very annoying

[@AutoMotivate]

triple nine I like the music, I’ll turn it down next one. This was one of the first tutorial videos I’ve made

[@JodBronson]

+TheDeDecker - I second to that! Maybe some of use likes to hear your sexy voice!! J/K LMFAO !!!

[@AutoMotivate]

Jordan Bronson hahahah, yess!! No music next time! Jk lol

[@samiee4200]

Jordan Bronson your so gay

[@JodBronson]

+Sam Koudsi BTW... It's obviously YOU'RE SOO FUCKING STUPID! You didn't get what I was saying in my " Original " comment! Man, People are SOOOO STUPID! What do you eat daily? Fuck Tards ??? LMFAO

[@valentinc22]

I have a few suggestion about the repair: 1. When loosening the head bolts, you need to start outwards and work your way in, and when tightening start in the middle and work your way out in a spiral pattern. You started from the middle at both loosening and tightening. 2. The head could be warped, so it must be measured with a feeler gauge (usually it must be within 0.05 mm). If warped head must be resurfaced (it can be done DIY). Same for the block. 3. The dowels that were stuck in the head needed to be taken out and put in the block for easier installation and also for gasket alignment, although this is a minor detail.

[@AutoMotivate]

Valentin Calinoaia 1. They way I did the bolts were by spec 2. I mentioned at the end of the video that I needed to get it resurfaced, and I did, only costed $60. 3. I totally forgot to mention about the dowels, so you got me there lol. Thank you though

[@valentinc22]

You're welcome ! I assumed the spec was wrong about the loosening sequence (which is probably the case), that is why I made the suggestion. It's really not that big of a deal, it's just a good practice, in reality if you loose them in steps (which you did), it shouldn't matter that much. Nice videos anyway ! Keep up the good work !

[@AutoMotivate]

Valentin Calinoaia I just assumed that was the loosening specs then. I’m definitely not a pro mechanic, I just wanted to develop a decent video because there are videos like this one that are like 30 minutes long with 5 parts. So, I wanted to make one straight to the point. Thank you man.

[@mikeberg8027]

@@AutoMotivate so the head was resurfaced and not the block? how do you know if you need to do the block as well? head is easy because you can just take it to the machine shop but the block obviously that you can't bring to the shop...I'm curious on this. great video by the way...you just gave me huge piece of mind realizing this job is 100x easier than I actually thought it was going to be....these are the main questions I have though....

[@AutoMotivate]

@@mikeberg8027 the head is just more likely to warp than the block. You can check the block if it is warped, I am sure there is a video on that on KZbin somewhere and would be smart to do. I just took a safe guess. This was one of my first larger jobs on a car, and I made mistakes but the premise is there. If I can do it, most anyone can. I wish you luck

[@AlejandroOsorio85]

You're awesome man. Thank you for the time you've put into this video to help people out. Very detailed and great camera angles

[@AutoMotivate]

Alexjod I really appreciate it man, I wish I made the beginning better though. I figured I'd make a better tutorial on how to do this, since all the ones I looked up were terrible or divided into 4 parts. Glad you enjoyed, check out my channel to see more car related stuff!

[@randabuffer6562]

Always always always!!! check the head with a legit steel ruler for head warpage and use a feeler gauge.

[@eazytoribio2695]

Where can I buy these tools !!!! ??????

[@AutoMotivate]

I have a few tools in the description. Fueled gauge you can find off amazon.

[@zanecrocker9091]

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[@101perspective]

I did this on my 94 Honda Civic DX as well. I don't remember it being so much work. That was way back though. I do remember that once I got it apart the gasket looked fine to me... not that I really knew what I was looking at...lol. I replaced it anyway. I think the mechanic that diagnosed it was trying to sell me on a fix I didn't need. I don't know much about cars and probably would have paid them. However, luckily our base had a good auto hobby shop. At military auto hobby shops you basically rent a bay by the hour and you get to use their tools, lifts, etc. They also have one or two mechanics on duty that run the place and will walk you through what you need to do to fix whatever you are working on. I remember it being both fun and yet a bit scary...lol. Btw, I held on to that vehicle for 21 years and put on a ton of miles (a few overseas even on the autobahn) before finally trading it in. I wanted a larger vehicle. It was an insanely reliable vehicle though for those 21 years.

[@AutoMotivate]

The Civic is truly a forever car. A car that can last through generations. A car you build a unique bond with because it just won’t die. The military auto shops are a blessing. Wish there were ones for public use, too. Mechanic was probably trying to pocket some money or he wrongfully diagnosed it. Where did the car go?

[@101perspective]

@@AutoMotivate I needed a larger vehicle so I traded it in at a dealership. I was sad to let it go but I couldn't afford to hold onto two vehicles. I'm pretty positive they resold it... so it's still out there chugging away. Btw, in case you are curious, the vehicle will actually do over 120 mph like the speedometer indicates. I tested it out on the autobahn one time. I figured the car deserved to get up to full speed at least once. Held it there for about a minute then went back down to my regular 85. It did it... not sure if it liked it though...lol.

[@missmackanointed1mack367]

@@AutoMotivate Hi HwRu? Did the car drive & go back to normal afterwards?? Did the car run hot? Why did u have a blown Headgasket?? Did u find out why your car was running hot? I need help!

[@dictionplacement5467]

replaced my head too and was strange because i saw 0 indication of a blown gasket or anything wrong. funny the tech was trying to buy my car off me too... weird indeed

[@radmansa5514]

Never go under a car that is not supported by axel stands, please use axel stands at all times, also good practice to put the wheels under the car if you have taken them off, good video though👍👌😎

[@AutoMotivate]

You are 100% right, wish I didn’t do it this way.

[@camilohernandez17]

Man, great video! but you are getting a few things wrong. The manifold next to the fuel injectors is the intake manifold, not the exhaust manifold. Also, at the beginning when you took off the engine valve cover, you called it a head. The torque procedure for the head bolts was correct, however when you are loosening the head bolts to remove the head, the procedure is the reverse of the installation procedure. Basically, to loosen you go from the outside in, and to tighten from the inside out like you did.

[@AutoMotivate]

After I uploaded the video, I saw all those mistakes. By that time, I was to late to fix them. I also didn’t talk about using jack stands. Thank you for watching and input, though.

[@1776FreedomNow]

Are you not supposed to start with number one and continue in numeric order when performing the installation. And torque each at the proper pounds foot?

[@Jbsutt]

@@1776FreedomNow he torqued them. Well, I saw him set the torque wrench anyway lol. I think what he flubbed was when he didnt reverse the torque sequence when removing the actual head itself.

[@SLICKCEE]

Nice Tutorial, I'm a student at an automotive programme, my upcoming test is removing and replacing a Head Gasket and this helped quite a lot, you may have mistaken the exhaust manifold for the intake manifold but hey, we all make mistakes and learn from it ! Keep up the great work 👍👍

[@AutoMotivate]

SLICK CEE thank you man, glad I could help. I have gotten so much hate from calling the wrong name. I just was not thinking.

[@myverynow]

extremely useful. if a seller tells me "head gasket replacement" i will move on (NOT buying it). thanks!

[@AutoMotivate]

Glad I could help 💪

[@jenniferduvall5897]

Thank you so much for making this video,...it helped me out so much!!! I appreciate you, and the hard work that you put into each one of your instructional videos. You're clear, concise, and to the point. I'm so glad that I found your channel! Thanks again,...peace and love to you from Phoenix AZ!!!💕

[@Dwrecksk8Yo]

Yeah my friend Michael died about 5 years ago from jack failure he was pinned under the car and was actually alive until the car was pulled off of him. Sad.

[@AutoMotivate]

I wish I mentioned jack stands in the video. It’s so important.. however, had this car fallen, I would not be stuck because I could have gotten under the whole car without the jack. I Pray for your friend and his family..

[@Nightsky071]

Damn bro. Sorry to hear that

[@slowazzes1972]

derek warner must of been a jack stand

[@slowazzes1972]

Get it

[@slowazzes1972]

“ jack “ stand

[@lancelove9700]

Thanks...im getting ready to do this and it really is important to note that it's just specific tools mechanics have and that its a 50/50 every single time because the parts may be damaged as was the case here. Youll obviously always doubt the efficacy of a mechanic because you dont know exactly whats wrong in every case. Theres really no room for doubt...only discovery of the problem. Thats important to remember. Find the problem and be ready for everything it has effected and be prepared for 1 to lead to 234- and so on. Its a machine...its going to be that way. Thanks for posting.

[@TheGeekazoid]

the reason your last bolt was tough was because your head was not seated properly... I would have stopped there undone the bolts and tried to re-seat the head again

[@AutoMotivate]

Yeah, could have been it. I ended up getting the head shaven

[@kennithschjoth2024]

Stating that you got the head resurfaced in the video is a big part dont you think?

[@zuranku]

@@kennithschjoth2024 Bruh this is why I'm scared of doing this myself.

[@kennithschjoth2024]

You can measure it with a feeler gage, as long as you didn't drive with it blown, you shpuld be solid

[@zuranku]

@@kennithschjoth2024 in my case I have a special external oil leak that might be from the headgasket.

[@zanesmith7739]

Awesome video, I really enjoyed the music choice. The music didn't get in the way at all. I am trying to become a mechanic and it is people like you that get me one step closer. Great work!

[@bigturbost666]

That's a intake manifold not a exhaust manifold..

[@AutoMotivate]

Dang, I knew what it was, I guess I wasn't thinking when I was making the video.

[@AutoMotivate]

😂😂😂😂

[@aleccanty841]

Lmao

[@eliefarah5496]

Looks like he was spraying the fuel injectors

[@DanielHernandez-pp1dk]

I Guess its a diferent language or ways to name the tools !!!

[@RickG1369]

He did learn from his mistakes and by doing this twice more power to him. That is how you learn by NOT being afraid of making mistakes. I also rather to fix my cars on my own using Manuals and all the tools needed and rather not to pay a mechanic because I love to buy new tools and equipment and get to learn more and more every time.

[@rickyrivera460]

Thanks a ton ! I have a 94 lx civic an blew my head gasket , they said I would cost around 850$ to fix. I stored it away to do it myself an I'm also glad you left info where to order parts, keep it up man!

[@AutoMotivate]

Ricky Rivera thank you man, I'll try my best, and it's really not a terrible job. That's exactly why I made the video, not everyone can afford 850$. However, if you don't have the proper tools, and if you need up several times, the bill can get up there, but not $850.

[@kemobam]

Great vid, Man. Concise and very helpful. And if the music is too loud, they are too old!! 😜😜

[@AutoMotivate]

😂😂thank you Keith, hope it helped. At the time, I liked the music 😂

[@bushratbeachbum]

It's not too loud, it's just awful music.

[@Dcthetruth85]

Now I see why it takes my dad so long when he's taking off engine covers to do work.

[@steveman223]

thank you for the video. you have convinced me I can do this myself. Just found out tonight my 99 V gasket blew.

[@TheRebuilt1]

Good work and SOHC D series very good and simple engine and set up for a DIY'er to practice on. After many years of doing this, I would say its not worth skimping on parts that are laborious to remove so I would shop for an OEM or Felpro HG for a job like this but I don't want to be in anyone's pockets, just my .02. Otherwise chapeau on your efforts young man. I just watched to the end and don't want to be a keyboard technician but was thinking as I watched you that a straight edge would be recommended to check block and head as these long blocks generally don't blow head gaskets unless severely overheated and the head gets warped. I think the factory spec is a minimum .04 mm of clearance with a quality straight edge.

[@AutoMotivate]

I actually sent the head to a local shop immediately. I figured it was my best bet. Ill edit my pinned comment saying this so others will hopefully read it and know what i did.

[@wingatemose1182]

Well Chris I'm impressed such an intelligent young man.

[@DavidHernandez0218]

Yo thank you so much for this video man you really saved me some time and stress, this really went straight to the point and I couldn't be more than glad to have used this video as my guide for my LX

[@doublagesdelanaudiere3700]

Scotty Kilmer will be proud of you fixing that Honda instead of junking it.

[@lowbudgetkswap5774]

Thanks for a nice simple straight to the point video I’m doing my head gasket today

[@AutoMotivate]

I wish you luck! Be patient and don’t rush anything. When you start to get agitated, take a break and come back to it later

[@AutoMotivate]

Also, be sure to use jack stands!

[@onlyinamerica5883]

Way to too complicated I touched the hood with a wrench then ended up turning my Honda into razor kick scooter

[@raferut2088]

Hahaha thanks for making me laugh.

[@FirstNameLastName-fu8ml]

Bruhhh

[@1chamoy20006]

I don’t own a civic but he did a great job!

[@AutoMotivate]

Michel Chapoy thank you brother 💪 all the other head gasket videos are like 1 hour long. It’s crazy.

[@Carstuff111]

Since I am doing maintenance while I replace my head gasket, I took a lot more off than you did here. I removed the intake and exhaust manifolds, timing belt and pulled the cam from the head. I had my head decked to make sure it was flat, and replacing most of the gaskets. I have a 1992 Honda Civic DX sedan with 275,000 miles on it now... she needs some love. I am doing a quick refresh on a few things while I have the parts and time, but in the future, I will be rebuilding a B-series for it from the ground up. Forged internals, high compression. I love her as she is, but this engine is tired, and if I am going to spend money on a full rebuild, I am going all out. Just no turbo, rather turbo an Integra.

[@AutoMotivate]

Carstuff111 rebuilinding the B engine is a great idea. That car will last forever. 275k, that’s half its life haha! That sounds great man, keep up the good work, you’ll be proud when you are finished

[@Carstuff111]

I have owned the car for about 4 years now, and since I bought it, my hands have been the only one to touch it for any kind of work. I bought it for $700.00, put a radiator, spark plugs and wires plus front brake rotors and pads on it, started driving it. Then I replaced the inner and outer tie rods, upper control arms and lower ball joints. Later replaced the clutch and swapped transmissions to one out of a VX hatchback (my original trans. was trashed, the VX trans was on hand, and with taller gearing, I get 48MPG now :D ) and now the swapping of the head gasket. I absolutely love my car. Would post a picture, but this is KZbin lol. Oh, and also have 1994-2001 Acura Integra LS Mesh 15 inch wheels instead of the original 13 inch wheels :)

[@Carstuff111]

Little update if you are interested, have the head on my engine, about to install the intake manifold and exhaust header soon, drain the old oil and get it all flushed out, then on to the timing :)

[@AutoMotivate]

Carstuff111 hell yeah, about there. How long has it taken you so far?

[@Carstuff111]

Total actual work time, about 3 hours including the clean up of the bolt holes and cleaning the deck surface, to head now on. I pulled the plug from the front of the block to make cleaning out of the coolant passages easier (it is where the knock sensor would go, if so equipped) and I have that back on and tight, the head is one and pretty much ready. Draining the oil is next, then a bit of fresh to clean out the oil passages a bit and pre-lube the cam and rockers. Then on to timing, water pump and tensioner, and that is where I will have to stop till I have my new lower injector seals and the seal for the back of the catalytic converter.

[@davidlewis4162]

I defiantly learned a lot of stuff off this video

[@AutoMotivate]

good man, if you have questions, im here

[@DanielTillotson]

Nice vid! this job is a little harder for those of us that are horizontally opposed....

[@AutoMotivate]

One of my first real videos, took me a long time to make. Thank you man. Then, i think you should probably get someone to help you whenever you need to do a semi-difficult job, like the cardboard exhaust😂😂.

[@DanielTillotson]

TheDeDecker back to stock for me! Paid my little bro 50 bucks to put it on haha

[@AutoMotivate]

Haha, that’s hilarious!

[@georgemuller3998]

Also when you do this, to avoid paying more money or doing it again, take a level and check to make sure your head is still 100% level. If it isn't, you will either need to use a mill and shave it down 10 thou depending on how bad it is, get a new head, or get a machinist to do so.

[@TheConveys8]

Thank you! this helped me so much. I'm definitely not an experienced mechanic but you made the process easy to follow.

[@AutoMotivate]

Thank you 🙏 I’m glad I was able to help!

[@DutchmanSeb]

Great video man, simplest and easiest video to do the least amount of work and save time not needing to disconnect the unnecessary parts.

[@rollthelosingdice]

Check your head for square after you take it off and send it to machine shop for resurfacing so you don't have to do it twice.

[@AutoMotivate]

rollthelosingdice I actually sent it out the third time.

[@jdmcars-lt6499]

I'v seen how engines ruin by the copper spray. Honda don't need that. Nice vid

[@AutoMotivate]

JDM Cars - LT yeah, I tried to put a disclaimer in the description. I'll love this comment

[@georgekolotouros230]

JDM Cars - LT Used copper spray on felpro gasket on my honda. 7 yes now . You have to be careful . Don't cake it on. Give it time to dry before assembly .

[@JodBronson]

Here is what I did. I took 800F Silicon High Temp Gasket Maker and smear on the Gasket. I just did a " THIN " coat and " SMOOTH " it all out and let it dry before putting it in. I also " HEAT BLOW " it to " LEVEL " it all out before it dries. So far, we haven't seen leakages yet and it's been 5+ Months!

[@tenpermental]

I slipped the belt on, wasn’t easy. Moved the power steering pump out of the way, got the teeth on from the intake side first, then used a pick tool to leverage the rest of the teeth on. Could have done it in 3 minutes if I new this. The tension on the tensioner was pretty tight. Also the middle but on the intake is killer to get on and off if you’ve never done it before, get your self a ratcheting wrench in its size which I think is 12mm... makes life easy. And to put it back on, one finger ever so carefully sliding it down the very small pathway. Everything else is just wrenching away. Took me about 6-7 hours. Do it in the shade with plenty of water or split it into a weekend job if you can.

[@Warfaryn]

Finally i found how to replace a head gasket ;) thx

[@AutoMotivate]

im glad i could help man! Subscribe, i would love the support!

[@Warfaryn]

subscribe ;) more this videos how to ;)

[@Topexe]

I appreciate this thank you:)

[@donaldmuchanyerei2914]

Best video thus far

[@AutoMotivate]

Donald Muchanyerei thank you man, I wanted to make it short and to the point. I would love the support if you subbed man!

[@ktthompson1471]

Im sorry but you should get more likes than this! You did that!! congratulations man for completing something like that i think its because you have to lift the vehicle up and disconnect almost everything but if you take your time and dont rush and have all the tools needed and dont do it on a bad weather day, you can get it done.... Thanks for this

[@mando4023]

Your hard work is appreciated🙏🏽

[@AutoMotivate]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@KevinsKars]

Great content man

[@AutoMotivate]

Thanks man! I subbed for the support brother!

[@KevinsKars]

TheDeDecker Just sub to you also...Keep up the great work

[@trabadix]

AutoMotivate, excellent contribution brother, I only have a question about the use of copper spray on the cylinder head seal, until today, this civic has given problems related to cylinder head leaks? Thank you for your contribution, it is very useful at least for me at this delicate point. Thank you :)

[@AutoMotivate]

Marco Vargas I’m glad I could help, man. The copper spray has a lot of supporter and haters. To be honest, it’s definitely not a necessity. That was my first time using it, and I did because I saw someone recommend doing so. If you are weary about it, I would just skip the step, you will be fine

[@trabadix]

@@AutoMotivate, Thanks for your very quickly answer, I have this doubt (and big problem) because in my country I can not find the engine head gasket that I am assembling and I will probably have to reuse the original gasket, it is steel and composite (but the composite is damaged) and I am looking for the shape and material to replace it, until now the copper spray I think is the best option. thank you very much for your publication and even more for your time to respond, if I make a video about this my problem will notify you so you can see the process I chose and the results (I hope it works :P) Greetings brother!!!!

[@AutoMotivate]

Please do man. I really recommend finding the proper head gasket. It’s a pain in the ass needing to re-instal the Head. Look on eBay, amazon, or the dealer.

[@trabadix]

@@AutoMotivate I will do it brother, yesterday I investigated how to replicate the gasket, I found how to do it and it is very simple and apparently much more economical, in ebay and other global e-commerce I found the OEM gasket but it is very expensive and the budget went through a lot. for now I share the address where you see how a gasket is replicated by hand: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gavdnIyYa6llaK8

[@AutoMotivate]

That is alot of work, but if you have the tools and time, it could be a good route to go. However, if you end up messing up, it may be worth paying good money for one.

[@georgekolotouros230]

Hope the head was true when you put it back together. I have a 1982 Honda Accord , when I did my head made sure everything was true. I used copper gasket spray with a felpro gasket. 6 years down the road still running strong.

[@AutoMotivate]

George Kolotouros that is insane! Glad to hear! I actually sold it shortly after I fixed it. The new owner is happy! I’ve had a lot of people saying that I shouldn’t have used copper spray and it’s stupid to use it. There is so much controversy with copper spray.

[@tdtmoto]

Helped me a lot! Very clear explanation. Hope I can do this to my car by myself without any problems

[@nobodyspecial3325]

nice viideo man

[@AutoMotivate]

Joe bova thank you man

[@joecolclough3775]

Buy a machine finish flat edge metal ruler and a thousand inch gap tester, put the ruler on the cylinder head and the gsp tester shouldn't bd able to go under with the 2 thousands gap, if it does, the heads warped and needs resurfacing

[@darlinlubin7396]

I love doing mechanic job 😍💫

[@MikeyHYR]

Didn’t know martin Garrix knows how to fix cars too. Kool mate ahhahaha

[@fordguyaj5581]

That one bolt wouldn't tighten correctly Probably because the head was warped from overheating

[@AutoMotivate]

FordGuyAJ yeah, I think I mentioned it in the video, but I actually got the head shaven.

[@pk6336158]

Na must be the whole as oil in it

[@gsxrfrank8787]

Not sure if I missed it but did you resurface the head?

[@AutoMotivate]

A4 Frank yes sir, you'll have to take out all the of the valves. I paid about $65 for it to be done.

[@AutoMotivate]

A4 Frank Subscribe if the video helped you out!

[@TheNuclearBrony]

i have a small head gasket leak. sometimes it burns coolant. sometimes it doesnt. thanks for the video. ill use yours for reference if i need to

[@AutoMotivate]

I would go ahead and do it. Longer you wait, less reliable your car will be.

[@TheNuclearBrony]

@@AutoMotivate gotta move into a place of my own first

[@TotalDIY2737]

Very helpful, thanks for the in-depth

[@AutoMotivate]

I wanted to be sure I had every step in this short video. Also, be sure to use jack stands before going under the car.

[@brandonwright7907]

How long did this whole job take ?

[@AutoMotivate]

I don’t remember exactly. Without filming, I’d say it should take around 3 hours. You may run into tough spots, though. Keep in mind, it will take a day or so to get the head shaven down, too.

[@jennagoodrich9869]

Aren’t the bolts supposed to come off 10 - 1, then put on 1 - 10??

[@AutoMotivate]

They should. I mistakenly posted the opposite. However, as long you don’t loosen one bold all the way one at a time, you should be fine.

[@jediafrica4766]

Yo, I'm a minute and 16 seconds into the video, kill the dam music!! I came to see an auto-repair not a music video. Other than that, great video. Thanks so much for sharing this information with us.

[@AutoMotivate]

Watch another video

[@flowersmalls4657]

now remember kids when doing this process you might as well as lap the lapping valves since you're already there and TDC the number one spark plug to insure a fast instant start every tim if you do have a warped head you can shave off the head with sandpaper in a file leveler and a stainless steel ruler but cannot take off too much

[@AutoMotivate]

ehh, if you are a newbie, i would shave the head down like that. Get a professional to do it.

[@jc909castillo]

Good Video bro but where are the Jack Stands

[@AutoMotivate]

J C909 I didn't have any at the time. They should be used.

[@lopezfamily7085]

Why put jack stands if car hasnt left ground lol

[@AutoMotivate]

COP STOPPERS 33 I got under the front portion of the car. There shouldn’t be room for error.

[@jonathanw1711]

i hope u got that head resurfaced and a valve job too

[@AutoMotivate]

I did. I mentioned going to get it done at the end of the video.

[@markopolic9964]

@@AutoMotivate is it necessary to do this every time you change gaskets?

[@AutoMotivate]

If the car overheated, then it’s safe to say you should get it resurfaced.

[@jvst20051]

Jonathan what if my car never overheated it just has and old head gasket cuz my car is over 20years old do i still need to resurfaced the head?

[@rexmesa3675]

Great job, nice channel

[@jewelelissa3044]

This was the best video I have a 5 speed 1994 honda civic

[@simplypony4108]

you were supposed to remove the head bolts backwards starting at 10 going to 9 and so on

[@erwinrasel851]

And that is why you found out after the job your head was warped.... You always undo head from outside moving inwards not other way round...

[@bornagain5583]

The sequence of the bolt removal didn't warp the head. The overheating took care of that.

[@AutoMotivate]

The previous owner over heated the car numerous times. It was my mistake not shaving the head at first, but I ended up shaving it, fixing it and selling the car cheap to someone in need.

[@simplypony4108]

note that not removing/installing the head bolts in correct order can also result in a warped head like you did here...

[@bornagain5583]

I guess that could depend on the manufacturer.i haven't run across one that states a particular sequence for removal, according to the factory service manuals. I always read up on any motor I'm unfamiliar with. If the manufacturer recommends you do that on an engine you are working with, then I would follow what the service manual states.

[@fernandoorozco4594]

Dont use that set get tell to i got that set and gaskets were bad I had to do the job again....get felpro

[@sfcd4757]

a good trick ive seen if you have new head bolts, take the old bolts and cut the bolt heads off making some nice alignment pin guides making it easier to reinstall the head

[@ollimakkonen6481]

At 8:20, its actually the intake manifold, NOT the exhaust. That's on the other side of head. To facilitate head installation, use dummy studs that screw into the head bolt holes, but are long enough that they can be removed once a few head bolts are loosely started in their heads. Beats damaging the head casket.

[@AutoMotivate]

I know this. Thanks for being the 20th person to tell me. You are welcome for investing my time to make this video.

[@ollimakkonen6481]

Thanks @@AutoMotivate. Not being nasty, just pointing out the error for benefit of the many on these channels who does not know the difference. Chill and no hard feelings man.

[@hunterleeman4227]

Get rid of the music. I want to hear YOU telling me what to do. Not have my eardrums blasted.

[@AutoMotivate]

It was one of my first tutorials. If I were to remake it now, I would remove the music

[@rollthelosingdice]

never use razor blade on head or block ever.

[@AutoMotivate]

rollthelosingdice I beg to differ. Everyone has different ways of doing stuff. You have to be very careful not to gouge the blocks.

[@Ascend777]

Thanks for your honesty!

[@rachelwilliams8247]

Excellent video, to the point. The music was kind of a distraction however, but still a great video. Thanks.

[@AutoMotivate]

Thank you Rachel. This one of my first videos, so I didn’t think to much about the audio. I really should have turned it down.

[@AutoMotivate]

1st: EVERYONE, please use jackstands! I should have but didn’t. 2nd: I recommend everyone to send their head to the local machine shop. Remove all the hard ware and let them shave down the head. It was only $60 and an extra hour of work. TOOLS FOR THE JOB. Head gasket kit: amzn.to/2sO4Sxx Torque Wrench: amzn.to/2JGTN7Z Copper Spray: amzn.to/2l4xUEM

[@marrerochica]

You dont have to reply to these annoying folks repeatin the same sh** over and over again... you made a mistake, screw them!!!

[@PreecyP]

Subbed just got my kit in today. Fixing the delsol tomorrow evening. video is very helpful.

[@SixxWolfZx]

Thank you very much for this video. Simple and straight to the point you are a very intelligent man. Happy holidays and i hope you have an amazing new years!

[@dictionplacement5467]

I removed the dizzy damnit.. wish I had these videos back in 2014 there was almost nothing on these civic jobs (good anyways) now we have tons of information...

[@journeysinthiscrazyworld682]

Good video. Wish my head bolts were that easy... Mine been on for 30yrs probably 😆

[@gradycanty6432]

Good video, only thing is that the razor blade can gauge the metal on the surfaces and eventually lead to a leak, better to use plastic scrapers as much as possible.

[@Jaexrobbb]

Thanks for sharing this video man I’m going to a school for mechanic and this video helped me get an idea of what I have to remove

[@AutoMotivate]

Roberto Balanzar work hard man. I made many mistakes here, so hopefully you’ll learn to not do what I shouldn’t have done.

[@ahsankhan4348]

Superb

[@marianonoriel3397]

I’ve never done head gasket. But thanks for the vid very informative and to the point. Background music does have to go. Why do people always say you have to get the top cylinder machined?

[@AutoMotivate]

They usually say to get the bottom of the head machined just incase it has warped, which I did in this case. The block itself usually do not warp and would crack instead. This was one of my first videos, so my editing skills were sub par

[@milkman9509]

Thanks man!! Good Video! Super Helpful!!

[@AutoMotivate]

Glad it was helpful

[@rvaadventures2244]

I'm sure others have said this. But NEVER get under a car if it is supported only by a single piece of equipment. This creates a single point of failure. Especially if that equipment is a hydraulic jack. The car could easily slip off the jack or the hydraulics in the jack could fail. Many people have been killed this way. Always use steel jack stands to support the whole weight of the car. Then place 1 or two jacks under the car to catch it if one of the stands were to fail or slip ( very rare but it can still happen). Be sure to set the parking brake and block the rear wheels so the car cannot move. Never trust your life to one piece of equipment (especially a jack). Its like jumping out of a plane without a reserve parachute!

[@dw4940]

Good instruction but one extra I’d suggest is jack stands

[@thomasatchue7337]

It took me 8 hours But I did it!

[@eddiejr3934]

How is she running how?

[@thomasatchue7337]

Eddie jr honestly perfect 👌🏻 it still needs work but it’s a start!

[@eddiejr3934]

@@thomasatchue7337 thats great man congrats

[@itsoutlaw4096]

This really helped me out thank you

[@insurancedice]

While this is a clear video of taking apart this Civic, at 12:45 the maker notes that he reassembled the whole thing and it still leaked! For those not familiar with this job: This video is missing the critical element of surfacing the block and head and checking for warpage! This is essential for replacing a head gasket.

[@MCPKAli]

Nice hard work💞

[@savy6358]

i'm only 13 and this helped thank you

[@AutoMotivate]

Very impressed you are even watching it 🙏 if you are doing the job, I can try to give you as many tips and advice as I can. Just comment them here or message me on IG.

[@paulashford4155]

I know nothing about cars..not into them etc. This video was cool though, especially when you save yourself a lot of money. In that way it was interesting to see what people can do.

[@AutoMotivate]

Instead of paying a mechanic $800, it cost me $20, and labor. Not a bad deal.

[@Ferraridude13]

I just bought a car with what I think is a bad headgasket but the oil is creamy colored, the coolant really mixed in. Will replacing the headgasket be enough?

[@AutoMotivate]

That sounds like a typical blown head. Changing the headgasket should fix the issue, if the block itself hasn’t cracks, which is shouldn’t have. Be sure to replace the oil and use jackstands.

[@NickGroves-bc4sn]

great video man,short and simple to the point

[@AutoMotivate]

Nick Groves thank you man, wish I made the beginning a bit better, but I still think this is one of the best videos out there for headgasket replacement

[@NickGroves-bc4sn]

TheDeDecker yea I'm bout to tackle thus jib on my 98 civic next week. I put some that sealant in itvfew months agonand its been running fine, but just wanna fix it the right way

[@AutoMotivate]

Nick Groves yeah man, that's a good idea.

[@noahthompson9930]

NEVER reinstall a head without sending it to the machine shop to be resurfaced. if you don't and your head is warped/cracked you'll hate yourself when your taking it back apart again. also most head bolts are "torque to yield", so you'll have to replace them the second time around as they will be stretched. so spend the money and do it right the first time. also clean the cylinder head bolts holes with compressed air to get out any debris, as well as make sure there is no dirt in your cylinders by using a shop vac. if there is dirt in your cylinders it could cause some serious damage.

[@venom17a]

gasket sets for my mazdas was only $12 ...yur over-paying! only did not come with new head bolts but we use studs anyway...just be sure to spray copper gasket sealent on headgasket! worx great. btw that was "intake" not exhaust u was working on in vid when mentioned...manifold

[@AutoMotivate]

Yeah, it was hot out and I messed up a lot of different names. This video was a tad stressful

[@Ru4444]

Your bad ass dude... waiting for u to make a toyota head gasket... thanks!!

[@AutoMotivate]

Thank you man. Maybe I’ll pick up a Toyota with a blown headgasket soon

[@BillSmith-ut5li]

I'd like to take bearing Grease and apply it to the head and then stick the gasket on the head. That way the gasket will Allina with the pins and it won't move so you can set it right down onto the block. Also use a straightedge to check the head to make sure it's not warped.