How To Remove and Replace Valves in a Cylinder Head -EricTheCarGuy

[@matthew53690]

just wanted to take a second to say thank you. youve taught me more than anyone has about what ive always wanted to learn. youre a father figure and school teacher i never had all in one lol. thank you for what you do.

[@axtra92]

Matthew Dloughy calm down

[@erickcid7001]

Both of you Quit yo bitching lmao 😂

[@donhartfield1260]

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[@bigaaron]

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[@jaydenrodger117]

He's a super hero of car guides

[@DeadlyVoltsHD]

Cannot stress enough how important a good valve Spring compressor is, the cheap ones will work but you may loose an eye in the process! Great video Eric !

[@hamzomahamud1597]

1:06 😊😊😊😊 1:10 1:10 1:10 😊

[@1wheeldrive751]

Nobody likes loose eyes.

[@AlexRH1991]

I'm a young and learning mechanic and im doing my head Gaskets to my car. I needed to make sure I took out my Valve springs correctly and Eric is the guy that will teach you with great explanation. Iv learned a lot from him and the books.👍

[@lordjop9684]

Eric i hope you are doing well sir. In 2015 i did a valve job on my 2008 Honda Accord using that tool from Lisle. It worked awesome. Got my car on the road but shortly after i sold it to a buddy. Then i got a brand new 2015 Audi S3. Now it's 2023 and I'm rebuilding the engine of my Audi with 208,000 miles on it. Had to revisit this video to remind myself how to use the tool, lol. Have a great holiday and a healthy new year buddy ! All the best !

[@monsterofice1686]

I can watch a hundred videos on a subject and learn a little, then watch one of yours and instantly retain all the information. thank you

[@elgatogordo9523]

Bought a used Honda 2.2 non Vtec long block for $80. I was told it needed was an oil pump and new gaskets. Once I disassembled the head, found #2 exhaust valve burnt and missing a large piece. #2 piston oil ring was broken causing oil to seep to the combustion chamber and exhaust manifold. Replaced the valve and refreshed the cylinder head, installed new piston rings and cleaned all the oil sludge. 4,500 miles later the engine is running great with no issues and recently passed the emission test. Thanks Eric for your help and guidance performing this task...

[@PhamVans]

Loving this information era we live in, but to be quite frank, I find having the right tools at hand is the most difficult part in the DIY process. That and a hoist would also be convenient.

[@bobleclair5665]

Danial Pham ya, a hoist

[@franciswillor9479]

This guy is the first guy online I could find that states that the keepers are supposed to be , thicker in width side of the keepers , at the top to install properly! Thanks Eric

[@EchoGillette]

You're very good at explaining basic and complex concepts in an understandable way

[@stevenhrelec689]

Hey eric great vids, i recently did a head gasket, timing belt repair on my honda with the info from your videos. Your a big help to us home mechanics. Thanks!

[@kevinhancock4064]

Fair play I'm currentkyb4aking dealer to court .....mazda given me some horrid diag. Head gasket failing bad turbo and shitted up intake. Not impressed . I'm good with most things brakes servicing (currently got bike engine out removing head fir header bolt issues) but that's something I'm.learning in my own time . The car needs sorting in better time good on you buddy

[@johnkaplanian]

Dear Eric, a more interesting alternative would be a valve spring clamp compressor used while the cylinder head on the engine (not removed) where the compressing process is so slow (screw in by T handle) and you can easily watch the valve small keepers falls to sides rather than flying away. This clamping device are primarily uses to change valve seals without taking off the cylinder head, but you need to place the piston on TDC on the valves you are working with in addition to applying compressed air through spark plug hole to keep the valves closed, but I did it without the compressed air, but with a special bend screw driver inserted through spark plug hole to keep holding up the valve during the compression of the spring. You may need a second hand if you do not use compressed air.

[@MLFranklin]

That Lisle tool is utterly amazing.

[@Migs_M88]

Hey Eric, if I saw this video exactly 24 hours ago I would have done my valve work myself on a Mitsubishi 4g18 sohc engine. Instead I removed the head and sent it to a mechanic and paid 500 dollars to have it done. Bummer. Thanks tho. Gonna buy that removal tool to add to my inventory ASAP lol

[@TechTimeWithEric]

I used something like that Lisle tool when I did valve seals in a 350 in a Chevy Van. I didn't want to pull the heads, so I used the air compressor tool to put air in the cylinder so the valves didn't fall in, and did it that way. That was a great way to do it.

[@gokermitsewerside358]

wow i love you for this video i just had one cracked valve and a "mechanic" said i should just get a whole new engine i am a KZbin mechanic until i go to UTI and i really appreciate the information you put out. i will be doing my engine rebuild myself instead of wasting money on a "mechanic" a true mechanic can repair as well as replace rather than just say"just get a new engine"

[@SlicenDice03]

once you get into the automotive industry you'll understand why a mechanic would say that. sometimes the labor hours are more wisely invested into getting a new motor instead of repairing an old one.

[@SlicenDice03]

@Joanne Agliata what are you referring to when you say "is this the right one"

[@nancysamsen3558]

This is such a great video about valves and replacing them. My husband and I wanted to know what it consists off to replace a value. We have a 1999 Firebird and we have cylinder 1 that keeps triggering the service engine light . We replaced PCV valve, we replaced with a new fuel injector for number 1 and we put in valve cleaner, it worked for about a week with no service engine light, the service engine light is back on and the computer is still reading cylinder number 1. after changing all those things. The car has a rough idle and jumping when in idle and sucking up more gas, so we realize the issue is more involved than just the small things we did to help the problem. We realize the next option is for my husband to open up engine and replace valve # 1 and he said, no sense in opening engine which is a big job on a V8, engine 5.7 LITER and not replace all of the valves. If he opens that engine up he will replace all the valves cause down the road # 2 or #3 or 5 will act up. He is not looking forward to doing that ! ha-ha. He said this is about 4 days worth of work ! We are decided whether him to do that job or pay another mechanic to do this job but we realize it will cost a couple of thousand of dollars to do this job and we really didn't want to put that kind of money in a car 22 years old with 185,000 thousand miles on it but if we keep the car we will have to do it as if we keep driving it like this , we will cause more damage like ruining catalytic converter among other things. The good thing we got 22 years out of this car without never doing anything major to engine or transmission and 185 , 000 miles with just replacing regular wear and tear so i guess you could say we got out moneys worth. We thank you for this video as it explains in detail of how to replace a value and what to do and what not to do. Very helpful, Great Job !

[@MrSupernova111]

How did it go? Did it take four days after all?

[@DarkHorseParatrooper]

Dude you're freaking awesome. I'm tearing down everything in an 03 eclipse because the timing tensioner broke and so timing jumped and the valves broke. I was gonna have to spend like 800 bucks to have a engine guy rebuild it for me. This is gonna save me so much.

[@chambliziOfficialChannel]

How did it go

[@gustavrodriguez910]

@@chambliziOfficialChannel not him but my crv had a single burnt valve and wouldn’t pass inspection due to misfires. Shops were charging 1,000-1,500 to swap the engine instead of doing a head job. Doing it this weekend myself after gaining confidence.

[@gustavrodriguez910]

@@chambliziOfficialChannel like I’ll literally save close to 1,000 dollars. Fuck those scam ass crooks.

[@ronsinson1989]

Thanks Eric I have a 2001 Honda s2000 Ap1 and there notorious for valve retainers cracking and so im a replace them my self now that I've watched your video I feel more confident in doing. Thanks for all you're videos I watch em every time I need help.

[@blakeprocter5818]

I know it's an old video, but cheers for this. This is going to be a fantastic reference point for me when I get around to replacing the stuck valve in my 1985 Toyota Cressida. Simple, informative and with a clear view of what's going on. Perfect.

[@MrSupernova111]

How did it go? Looks like the hardest part might be removing the engine block from the vehicle.

[@JOutterbridge]

Just wanted to say this is one of the best youtube videos I've ever seen. Great camera action AND description of each part AND what they do. Simply amazing, immediately subscribed for more tips and car info.

[@chambliziOfficialChannel]

Ive been watching Eric since 09 went to college came back and there are still other things to learn

[@Newbenwindowcleaningcom]

Eric for president ! Great videos , slow talk , easy to understand , classic , great guy ... oh ok , lets call him Eric the great guy of automotive guru.... thanks eric ... your videos , will guide me to my first k series swap .. from non automotive guy

[@dannytharrington277]

Good teachers always find ways to teach a complex subject in an easy and straightforward way of understanding it...

[@movingforward4950]

This is what I need to have done to my 1993 Honda Prelude I'm glad I found you on KZbin You've explained quite a few things to me in detail that are very important to my Honda thanks bro SEAN

[@Inboundbogie]

YOU !!! sir Eric never cease to amaze!! From us Aussies ! We salute you !

[@ItsMaTOfficial]

The transitions were the important part for me to better understand whats going on. Quality content and great explanation! Thank you!

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

I need to lap some valves, this is way easier than i thought it'd be. The right tool helps, when i've done it in the past it has been a struggle

[@liftedcj7on44s]

Have been using this tool for a good 4 years.

[@handyertanto76]

Thank you sir, for providing this video. Greetings from Indonesia

[@adamredden2007]

Dang man, if all of your videos are this straight forward, I think I've found a home 😄. Just bought a 78 F150 that has a 73 351W in it. Already have a sticky valve issue that I'm going to have to deal with. Thanks a lot!

[@roadworthy6901]

I am entertained with your Fairmont build, however for the record I do miss the days when I could say "Eric, you're always working on Honda'a!" ...and I love it.

[@carlrosenbaum3754]

I am not a mechanic but love watching your videos great to learn. New subscriber from phoenix az peace

[@MrGoblin60]

Great presentation Eric; very helpful. I liked that you keep the "blooper" in because it showed what can go wrong.

[@kenball1980]

Thanks! I tried 3 different types of spring compressors to no avail. The 36050 tool worked like a charm.

[@everettclunie3525]

That lisle tool is badass, not to mention reasonably priced! 54 bucks on Amazon? Nice! Glad I watched this 👍🏻

[@gatekeeper88]

awesome diagnostic vid, words aren't enough, but in saying.. valve seals, well to ME personally valve stem seals (where applicable) are my issue and perhaps an issue of many other viewers.

[@cherryblossomscarletokami9841]

even though i dont have a civic or an acura, your videos have helped me alot throughout time, thank you eric!

[@anaeleraphael8725]

Although there is always the possibility to improve on anything, but if this is how best you can teach, then keep it up. it is fast, straight to the points and I think rich in details. really love your style. Nigeria

[@fireyourrocketts]

I do not have leaking seals but took my pentastar apart to repair hydro lock, the heads and block will go to machine shop for cleaning inspecting and decking so I need to take the valves and seals off it, I do have the Leslie tool; thanks for the wonderful video.

[@DevJB]

I've learned three things here. 1. I need a bigger hammer. 2. I need the "LISLE 36050 kit". 3. I need to binge watch Eric's videos more often.

[@mesothorium]

Wish i had a teacher like you back when i was at school. Working as a technician now but my interests are in automotives.

[@roldanramos5064]

Thank you Sir, for the demo of the old tool and the new one. It is very helpful on newbies like my. God speed !

[@movingforward4950]

I'm doing valve stem seals on my h23a1 thanks to you Eric I definitely have the confidence to make this happen

[@robreyes5355]

Eric i been following you for years im a big fan.. Thanks to your videos i saved some money doing it myself..thank you ✌✌✌👍👍

[@hugososa8843]

Eric, you're the best man I speak from Cd Juarez Chihuahua, México. greetings.

[@pyrodemon131]

Jtown

[@Soulception]

Subscribed, im takeing an auto mechanics class so when i come home your pretty much my second teacher

[@502deth]

the 2nd tool- ive always done that with a deep socket. the socket could never reinstall them, of course. i like it.

[@reynaldoolivares2523]

thanks alot im looking towards something like this because my girls car has bad compression in one of the cylinders its 97 civic. all your vidieos have been great help. stay dirty guys.

[@estlhm805]

Great video and information! Always took this to the machine shop. But now after this video, I can do this.

[@taylorsellers7018]

thankyou so much this helped more than u know. you save me so much money and time its crazy not just this video. EricTheCarGuy needs his own tv show!!!

[@BJ-jl8ri]

thank you Eric appreciate you and I'm staying dirty!

[@LMacNeill]

Definitely will buy that Lisle 36050 tool if I ever again need to remove valves! That was SO much easier than the old-school way, which is the only way I've ever known. Thanks a bunch, Eric!

[@ericthecarguy]

They both work but the Lisle tool is super handy.

[@dolihnajacob9933]

Wow. I’m learning here.. thank you.. fantastic video

[@sheashaus1]

Great Video it’s giving me ideas of how to get it done with big sockets since I’m stuck at home.

[@oleand14]

Awesome, thank you! Doing this on my Bike soon, zx9r, never picked apart an engine before so your videos will be of Great help when i hate Reading service manuals... 🙄

[@petermorthen]

What a great video. Many thanks. Simple to follow and really well explained.

[@robertojimenez5081]

Thanks very much for your videos. It's very easy to understand you information. I'm sorry by my bad english.

[@oversea6171]

This guy is a Man this guy uses hard ass tools and say go all the way or don't do it it all.

[@jesselyons2002]

Yay pocket screwdriver is back. What about a tool review on that

[@sfitz-rp4du]

Eric, Thank you for this very informative video on how internal things work. I enjoy your tips and tutorials as a DIYer.

[@solesearched]

Wow Iv never seen that type of valve compression tool before (the second one), whoever designed it is a genius!

[@Ap-nv1hk]

If you lose one of those valve keepers or they come out when you compress the valve can that cause an engine to run lean? My car started to run lean and now it doesnt want to start at all and i took my spark plugs and they were all black one was even bent/melted partially. Could it be that the valve lost a keeper when I compressed it then and then the valve doesnt close all the way now and loses compression?

[@aarondickson9233]

I’ve seen all types of different of valve tools and I really like this one it is the best and fastest tool I’ve seen so far, thank you for this video so much!!!

[@givemea40pls]

eric i dont even know you but i feel like we have such a bond. it seems everytime i am working on something i am not familiar with you post a video on it while im doing the project haha. im doing valves on an 02 mazda and using an old fashioned compressor tool is such a pain i might invest in one of those newer tools for my own work. thank you

[@hyundaiverna]

It seems you can use that same tool and same method with the head still bolted to the block! I watched a video here in youtube where a guy removed the spark plug, stuffed a rope inside the cylinder, turned by hand the crank until reaching TDC on that cylinder (compression cycle), then if I am not mistaken used a similar tool to remove the keeper and the spring retainer. That will be awesome when you have to just replace valve seals instead of taking the head off to use the old school tool.

[@kimberlywilliams8011]

Freaking saved our lives!!! thank you so much for this video!!!

[@alexhoexum9548]

The new large valve spring compressor from harbor freight is actually very high quality and has fittings to reach down far enough into the head for the recessed valve springs

[@ericcross8361]

I learn SO MUCH from you! Thanks Eric!!!

[@gtamemeslietuviskaixp8727]

I'm working with engines we do the same thing but we have a peumatic device that press springs and we use magnet to remove spring locks but you have an amazing tool to nice job

[@messagetous]

Thanks Eric, now I need to see the valve seal on OHC while on the car.

[@Denzar007]

Love the video. Learned lots Eric thank u man.

[@danielholtzapple7124]

A old mechanic taught me how to remove valves. It was the same as your second technique. All you need is a scooter handle.

[@davidlqvist6679]

Very professional, this video could be used at an automotive school.

[@SilentGamer-jt8dl]

Excellent little tool ( the second one ) when I did the cylinder head on my Toyota Corolla ( 5afhe motor ) I decided to do the valve stem seals, and the head uses recessed valves, so I just used a 14mm socket to smack the valve down and remove keepers, but getting them back in was a pain xD.

[@ericmwendwa5257]

You are good man. Just learnt a lot here

[@DarkSlayer487]

For anyone curious, that V8 head is off of a GM LS series engine. The cathedral style ports and rounded top of the head is a dead giveaway.

[@eyevincast5440]

Wow you make it look so easy....but with the right tool you do the right job. Thanks love your vids very informative.

[@BigRedFishDad]

Great video... 10pm at night and I just went out and used a piece of 3/4 pvc with a hard drive magnet inside and removed the suspected bad valve. This was a great video. Of course to reinstall I will probably need to visit autozone loan a tool but at least you got me to the valve out and it wasn't bent... at least obviously so now I have to figure out is I just want to clean everything up real good and reinstall. (the car was only $300 and has lasted 16 months.

[@patamos7019]

2 quick tips for valve service.....tap the retainers lightly with a hammer before applying pressure with the compressor for those stubborn retainers and also....run a file around the tip of the valve in case the tip is mushroomed and won't come through the guide. I have always used the grease method to hold the keepers while doing installation.

[@AE-wi5fh]

Eric, you are the man. Love, Alex from Colorado ❤

[@marioenriquez6405]

Thanks EricTheCarGuy.

[@OhioLiving]

Eric Been watching your channel for a while and I am happy to see you doing this. It's great to share the information that you have worked hard to learn. Great tool to do the seals with the head on. I would mention that it's always a good idea when doing this with the head on to place rags over the oil drains on the head. Nothing worse then chasing a keeper that you hope fell all the way to the pan! Good stuff man keep sharing!

[@ocasioluis1149]

Good morning eric just to let u' that all of ur videos 📹 are very helpful a lot love ur videos 📹 all of them I well always give u' a five star 🌟 n'd thumbs 👍...have a great day.

[@JAVTROOPER]

You won't complete it without grease 😌 that is what happen to me Before i watch eric video. Thanks eric... You settle my work very easily

[@r0ckymountainhi]

Thanks for that part number for the Lisle 36050, and a very informative helpful video ETCG.

[@stangalang11]

This is extremely educational. Thank you 🙏

[@scratchcoderig]

Most excellent, you saved me from swearing... all day long.

[@John-rz6sp]

I use the Lisle to change the valve seals without having to remove the head. Just remove the valve cover and use compressed air or a rope in the cylinder to keep the valve from falling in. I love my Lisle 36050

[@shadowdog500]

I have both of those tools and still prefer the old way if the heads are off. I've used the air method that works great unless you drop a valve (you can usually suck it back in place with a shop vac). I keep a length of rope with a knot on the end to stuff in the spark plug hole now when doing it on the engine. Stuff the rope in the hole, rotate the engine to compress the rope, and use an on the head spring compressor to do the job.

[@adamramirez7626]

Awesome Eric thanks for teaching me.

[@mac4life55]

I made the second removal tool with a socket and a magnet and it worked great. Getting the keepers back in is going to be the tricky part. Thanks for the video!

[@Ambience88]

How'd you get it them back in?

[@onthatdove]

Your video gave my son and I great confidence to give it a try on a 3cyl diesel tractor engine. We succeeded! Now I just need to find TDC on the pistons so I can set all e lash and hear the engine crank for my very first time. Do you have a video on how to find TDC without timing marks?

[@michaelmilton8925]

These's build tips are good. When replacing valves an seals use oem parts (honda,toyota) don't settle with the seals that came with feel-pro gasket kit. Or use amazon replacement valves (dnj,evergreen) . you'll have oil leaks like me. Nothing wrong with feelpro gaskets though. Great rebuild kits

[@jmcenterprises9591]

Nice vid. I wish you did the valve seals too, I'd like to see that. Thanks,

[@gerardkavanagh144]

Very well explained and demonstrated; as usual a top video. Many Thanks.

[@edhorn958]

excellent lesson for a beginner such as myself, thank you

[@gogogeedus]

I did a lot of valve grinds back in the eighties, I used a machine called a Repco cynchroseater, a very good quality Australian made valve grinding machine, I had my own handmade valve spring tool, it had a large plate that went under the head and a rod that the lever slid along, the lever or handle had a flat section with a series of holes that a pivot was connected to that you could adjust to suit the valve it pushed down on.

[@mgza2007]

was wondering how this would work on my 5.3 lsx, then you pulled out a 5.3 head. awesome

[@ryanschmid9300]

I always learn something new with your videos, thanks Eric!

[@AceEvolution917]

Exallante detail! I had been looking for a tutorial on how to do this exact thing, and I like that you do a lot of honda videos cause it helps guide me in my self taught mechanic applications with my Acura Integra! Thanks EricTheCarGuy!