Acura TL (Honda Accord V6) Valve Cover Gasket Replacement

This video will show you how to replace the left and right bank valve cover gaskets, spark plug tube seals and the rubber grommets for the valve cover bolts on a 2004 Acura TL as well as Honda's Accord with the same 3.2L V6 engine. These V6 engines typically having over 100,000 miles and/or over 10 years old tend to develop leaks at and around the valve cover gaskets. In addition, these leaks could finds its way to the alternator (thereby prematurely damaging it), and the engine's oil level may drop below the oil dip stick minimum oil mark before the next oil change. Tightening the valve cover bolts will not resolve the leakage since the bolt tension is usually "bottomed out" and the rubber grommets below the valve cover bolt washer could have shrunk and hardened. The valve cover bolts are designed to "bottom out" to prevent over tensioning the rubber grommets. Very old grommets and valve cover gaskets could harden to a point where they feel like plastic and can easily break apart when bent or twisted. Applying RTV under the gasket will not stop the leakage. Consider replacing the rubber air hose leading to the throttle body when performing this job. They tend to harden and eventually crack causing a vacuum leak leading to poor engine performance.
The replacement gasket kit (which includes spark plug tube seals, valve cover rubber grommets and valve cover gaskets) used in this video was made by FelPro. I have used their products over the years and been satisfied with their consistent quality and durability. This kit is compatible with the 03' - 09' MDX, 05' - 08' RL, 04' - 08 TL, 03' - 07' Accord, 05' - 10' Odyssey, 05' - 08 Pilot, 06' - 08' Pilot, 06' - 08' Ridgeline and the 04' - 07' Saturn Vue.
The battery powered electric ratchet wrenches used to remove and install the various nuts and bolts is Milwaukee's M12 series ratchet wrenches. The 3/8" ratchet is over 6 years old and the 1/2" ratchet is a recent purchase. The 1/2" produces up to 60 lbs of torque which was ample to remove the bolts holding down the intake plenum.
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[@FarAboveDaCloudz]

Unlike most people I've seen, you use the proper tools for every different aspect of this service. You're a true pro!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks ... appreciate you comment! Using the right tools makes the job go faster and easier.

[@jantzen9183]

What an absolute killer video. Thank for getting to the point and leaving pauses so we know what products to use. Such a great help man.

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet and glad the video helped you out!

[@grosalie2022ramirez]

I like your style brother. More show and less talking.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for your comment. You're right. Don't want to waste your time with a lot of useless talking.

[@healeddegree6283]

Agreedddd

[@charlesc6056]

I like that too but you took off a lot of stuff u didn’t have to u could’ve worked around most of all that

[@hardlymovingpro]

If it's in my way and it takes a few minutes to get it off, it's coming off with my power tools.

[@rlcnatl]

How long did this take real time?

[@lukaz13sm]

I’ll do this job this week. I feel more positive to do this thanks to this video. Great job.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Good luck!

[@babycakes8434]

@Angel Serrano How did it go?

[@bryans3287]

Finally someone knows how to use dielectric grease .I've seen people use this stuff on Plug terminal Connections . Definitely not good for metal on metal, Especially in conductivity For electrical current

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for sharing.

[@balkee42]

Tackling this next week soon as my valve adjustment tool comes in

[@hardlymovingpro]

Let us know how it goes!

[@johngroner1979]

Ugh, doing this in a few weeks so thanks for posting this fantastic walkthrough for me

[@hardlymovingpro]

Not that bad compared to Toyota's V6.

[@H2VPROEternal]

Thanks for the motivation seems the timing belt and valve cover seals jobs should be easy to do myself just need some good music and plenty of water and snacks lol

[@hardlymovingpro]

Good attitude and good luck!

[@bluntkushman9660]

love your style of video man feels like your honestly just trying to help show us how to get it done looks like ima have do the same thing unfortunately

[@hardlymovingpro]

I appreciate that!

[@bluntkushman9660]

​@@hardlymovingpro hey man do you remember the socket sizes for this job sorry i know it was years ago

[@hardlymovingpro]

Japanese cars use 10, 12, 14 and 17 mm nuts and bolts

[@bluntkushman9660]

@@hardlymovingpro dude your a friggin life saver thank you

[@paulbonaventura4969]

So I googled this to see what my mechanic had to do... and I concluded I am not a mechanic and glad I have a trusted one!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Not a repair for anyone.

[@2wdDenali]

Very helpful and very informational! Great video thank you

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@austinmartinez6865]

Amazing video thank you for all of the perfect angles! Is there anywhere I can find a torque chart?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for your post and comments! Here's a link for torque specs: static.cargurus.com/images/site/2017/03/24/13/00/pic-7394743254260623719-1600x1200.png

[@fernandohuerta1483]

Great video and great detailing on how to take care of everything. Now, let's try on my 08 Acura TL. Very much appreciated.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Good luck!

[@balkee42]

Howd it go ?

[@Angel-HC]

I started smelling oil burning from my TL at about 181k miles and of course when I popped the hood, there was oil dripping from the front valve cover gasket onto the exhaust manifold. Now I just need to decide if I feel like taking on this job myself or paying my friend's shop to do it.

[@hardlymovingpro]

On a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is the most difficult; I'd give it a 3.

[@GERALD_Featureworx]

Great video. 👍🏻. How long did that take you?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks! Around 2.5 - 3.0 hours.

[@jaredcrowe7151]

What is the torque specs on the manifold?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Suggest you get a Chilton repair manual with the specs.

[@marioc2155]

@5:20 would you happen to know what that part is?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Think that's the vvt camshaft position sensor.

[@marioc2155]

It doesn’t seem like the right one, but I’ll keep looking. When we were trying to take it out it was really stuck and ended up breaking it off inside there! =\

[@aliterzi7430]

Thank you for great video Trully apricated you

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet!

[@shauntrafter4957]

What's the thing you took out on the front left next to the dipstick? Mine is leaking and need to know what it is to replace or find torque.

[@hardlymovingpro]

I think it's a non functional plug. Believe a replacement with a new o ring should fix it.

[@FrezhRhythm]

Great work man

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for the visit!

[@ct4cf]

I’m a bit surprised that u didn’t perform a valve adjustment &a throttle body cleaning while u were inside.

[@hardlymovingpro]

They would be separate DIY videos.

[@the_aby_ss_8530]

behind the valve cover is the fuel injector right? I have P0304 code I change both spark plugs and coil but won’t go away and fuel injector is what I think it is

[@hardlymovingpro]

Cylinder # 4 misfire. Maybe the replacement coil is defective or you replaced the wrong coil.

[@HldnTudix00]

Hey great video do u know what size bolts those are that hood the valve cover down

[@hardlymovingpro]

10 mm for the valve cover. 12 mm for the intake manifold.

[@flipinfin]

Great work make it look easy. Where you located wanna do mine?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks! Memphis.

[@SeanKing-c8o]

Great job ‼️

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks 💯

[@CarlosMartinez-so2ws]

Thank you very helpful

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet!

[@AN-ce1nd]

What torque for the valve covers and the manifold bolts? Thanks

[@hardlymovingpro]

Here you go: www.justanswer.com/uploads/jss21382/2009-07-23_011751_118521257.gif

[@arnelhernandez5478]

Thank you so much sir..

[@hardlymovingpro]

Most welcome!

[@raulramos4100]

Hey thanks for the vid , I recently did my valve cover gasket on my 04 tl and after putting everything back together I get a kind of loud beeping/whistling sound, any idea ?

[@hardlymovingpro]

You've got a vacuum leak. Check that all your hoses are connected and not leaking. Also, check that the all plenum bolts have been tighten ... otherwise you've got a leak between the plenum and intake manifold.

[@bigjhbg]

I just did a valve cover gasket and now the abs and brake light is on and vsa does anyone know why

[@hardlymovingpro]

@@bigjhbg Check the vacuum line going from brake booster to the intake plenum. Spray brake cleaning on all vacuum lined and listen for an increase in rpm's. Where ever the rpm's go up, that's you're source of air leakage.

[@bigjhbg]

@Hardly moving productions ok I will check it out but when I turn the car off it went off on restart

[@hardlymovingpro]

@@bigjhbg Also check all electrically connectors

[@the_aby_ss_8530]

do you need to empty the oil pan to do this job right?

[@hardlymovingpro]

No need to drain the oil before removing the valve cover.

[@the_aby_ss_8530]

Hardly Moving Productions thank you doing the valve cover job on my TL tomorrow

[@LuiZGraphZ]

it is necessary to remove the spark plugs?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Nope. Just the coil packs.

[@LuiZGraphZ]

@@hardlymovingpro thanks

[@exsxpx1]

How long did it take you?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Can take up to 3 hours.

[@Jarco101]

You the man

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet!

[@miguelrivera827]

We need Acura RL videos TL is not only Acura

[@hardlymovingpro]

Not many RL's around to fix.

[@miguelrivera827]

@@hardlymovingpro it's getting custom parts, like front bra, I bet in Japan have alot of Acura RL

[@hardlymovingpro]

Acura's answer to the Lexus V8 LS. Not successful

[@MinecraftSurge]

ugh this is so cancer. I did this on my 04 mdx, and i didnt do the rear valve cover gasket because i couldn't find anyway to get the stupid engine harness/spark plug wires off of the rear valve cover. I was to scared to do what this man did with just doing the job with the wires in the way, because i didnt use the diaelectric grease or whatever he called it, and it took like 20 minutes to put on the front valve cover back on because the spark plug tube seals would get stuck on the tubes. I wish I watched this before i did the job.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Live and learn. If in your shoes, I'd just revisit the job and do the rear cover. But that's me talking.

[@terrywalters5410]

Honestly it's much easier than it looks. I also found it easier just to unbolt the throttle body instead of disconnecting the hoses, it's only four bolts :-) also if you use a high-quality skinny flat head screwdriver in between the outer seal and the wall you can pry out those ignition coil gaskets super quick and easy. I've always dreaded removing those gaskets but this new technique is super easy :-)

[@hardlymovingpro]

Whatever works

[@TheBombdre]

This video was very much needed on the internet. Thanks! You make it look easy and give me confidence

[@hardlymovingpro]

Yes ... not that difficult of a job to do. Thanks for your comment. To support our channel and to get notifications of new videos, please subscribe.

[@Bodie007]

I like how the action is sped up and then if you need to see a can (degreaser) or something there's a pause just long enough.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you liked it and thanks for your post!

[@MrJdsenior]

Uses HOSE PLIERS to twist the hose off...also cross pattern multi pass tightening and a torque wrench where necessary, tapes the motor intake holes for crud and dropped bolts/nuts (yes, I had to retrieve one once, learned that trick in a hurry after that, without being shown, but usually stuffed paper towels originally, would be about a million times worse if it happened and you DIDN'T realize where it went, new engine time). WHAT CONCEPTS! ;-) I'm just about to do this (today), and thought this would be much more informative than the service manual...more good info is never a bad thing...much help, thanks for posting. Only the front one is leaking, but I will do both, as it is likely hardened, as well, and will leak sooner than later. BTW, my TL has 307K on it, still is perfectly quiet, uses almost no oil, and the oil is STILL just off the original honey color at change, used to be able to tell NO difference new at changes (LOW "blow by"). Performance seems as new. Amazing motor, all around. This is the FIRST motor service of any kind. Compressor clutch went out (prob my fault, wetted it cleaning the compartment, actually Dad, not me) and starter solenoid wore itself out and was getting intermittent (it reqd mult key turns sometimes to start it) at about 260K (shocker) only other engine work so far. Tranny needed rebuild at 300K, was starting to hunt gears weirdly. All in all, not too shabby. I'm curious to see if all the grunting pulling the seals and pushing the cover bolts thru their seals is really going to be necessary. ;-P I'm betting you don't even know you are doing that, or maybe it's just an extremely close mic. I almost never let people work on my cars, but I WOULD you, watching this, nice clean, careful, and caring work. All my "twisty" ratchets are pneumatic...I can see where electric might in some respects be superior....that chord is likely easier to move about than the heavy stiff air hose...(especially since I noticed you weren't grunting in those parts). Just kidding. PS I guess ULEV means, among other things, about 3X as many hoses, valves and other manifold claptrap, huh? PPS I think I will run this video again on the back together part as a check of "all is well/reconnected". When I was younger, I didn't seem to miss stuff, no manual, no nothing, just jumping in. At my current age, I'm not so cocky as my memory ain't what it used to be (like nostalgia, insert for "my memory"). PPPS And yes, I too specd Felpro. I have done several rebuilds with them, and except for those crappy cork gaskets EVERYONE used to use in valve covers, they held up great...going to rubber gaskets there was a BRILLIANT change. If you ever worked on old Holley carbs, that had those damned "corkies" things throughout, and about 70,000 holes (it seemed) to seal, usually all of which MUST be sealed for the carb to work worth a damn, and dropped them on a CP Hi Po 383, which ran so hot, with those up over the valve cover exhaust manifolds would literally WARP the carb over a couple of years....those "WEREN'T the days" in some respects. Their "power valves" were junk, too, as I remember. About the best performing carbs you could get, though, WHEN they worked.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Great post! FYI ...Honda transmissions can get very finicky. As soon as the oil gets a little dark, do a drain and fill with synthetic ATF (E.g. Valvoline Synthetic @ Walmart). Watch my video on the front suspension replacement to make the car ride like new!

[@MrJdsenior]

@@hardlymovingpro Will do on the ATF. You wouldn't believe this front suspension if I showed it to you. My father, when he was last driving it said the struts feel like new. I laughed, went up and bounced the car, and when I let go it damped just like it should. I was amazed, even Toyota struts aren't ANYTHING like that! (Two Camrys, great cars, struts, not so much). I will watch the vid to see. Oh, one other fix I forgot to mention (also just done before I got it) is he had a rebuilt CV shaft put on on one side. The old one had a torn boot and was just barely starting to click, but worked fine. Afterward, the front end feels sort of squirrelly under hard acceleration, tries to pull the steering wheel around in your hands, which it didn't do before. Any ideas? It has ABS and YAW augmentation, and I was wondering if the guy that "fixed" it could have screwed up something there (sensor maybe?). I was thinking about finding a good TL shaft in a yard with good boots to replace it. I wish he had kept the old shaft, I would have "rebuilt" it, clean, reboot, and relube, which I suspect is all they do, generally. i"m finding pretty much everything he had done needs fixing, and it was done by the dealer (whoo boy), except the starter, which he and I did. He won't crawl around under them any more but still does a little work from the top, with chiding and prompting, at 80+. :-) We found the solenoid was hermetic, so ground it open just to see...the contacts were basically GONE.

[@boston_loud92]

Damn I was watching to seee if I can maybe try to do it on my own but I’m just scared to get stuck halfway bro 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@hardlymovingpro]

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Call any available mobile mechanic as backup.

[@boston_loud92]

@@hardlymovingpro thank you bro I’m just going to try bro and the fact that you replied I’m going to comment again if I need help brother

[@hardlymovingpro]

Ok! Good luck!

[@zkampyman]

Great video. Easy to understand. Fast forward makes it much easier to watch! A+++

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you liked it!

[@pietroscorpio3663]

Was that the same intake gasket that came off , When u took the intake off the motor or replaced with a new one when u put the intake back on ???

[@hardlymovingpro]

I used the same metal intake gasket. They can be reused.

[@pietroscorpio3663]

Good to know THANKS , Gotta do mine .

[@ElCompi14]

excellent video bro! It is the best I have seen on KZbin, very clean to work, I have seen others that need a lathe to put the screw gaskets like that wtf, I wish here in Mexico there was a mechanic who worked like this

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for your critique!

[@adrianarzate1459]

You made this look so easy. I’m about to do this. Need a few extra tools that made it look easier. So going to have to get that.

[@hardlymovingpro]

That 19 mm Leslie high mass impact socket used with a powered impact driver will make easy removal of the crankshaft pulley.

[@scottgm321]

Thanks for the video. It helped a great deal. I used my heat gun to soften up the spark plug seals to remove them.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Good idea!

[@kingsolomon9969]

You don't need to replace the intake gaskets when doing this job?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Nope because it's metal

[@1234Tubie]

Are these valve cover gaskets different than head gaskets? Mine is leaked oil at the front head cover where the seal is but I'm not sure what to replace. Nice video.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Head gaskets and valve cover gaskets are completely different. Oil leaks are from hardened, cracked valve cover gaskets that can no longer maintain a good seal.

[@eliasrosales3295]

Engineers suck remember the day when you took off 8 screws and you changed the gasket now you do all this.

[@hardlymovingpro]

The price of progress?

[@Brainfreeze401]

On average what would a job like this cost , more or less? I know prices vary but just an idea.

[@hardlymovingpro]

I've seen some ridiculously high price quotes so it's hard to say. Repair costs are getting outrageous IMHO. You're looking at 3 hours labor x labor rate + parts. Take that and multiple by 2X or 3X on a extreme high quote.

[@diamondbelaughing9558]

This applies to the 6th gen accord v6 also right?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Should be the same

[@SBM_Reem]

I’ll have to definitely do this sober my high ass gon forget sumin

[@hardlymovingpro]

Good luck!

[@xt001x]

When you realize maybe this repair is above your head

[@hardlymovingpro]

Not too bad taking it a step at a time.

[@R34s3y91]

Ur good ! Ima do this on my car next

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks and good luck with the repair!

[@AM-nn9sv]

Excellent video!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@TheNotYetProSkaters]

What’s the labor time on this job ?

[@hardlymovingpro]

For me, under 3 hours.

[@TheNotYetProSkaters]

@@hardlymovingpro yeah but what would a shop charger for a labor rate how Many hours is book time

[@crankybear1236]

Excellent work.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for your comment and support!

[@vapingtwinkie761]

Can we all agree fel pro sucks .

[@hardlymovingpro]

Why?

[@Gibbopotam]

From here and what I've seen on several similar videos, also combined with from my own experience, under the right-hand side head's cover (front one, farther from the firewall) it's always dirtier than under the left-hand side one. Why does it happen? I'd suppose the front one gets cooler because it's more exposed to the air flow, but I didn't see this effect on Toyota's 1MZ-FE in my Avalon. Is it a Honda J-series design flaw?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Excessive heat on one side of the engine vs the other can cause the cover gasket to dry rot, harden and eventually leak. Just an assumption on my part.

[@andrewharriman9497]

You didn’t replace the intake plenum gasket.?

[@hardlymovingpro]

No I did not. If it leaks, then I'll get a new one.

[@andrewharriman9497]

Thanks doing it right now as we speak so just wanted to know before i finish up

[@aaronjerome1200]

Surgical 👍🏾😎

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@Spacecow-ft1cr]

What is the name of the hose you were removing at 2:42

[@hardlymovingpro]

Plenum vacuum hose.

[@Spacecow-ft1cr]

@@hardlymovingpro mannnn I’ve been looking all morning thanks man 🙏

[@YoutubeFanatic916]

Dang I need to invest in those hose pliers. I'm the Corps we had pliers with rubber ends but they were big and clunky. The ones your using are dope, never seen them before. Thanks for the video, I just feel like this will be a pain but tomorrow I'll get er done haha

[@hardlymovingpro]

Yup ... hose pliers come in handy and are extreme time saver.

[@Mickeystyles1]

I think i might have to do this job but i have to check the ninor things first. Today i got a p0174 code and before that i started hearing a sound from the engine part only when i accelerate past 20 or 30 mph. Could this be it?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Based on the error code, check for air vacuum leaks ... like that big air hose connected to the throttle body ... they do crack with age.

[@carlossosa2940]

I’m planning to do this job on my tl and also the oil pan I have a leak but not sure if is the oil pan but valve cover looks like it but I’m kinda afraid of too many hoses I don’t wanna cause a vacuum leak 😊

[@hardlymovingpro]

Not that many hoses.

[@hakimdurand8427]

Someones selling a Acura TL 2004 for 2500 and tells me the gasket needs to change and the part is already there but they dont have the money to fix it right away...I want my first car but idk if I am capable..

[@hardlymovingpro]

Around a 3 hour labor job to replace the valve cover gaskets.

[@tongvang724]

Wait, so you dont need to torque anything else?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Such as?

[@tongvang724]

@@hardlymovingpro Idk, All the other bolts that wasnt torqued. I want to know because I plan to do mine too.

[@fabianortiz482]

Why is everyone saying FEL-PRO is NOT the way to go? Should I got trust them and just buy it at autozone or spend the extra dough and get Honda genuine?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Haven't had any problems with Fel-Pro.

[@kpglo]

@hardlymovingproduction I have a Valve Cover Gasket Leak And Side Timing Cover Leak Thats dripping onto my transmission that’s what Goodyear Told Me When I Took it for a oil change and after I took it to a mechanic He Said Its The Timing Belt And The Valve Cover Gasket what do you think is wrong with it? I asked the Goodyear mechanic if it’s has to do with my timing belt they said no but the other mechanic I took it too said it does need to be changed too

[@hardlymovingpro]

I'd.say it's the valve cover gaskets. Get it replaced, power wash the engine then look for new oil leaks.

[@kpglo]

@@hardlymovingpro you think I should do the timing belt ontop of the valve cover gaskets? Thanks for a quick reply good thing you know your stuff on these Acura TLs

[@hardlymovingpro]

On the V6 doing a valve cover gasket replacement is unrelated to the timing belt

[@kpglo]

@@hardlymovingpro alright thanks man I’ll check it out and see the outcome hopefully this oil leak isn’t gonna make the engine or tranny shot I just got this car with only 135k on it

[@hardlymovingpro]

One step at a time

[@carl565]

Are the ignition coil seals supposed to rest on top of the tubes or are the tubes supposed to be sticking out of the ignition coil seals when the valve cover is put back on?

[@hardlymovingpro]

The spark plug tube should be slightly pass through the seal. The seal prevents the oil from creeping up pass the top of the tube and from the ceiling of the valve cover.

[@w0zerz236]

Holy crap. I’m watching this to help out a homie & boy it was way easier on my tsx 😂

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks for sharing!

[@chrissanders2562]

If someone wanted me to do this for them what would be a fair price to charge them for my labor?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Based on retail full service rates which have been going up, I'd say around $70 for independent work

[@yassinejilalirahmani8629]

Quick question, what that part at 2:36 I broke the piece to that trying to get the hose off

[@hardlymovingpro]

Don't recall. It's some type of vacuum controller. Recommend you get one at a salvage yard. You can also look for the part online via a Honda diagram showing all the parts connected to the plenum.

[@abcamir1]

thanks for this video , i have a problem with my acura mdx ,it works perfect no check engin ,but it smell burning inside the car mechanics cant see the reason .any advice?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Could be during engine warm up when there's a high fuel to air mixture and you air vent is on fresh air setting sucking in the fumes in a close garage door setting. You may also have a mild coolant leak that's burning off but evaporates off too quickly to notice. Check the coolant level and hoses. Also valve cover oil leak getting on exhaust manifold.

[@andrebatista4474]

honda acordd v6 year 2006 if breaking the timing belt damages the valves

[@hardlymovingpro]

More than likely yes ... the valves could be damaged.

[@DeadMan4Lifevideos]

Do you need to unplug the battery before taking it apart or is it safe to do all this while the battery is plugged in ?

[@hardlymovingpro]

No need to disconnect the battery.

[@tehpanuychikon168]

Amazing video.Wow! 👍 But its scary to do it myself😬.So many hoses/vacuum lines 😬

[@hardlymovingpro]

Not too bad.

[@kavii818]

Fantastic video man

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@juls5552]

Does this tutorial apply to the 2006 Acura TL? Thanks for the video! 🤙

[@hardlymovingpro]

Might be slightly different.

[@MarcoS-yd9pf]

Should you not burp the coolant system after introducing air into it?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Nope. In this video, after noticing the coolant levels in the radiator and reservoir tank were a little low, I just topped them off with some extra coolant.

[@sabbie7]

Excellent coverage. Thank you. Doing mine now

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad it helped!

[@viewlesswind]

Do you need to drain engine oil and coolant first?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Not at all.

[@kttangos2871]

Great video👍👍👍 i need that Milwaukee hand ratchet😎😎😎

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks! The Milwaukee impact tools have saved me an unbelievable amount of time with repair work!

[@manuelramos4608]

Is that the head gasket you took out at 4:45?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Intake plenum gasket.

[@thepiecesfit5049]

How much time on average would you say this took without the video being sped up if one were to also change the spark plugs?

[@hardlymovingpro]

I'd say around 4 hours

[@thepiecesfit5049]

@@hardlymovingpro thank you I was quoted 4 hours for this labor and was wondering if that was off base.

[@hardlymovingpro]

I can do it in under 3 ...but gave an extra hour for newbies

[@justaregularguy3827]

Hey odd question but my center rear spark plug coil had oil on it so I'm changing the valve cover gasket.... And I noticed my check engine came on keep in mind havent touched shit yet all 6 cylinders said misfire and all I did was change all 6 plugs to laser iridium ngk..... Did I do somthing wrong I added boot protector and torqued the plugs to spec and checked all coils in short Could a bad valve cover or head gasket cause my misfire why would all 6 misfire with p0300 codes or is a coil or all suddenly bad replaced 2-3 not long ago and that 1 recently plz help 04 Acura tl

[@hardlymovingpro]

The P0300 should be followed by P0301 through P0306 to indicated what plugs are misfiring. Start by swapping the coil pack from a good firing cylinder to a bad and see if there's a diffence.

[@justaregularguy3827]

@@hardlymovingpro OK all 6 of my ne went and I said wtf is going on gonna replace my two valve cover ver gaskets and head gaskets and swap coils around and see what happens after I reset my ecu thanks again :) I'll text back if somthing new happens

[@hardlymovingpro]

You replaced the head gasket?

[@justaregularguy3827]

@@hardlymovingpro I'm going to with the valve cover gaskets soon typo my bad there mahle brand

[@frankmcfield9942]

Will those valve covers fit a acura rl 2005?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Do not know.

[@rafaelbanda4763]

Do you need to drain out coolant before replacing the valve gasket ?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Nope ... not necessary.

[@crystrezerex2life]

Good stuff....straight to the point....no junk content.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@youngdex7]

what would happen if these things went out ?like what would be the symptoms

[@hardlymovingpro]

Oil leakage around the perimeter of the gasket eventually leaking on to the ground as well as causing smoke when it leaks onto your exhaust manifolds.

[@youngdex7]

@@hardlymovingpro i found a mixture of water im assuming in my oil possibly head gasket ? i haven’t gotten it diagnosed may you possibly know

[@DavidGarcia-fh9ij]

Great video thanks 👌

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you liked it 👍

[@TheBombdre]

Hey so I just did this job but after wards my check engine light came on. Any help?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Make sure all electrical connections have been connected along with vacuum tubes.

[@TheBombdre]

Hardly Moving Productions ok I will check.... the idle seems very high and the car won’t go past 2k rpm

[@BAAAM101]

TheBombdre this is LIMP MODE. Check your THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. It’s behind the throttle body. Might not be in all the way

[@TheBombdre]

Tyrel Davis you were absolutely correct. Forgot to plug it in. Thanks!

[@yoppy1984]

Hello excellent video how much would a job like this cost if I have all the parts also are you located in NJ

[@hardlymovingpro]

Around a 3 to 4 hour job. I'll be in Jersey in a month or so.

[@yoppy1984]

Perfect please let me know what part of Jersey you are from I have all the parts also how much would it be thanks for the reply

[@yoppy1984]

Hello just wanted to follow up and see if you are in Jersey already please let me know Ty

[@ismaelledesma5527]

What was your torque spec

[@hardlymovingpro]

I don't use torque specs for small nuts and bolts.

[@ypreeg]

Great video...Question; How would I be able to tell it's my valve cover gasket need replacement? what do I look for and where?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Black oily residue below the base of the valve cover. Also oil burn smell.

[@ypreeg]

@@hardlymovingpro appreciate you getting back to me so fast...subscribing...thanks also for the links to the items.

[@hardlymovingpro]

You bet.

[@Danny-fk8vx]

Magnificent job. No time wasted at all. Splendid.

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@adriancruz2132]

Great video easily understandable walkthrough, without having to explain in words. What are the torque specs for the manifold when putting it back on?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Glad you liked it! Torque specs is around 16 lbs.

[@adriancruz2132]

@@hardlymovingpro thanks, that's for the top cover, how about the inside manifold where your going in working your way out?

[@vikp.610]

16lbs the middle (inside) Everything outside its 8.7lbs. I read to be careful (the bolts break)

[@championz1184]

Just replaced my spark plugs on my tl. Seems like something went in there. Sound like a clacking noise. If I remove the head like you did you think I'll get it?

[@hardlymovingpro]

I'd look inside with an inspection probe (Endoscope) way before removing the head.

[@championz1184]

@@hardlymovingpro thank you very much

[@championz1184]

@@hardlymovingpro where do recommend putting the cam at?

[@hardlymovingpro]

@@championz1184 spark plug hole.

[@championz1184]

@@hardlymovingpro thank you, really appreciate the help

[@bobbylee3211]

I really liked your video. No BS just action and easy to follow. Didn't understand the arrows though. Would be nice if you posted a link to the gasket kit you used. Thank you for this video!

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks! If parts and/or tools are available in Amazon, I post them in the text description of the video.

[@bobbylee3211]

@@hardlymovingpro We have a 2001 Acura TL. I will check with FelPro.

[@hardlymovingpro]

@@bobbylee3211 Felpro is good quality.

[@bobbylee3211]

@@hardlymovingpro I know. I'm 72 and have been using Felpro since I owned my first car...

[@hardlymovingpro]

Mahle and Victor Reinz are also good brands.

[@LongNguyen-mu7bb]

Great job ,working no talking thanks

[@hardlymovingpro]

Thanks!

[@adamUDavies]

Thanks for the great video. Where can you find the plastic screws that holds down the engine cover ?

[@hardlymovingpro]

Sorry ... don't understand ... there are no plastic screws. Are you talking about the valve cover 10 mm bolts?

[@adamUDavies]

@@hardlymovingpro sorry , I'm talking about the plastic engine cover that is held down with the plastic keepers. A flat screw driver removes and installs them ?

[@hardlymovingpro]

@@adamUDavies Oh ... I call that the engine dust cover. That part's too unique. Probably the dealership is your only option.