Probably one of the best "How To" videos I've seen on youtube. Clearly detailed and comprehensive without any background noise or interference. Others have music playing in the background or seem to be unsure of themselves when narrating. To the point and right on target. Thanks.
@theniceneighbor2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I think the key was no unnecessary detail in each step
@colty776423 күн бұрын
I would think it might be best to leave the plastic covers off (they're for looks, no practical function). Thy retain the engine block heat that probably hastens the seals deterioration in the 1st place. (Oxidation rates double for every rise of 18 degree F). Plastic covers retain significant engine heat
@DSeN7 Жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic video. I’d offer two suggestions. 1. Don’t use that much RTV, less will be sufficient and you don’t want RTV getting in the head. 2. While you have the valve cover off, clean the inside well and more importantly, replace the spark plug tube seals.
@farhadkhorasanee803927 күн бұрын
. Agree.. I'm guessing he did it. Most valve cover gasket kits come with the spark plug gaskets. I think it's the worse gasket of all. Lol. It was a beast to remove.
@joseg50052 жыл бұрын
This is a very descriptive video with excellent camera footage. I had a 2003 2.4 with about 400k mi., so after i changed those common oil leaks i gave the vehicle to a friend in more dire needs in central america, one of the best engines ever made. I loved driving this vehicle it was hard to let go.
@Kiskassklan2 жыл бұрын
My wife has a 2003 also with just 180,000. I told her no need to buy another this one will last her many more years because she doesnt drive much. The steel coolant line just started leaking and I'm having it fixed.
@1BRWNSKN2 жыл бұрын
@Howdy Doody Can you please tell me what the symptoms are of a "steel coolant line leak"? I just want to be able to recognize it if it were ever to occur to my 2007 H.A. Thank you.
@Kiskassklan Жыл бұрын
@@1BRWNSKN Ours was slowly leaking antifreeze.
@carlosseminario26134 жыл бұрын
This video has been one of the best I've seen in replacing both, the valve gasket and the solenoid. Since I'm going to replace both, I will also replace the coils and spark plugs in one shot.
@joedelgado30253 жыл бұрын
You just saved me so much time and aggravation by showing me the VTEC solenoid location and how to change it out. Thank you.
@neckutter11256 ай бұрын
So glad that he montioned that I didn't need to remove the filter. I was thinking that I missed a step!
@zandazanda25126 жыл бұрын
This video is clear, precise, to the point and is very informative. Clear narration. The reminders such as do not over torque the bolts when reinstalling, and to place the silicone at those 4 points when replacing the cover and to secure the gasket within the grove are invaluable. Any disregarding of those points could be disastrous and can be easily over looked by the casual "Do it your self - er" GREAT VIDEO
@fernandovillegas90807 ай бұрын
Man the silicone is just in those points or around the complete cover?
@AcerArtsOfficial2 жыл бұрын
To replace the vtec solenoid you dont need to remove ANYTHING, just deep 10mm socket and reach around the back of the engine. Super easy, use your left hand inbetween the serpentine belt and engine to line yourself up onto the 3 bolts if you need to
@miirobrightvisions2 жыл бұрын
I didn't do all this either. Just removed the 3 screws and cleaned and replaced the gasket. Not even the clips holding the wires in place did I have to remove.
@Mexecho Жыл бұрын
Lot times people replace valve cover gasket so might as well remove and do both making it easier to get to vtec
@tatialo376 жыл бұрын
Great video! This friggin leak drives me nuts! I've done it like three times!!!
@JohnBaker30005 жыл бұрын
Fantastic tutorial. At 265,000 miles, my Accord is starting to have this leak. Guess I know what I'll be doing this weekend! Thank-you!
@hiebrantsify5 жыл бұрын
Does your honda accord burns oil? I heard its a major issue on them.
@rosieclark3661 Жыл бұрын
@@hiebrantsifythe higher mileage early K-24’s yes
@azaharimohamad746 Жыл бұрын
very simple english and clear voice easy to understand for non englishman. Clear video and very helpful. i confident to DIY coz in workshop sometimes long Q even this basic job. TQ
@arielban15 жыл бұрын
Thank you Daniel. This gave me confidence to perform work myself
@arielban14 жыл бұрын
Christian Matta yes I did. With the right tools it was fairly simple. Took me 30min
@arielban14 жыл бұрын
Christian Matta yes I have four Honda accords. For my 2005, I recall I needed the car up as I worked it from top and bottom. I just used floor jack and put on stands
@Pexman-hu7zw7 жыл бұрын
I have same year like yours... I spent valve cover gasket 35 buks, vtec solinoid gasket 10 buks, 10 buks strainer same time changing oil compared to 350 buks altogether including labor.. saves me a lot by diy so easy ...
@gunks_getaway Жыл бұрын
The BEST how to video on youtube EVER!
@1BRWNSKN2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have a 2007 H.A. and none of the brilliant mechanics I've gone to and spent money on have been able to figure this out 😑. Now I have to take them this video. If I had the drive and tools, I'd do this myself. I'm getting to the point that I am going to start fixing some of this myself 😒
@devinsetaram4025 Жыл бұрын
Same here! They replaced the power steering hose ,and I still have oil leak😅
@_JimmyBeGood4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I have a 2005 accord and this might come in very handy as I like to do things myself. Kudos!!
@Hippielettuce76 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I know it was posted like five years ago but just like TV shows in syndication if I haven’t seen it is new to me. Thank you so much.
@web52716 жыл бұрын
Jeez this is a superb video. To the point. Well-edited. Perfect. Thank you.
@elmachete74655 ай бұрын
Best “How to” videos I seen.
@scottchristian7111 ай бұрын
Great video. To the point. Not a bunch of filler crap!
@hkhleif9923 жыл бұрын
thank you !!!! Great video. I have 289k miles on my car and runs great, but using too much oil ( i could not see the leak ?????). I think I am going to follow the video. Thank you again
@neofoo3 жыл бұрын
How did it go? Did you solve the problem?
@MikeyG0033 жыл бұрын
Your piston rings might be gummed up and stuck open causing the oil to go into combustion chamber and burn if you see no leaks.
@damienr30864 жыл бұрын
The title of your video and you mentioning the vtec solenoid helped me out. Thanks! I saved alot of $$$.
@Gevans54725 жыл бұрын
Hardest part is getting the valve cover back into place. Disconnecting power steering hose at the pump allows the valve cover to drop easily back into place.
@Esuper12 жыл бұрын
Just use cord to pull hose out your way and tie it while your put the cover back on or have junior come out and help earn those cocoa puffs and learn something.. Removing the power steering hose can a be a mess and it has an o-ring you have to be careful with.
@impersonalopinion Жыл бұрын
@@Esuper1 That o-ring is what you replace when your power steering starts to whine every 100k miles
@HeZhenliangtintin1867 жыл бұрын
Would also recommend that you replace the spark tube gaskets when changing the valve cover gasket since you have it apart already.
@ScreenPrintR6 жыл бұрын
I believe the Spark plug gaskets come with the Valve Cover Gasket replacement kit.
@arnoldbaclig77096 жыл бұрын
It should be replace to and they never clean the valve cover and v tech solenoid with brake cleaner... you think the customer is satisfied 🤔🤔🤔
@Codystoned4205 жыл бұрын
He used transmission fluid
@andreyv14 жыл бұрын
would it be a good idea to replace spark plugs as well while the valve cover gasket is off?
@oserratos4 жыл бұрын
@@andreyv1 no. If you need to replace do it afterwards. By removing the ignition coils it'll give access to the plugs.
@MrNino443 жыл бұрын
Awesome video ! Now I know what to expect when I take it to my mechanic . Thk you so much .
@frmula1fan514 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. I attempted this job today. A lot of blood was shed. Nothing was as easy as it appeared in the video. I was unable to complete the vtec gasket change. One of the bolts rounded off and nothing I tried worked at getting it out. Then I lost one of the other two bolts! Smh. The job can be very risky. I almost dropped a socket down into the timing-chain cover. Having said that, cleaning the gasket surfaces can also lead to debris getting into the engine. I used brake cleaner to clean around the valve cover before removal. Once removed, I swept the debris away from the internals. Then used a scotch pad and brake cleaner to prep the gasket surface. The spark-plug grommets were brittle and difficult to remove. I had to pry them out with a screw driver.
@mikecurtis11112 жыл бұрын
This is why I'm kinda hesitant to undertake this project. I think I'll just pay a mechanic to do it.
@wo46894 жыл бұрын
FYI when changing the spool gasket you also have 3 o rings on the top, one for the pressure sensor and two inside the solenoid. One on top and one at the base. Mine were leaking after I changed the main seal to the head.
@bobgodfrey95244 жыл бұрын
Short, sweet and to the point.....well done. Thank you!
@johnlopez30016 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to check the operation of the PCV Valve .
@bronzechicken44377 жыл бұрын
A tip I have for reinstalling the gasket is get some of the Indian Head Shellac you see used and apply it on the corners and center of the sides, it'll hold the gasket in place and is harmless to the gasket.
@ELJORGE17 жыл бұрын
BronzeChicken actually the service manual tells you to put sealer on the corners you are right
@tosi4racing7402 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I got the oil to stop leaking
@darrenoneill8132 Жыл бұрын
Super helpful helped me find where the leak was coming from👍🏻
@kasinathar18743 жыл бұрын
Mate this is the best video of how to do something. Thanks.👍🏽
@map74637 жыл бұрын
The undercarriage needs a wash. But if rust is a problem in that part of the country maybe that oil coating is a good thing.
@greghanlon2235 Жыл бұрын
Good demo, tips and great camera angles.
@xxjuci3809xx3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for being very detailed on your work and also for taking the time to share the work with the community. Blessings 🙏✝️
@khakiswag7 жыл бұрын
Having to change valve cover gaskets on a vehicle with 230,000 miles is pretty good and should be considered regular maintenance. The Honda started strong, ran smooth and had no warning lights on, should be good for another 100,000 miles.
@JakeFromLateFarm7 жыл бұрын
TheRepublic: And I find it hard to believe that a Cavalier even made it to 300,000 miles, let alone without any major service. Vid or it don't exist.
@JakeFromLateFarm7 жыл бұрын
HELL no. The Saturn S Series was one of the few vehicles that GM got right in the '90s. They shared almost *nothing* with their corporate cousins, the Cavalier and the Sunfire, and that's why there were so much better. I thought you were a GM buff? And where's *your* video with *your* leak free, 300,000 mile car? I'm waiting...
@jth1987leb7 жыл бұрын
You call it an oil leak. In the salt belt we call it rust prevention
@TheWallyjp7 жыл бұрын
lol
@jamesk.herder6243 ай бұрын
Dear sir, I really appreciate your video as I am trying to do so repairs myself. I own a 2004 A Honda Accord with the 2.4 engine. In your video you didn’t, replace the (4) rubber seals inside the value cover. Is their replacement necessary? Thank you for being easy to understand.
@thegroovebunker2 жыл бұрын
My 3 bots on solenoid are rusted and seized ,not sure i sprayed some stuff on it and gonna try again ,but looks like a mechanic job at this moment . I will do the cover gasket next spring.
@bertoj691210 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video awesome step by step now I can go fix my car much blessings buddy
@MC03867 жыл бұрын
Great video as always, Thanks! This was very helpful
@Carlitosway2115 жыл бұрын
Nice job. Apply RTV right on some oil. That helps with the curing process real nice! Don't worry about cleaning off the old RTV from the corners. Just apply new stuff and run it. #quality
@mikecurtis11112 жыл бұрын
Always gotta be someone with a smart-ass sarcastic response. Maybe link your video to show everyone how much better your technique is.
@mkrp42 жыл бұрын
4:32 I used a 65 mm long headless M6 screw as a guide in one of the holes to install the solenoid by feel; once its on the guide, thread in two bolts, next take out the guide and install remaining bolt.
@kaibaumgartner77217 жыл бұрын
My 97 LS400 with 286k still has the original FIPG gasket done at the factory....way better then a traditional gasket for durability and longevity. It's just now starting to get wet around the area but not leak.
@merlincalo6877 Жыл бұрын
@DanielJaegerFilms When you removed the VTEC Solenoid, by taking out those three 10mm bolts. You did this through the top & not the bottom of the engine right? I am also wondering if you had to remove the PS pump as well. In the video it looks like you did not have to.
@mikeseebeck52923 жыл бұрын
Great video but why is the bet way to release the plastic wire clip on the side on the VTEC solenoid ?? thanks
@sam33more9410 ай бұрын
I just did this job in my Honda accord 2007 2.4. I replaced the whole kit of seals....but still I have a leak, and I don't know where is coming from. Still, I can see the oil filter is wet. I did the job in the same way you showed in the video....there is something else that I can do??🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 Please advise and thank you.
@XBKLYN7 ай бұрын
Great vid.....better than shop class.
@gerardobellido9882 ай бұрын
Wow great video was very easy to understand thank you.
@WildCat_904 жыл бұрын
Hello there. PLEASE HELP!. We just changed for the new solenoid and it's still leaking. What should I do? THANKS
@LimitedShed5 жыл бұрын
My 04 Accord has 265,000 and still going strong......probably be doing this to mine over the weekend. but i bought it used and didn't get to enjoy all these trouble free miles.......lol
@hiebrantsify5 жыл бұрын
Does your honda accord burns oil?
@Ruben9015 жыл бұрын
The way I got to my vtec solenoid off was taking the passenger wheel off and getting a small ratchet.
@kanenscott88832 жыл бұрын
So you didn't need to take the valve cover off?
@karimsadouni47584 жыл бұрын
I don't think need big jobs. All 4 scro. 20 minutes work. Thank you
@mickeymattackphotocine23 күн бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you!
@juanperales33515 жыл бұрын
Wonderful and efficient video thanks for helping the community
@kyuseung8135 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing the video. God Bless you.
@myopicchiwawa4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Daniel this made that solenoid detachment seem like a breeze! Much easier than Eric the Car guy. With the valve cover removed and all ignition coils off, would that be the perfect time to change all 4 spark plugs as well? With the cover gone the plugs should be easily visible. Great job!
@bn86402 жыл бұрын
I have a 2010 Honda Accord LX-P with a 2.4L 4cylinder. It started noticeably leaking oil yesterday. Oil looks to be pooling/dripping from the primary catalytic converter lower mounting tab. Do the gaskets repaired in this video tend to pool on the cat converter lower mounting tab? Any help here would be much appreciated.
@gabrielsaravia66034 жыл бұрын
I got the same exact car and it's leaking oil everywhere. It needs a new valve cover gasket for sure. I'm just waiting for my replacement to come in the mail tommarrow.
@GuynelSaintVal2 жыл бұрын
where does this part located on the accord sport(2013/2017) earthdream engine?
@brianmulligan62397 жыл бұрын
Good instructor ! Lot of info. Thanks!
@isaackennedy2440 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been told to fix the gaskets in the oil filter adapter housing unit. However I have not been able to find a video tutorial for one on a 2003 Honda accord. I saw a lot on other Honda accords that are different years and modles though. Do you have any videos or know of anyone who might have one who shows where the oil filter adapter housing unit is on a Honda Accord 2003
@ScreenPrintR5 жыл бұрын
Found the video helpful but couldn’t get the Solenoid bolts off. Seem to be frozen. I sprayed PB Blaster but couldn’t see where I was spraying
@jameshorton4857 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks so much for sharing it!
@mediumunwell7 жыл бұрын
Some people saying get a Chevy to avoid oil leaks. GM perfected the technique of rust prevention by way of oil leaks. Motors will run for a long time , but if it ain't leaking it's because it's empty!
@MALopez19833 жыл бұрын
can you change the solenoid gasket without removal of the vale cover and ignition coil ???
@krnvirsingh3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can there are many videos on it
@pedritoreyes716210 ай бұрын
Is necessary disconnect the battery to do this job?
@jessetoptechallen14617 жыл бұрын
What about the O Ring seal on top of the v tec solenoid
@jc23jc654 жыл бұрын
very helpful video, do you have one for replacing the oil pressure sensor
@geobrad26454 жыл бұрын
Actually. Once you have that vtech out the sensor is on top. You will need a deep socket in the 22mm range some could be a bit bigger or smaller if it oem or not.
@danielnguyen92975 жыл бұрын
how come u can take out and in the solenoid so quick and simple???
@axlef15135 жыл бұрын
If anyone else is doing this repair, it wouldn't hurt to put some electrical contact grease in the plugs on the VTEC solenoid before you plug them back in. That connector on top of that solenoid is notorious for getting corrosion build up and getting wet easily if any water gets near it. Especially the one nearest the driver side. I had a vehicle giving me trouble that I had bought and when i went to change the solenoid I found it had a new solenoid on it. I pulled the connector and inside it was corroded badly. I cleaned it with a piece of wire, added electrical grease and the problem was solved. I have a feeling the previous owner was having the same problem, changed the solenoid and it still did the same thing, as which point he gave up and traded it in right before I bought it at auction.
@justinjackson91462 жыл бұрын
What did the problem make the car do? I replaced my Vtech solenoid gasket and the upper cylinder head gasket but I still have oil leaks somewhere and my car loses power and the idle RPM drops and jumps backup by itself after I let off the accelerator. I have no idea why.
@PRATMAND Жыл бұрын
@@justinjackson9146 check oxygen sensors. Also check if air bubbles are coming in coolant reservoir tank
@romeostarlite21 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video man. Can you list the tools i need for this fix?
@brooklyn79412 жыл бұрын
Do u have to remove a bearing out the way or do u just take the whole valve cover off ? Because if I do that the valve cover won’t be good
@fernandovillegas90807 ай бұрын
Hi, We need to drain the engine oil before or isn´t neccesary? Great video btw
@phxrsx10 ай бұрын
Can you get to the solenoid from the top only?
@PillCozbee3 жыл бұрын
Great camera angles.
@martinkoche4375 Жыл бұрын
Awesome your very kind and we appreciate your kindness great job
@edwardg92224 жыл бұрын
What is the wire with the rubber covering called, right below the Vtech solenoid?
@beboalicea14474 жыл бұрын
I have an oil leak on my Honda Accord 2005 2.4 on my passenger side in the rear do you think the vtec can be the problem?
@rickvelazquez34872 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT DETAILED VIDEO.THANKS
@mejesse8094 жыл бұрын
Hi DJF, Is this true also for the 2009 Honda CRV? I have a small oil leak/drip coming off the bottom of the engine?
@mosesmutale82782 жыл бұрын
What vascorsity of oil do you use?
@vermasean2 жыл бұрын
Really good step by step video covering this maintenance 👨🔧! Obligatory Liked and Sub’d! 👍▶️
@Reaction_603 жыл бұрын
Will this advice help with a 2000 Accord with a 2.3?
@alanarmstrong23234 жыл бұрын
Isn't there an oring in the middle of the head that supplies oil to vtect that needs to be changed as well ?
@brooklyn79412 жыл бұрын
Well I found out u don’t have to remove that just the power steering pump and the bearing out the way idk why u did it like that maybe u was changing the valve engine cover gasket to at the same tome
@vitawater905 жыл бұрын
is it possible that neglecting a VTEC oil leak of this kind could result in a check engine light code reading for a VTEC assembly? If so, would replacing the VTEC be necessary or just fixing the gasket would suffice?
@prestonmiller65285 жыл бұрын
vitawater90 no, the vtec solenoid gasket goes bad, causing at worst a few drips of oil coming out every few miles or so. From experience, only use a Honda gasket when reassembling. You shouldn’t ever replace something just because it throws a code. You need to diagnose it first, and if you don’t know how, you should take it to an independent shop. A check engine light will never appear because of an oil leak. Very rarely do these rocker solenoids go bad, I’ve only seen one actually bad because of neglect and not changing the oil
@humanyoda4 жыл бұрын
My mechanic said the solenoid had to be replaced to fix a bad oil leak in the same place. And you just replaced the gasket. Did he rip me off?
@Thanny20003 жыл бұрын
Yes
@ScreenPrintR5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Daniel Jaeger! What kind of Power Ratchet are you using?
@twinsonic654 жыл бұрын
Looks like a Milwaukee M-12 ratchet to me....
@jaedatrucker1685 ай бұрын
Is this the same for Honda crosstour?
@angelc88246 жыл бұрын
Got an oil leak like the vtec one, except I replaced the vtec gaskets and still a leak behind the engine block. Any ideas?
@mlaautomotivellc93276 жыл бұрын
Kingtut when you say that still a leaking behind the engine block you mean it drips down to the front of the transmission still? If so, let me know I know what the issue could be.
@angelc88246 жыл бұрын
Yes it is still leaking behind the engine / in front of the transmission . Above the oil filter
@mlaautomotivellc93276 жыл бұрын
@@angelc8824, if you have replace the valve cover gasket and both gasket on the VVT solenoid you must have a coolant leak from the water passage on the bottom part. Now, when coolant leaks there and falls on top of the old oil from the vvt solenoid leak it mixes and it gives you the impression that its oil, but it is not. Spray a full can of brake cleaner underneath the water passage and you will see the leak of coolant its not as dark.
@jeff1zack5 жыл бұрын
Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWGtg6yAlq-AjrM. speedkar99 does a good job showing this one above the oil filter.
@DC-gs6sj6 жыл бұрын
And finally, clean that frickin car up!!
@LovePatience323 жыл бұрын
How
@TKK9513 жыл бұрын
Very good video brother. Very Informative
@habebs7345 Жыл бұрын
Does go for a 3.5 as well
@tombeck27928 ай бұрын
how about cleaning the old oil from the chassis?
@sprinterpilot Жыл бұрын
When changing the vtec solenoid gasket, the vtec oil control valve o-ring and vtec filter gasket should be changed as well coz these 3 are known to leak if not the same time, one after another.
@paquesepas66964 жыл бұрын
Is the oil pressure sensor attracted to this solenoid or what if that's leaking where's the o ring?
@saltman1476 жыл бұрын
do you need to remove all the engine oil to do this job?
@hajileserpud95396 жыл бұрын
DOSE of Poetry no you don't....
@paparazziico45636 жыл бұрын
he said you dont have to but why not change the oil at the same time
@chrispastore15483 жыл бұрын
Hi, great video! I’ll probably be referencing this soon. Two questions for you, I noticed oil on one of my coils. Does this mean I should replace those round seals in the center of the head? Second, I have a terrible misfire on Cylinder 1. Coil, plugs, and injectors have all been replaced. I now have spark, fuel, and air. When I test ran the engine, I still had misfire and I pulled the injectors back out and had oil on cylinder 1 injector.. how does this happen?! Any ideas on how to diagnose/fix would be greatly appreciated!
@rubenramirez8062 Жыл бұрын
Hey did you end up figuring out the issue?
@chrispastore1548 Жыл бұрын
@@rubenramirez8062 haha man, that was shit show. Misfire ended up being from the ECM. It lost ground to that cylinder. Engine got junked and put a new one in. Cars gone now cuz the IAC went bad and I got tired of dealing with the POS.