Honda Accord VTC Strainer Replacement

[@GlorytoGod549]

Thank you for posting this, looks like a fairly easy job. I changed the valve cover gaskets, vvt solenoid and it still continued leaking oil. I purchased one of these filters and I'll find out when I change it.

[@MiguelCruz-md5zj]

Did it work?.

[@kanenscott8883]

Any update?

[@kmb0172]

Thanks I figured out where the oil was coming from but couldn’t figure out the name of the part

[@BellaRocko]

If anyone is wondering, the specs for those two bolts are 7-8 lb-ft.

[@donnacordle9443]

Fixing to change this on my 03 Honda Accord hope this is the leak

[@uttasyda9746]

I'm pretty sure u didn't have to take off ps hose off there's a bolt up near firewall that moves it around pretty easily!

[@uttasyda9746]

Btw torque specs can be found in manual or at Hondas website because my dumbass used to overtighten "everything " When I 1st started working on cars,I ruined or nearly ruined every 😑 job I was doing because 1.didn't realize my strength! 2.didnt realize about torque ft. Lbs!! 3.gaskets that compress too much are useless!!! 😆 lol When u learn that in like ur tween yrs is better than learning that in ur 20s!! Especially when it's fix ur car or pay the rent...but u need ur car to run right in order to pay the rent to get to work!!! Now I torque "ALL" the bolts I'm not sure of except like common sense ones,hand tighten than a 1/4 turn is what my old man taught me can still hear him yelling at me like when I was a kid!!!"don't overtighten the bolts,asshole!" Lmfao 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@Esuper1]

Thanks for your videos man. Helps alot. Did you have to drain the oil before doing this?

[@BarberAutomotive]

Nope don’t need to. Might be a good idea to do after if you really feel the need. If you work clean it should be fine.

[@Esuper1]

@@BarberAutomotive Thank U

[@honestnewsnet]

Does the 2007 Honda VTEC 4 cylinder have this strainer?

[@BarberAutomotive]

And to answer your original question… it was changed because the o-ring seal that’s part of the strainer gets hard, cracks, and leaks with age. Commonly misdiagnosed as a valve cover gasket leak.

[@Usernamejaimeduenas]

Do you have to take off the bolt were the tension moves?

[@honestnewsnet]

You never said why the strainer needed to be changed? The strainer did not look bad so why change it?

[@BarberAutomotive]

The rubber oring seal that’s part of the screen was old and leaking oil. The strainer usually isn’t a problem it’s the seal that’s the big problem as it gets hard, cracks, then leaks…

[@nathanield.4527]

Great job Miles! We’re you able to easily see where the leak was coming from? That part looks like it’s buried pretty good and would make it difficult to see the leakage.

[@BarberAutomotive]

Nathaniel D. It’s buried but you can get a flashlight and mirror down there and see it pretty easily.

[@nathanield.4527]

Miles Barber Thanks Miles. I have a leak also and I changed my VTEC filter (located near the oil filter) but still notice a leak. I’ll checkout the location of your leak and see if that’s where the leak is from.

[@leonardoalfaro8916]

@@nathanield.4527 Did you get the leak fix? I have the same issue, it was leaking around the VTEC solenoid, the seal was replaced but it is leaking again and we don,t know where.

[@saucysuishi341]

@@leonardoalfaro8916 there is the Vtec seal with a small mesh and there are oil pressure sensor on the Vtec that have a oring that also leaks. There is this mesh for the vtc that you can spot it right behind the power steering pump looking from the side passed the belt ,Small block tire too bolt heads. Than there is the vtc that is located right above the engine mount and between the timing chain also needs o ring. Thanks I now I need to do this but I’ve been pushing it back for I’ve two year now. I have all the parts lol. Just like the starter been bad for 3 year lol. But I need to remove the intake to do starter

[@uttasyda9746]

I haven't changed mine on my k24 I got recently, accord I been told u can get that cover off w/out removing everything but I doubt it,I couldn't on my last accord same k24 Engine setup, idk what's ur take on it Miles??imma try it tho

[@saucysuishi341]

I also thought the same. I hitting this tomorrow fret a year of leaks. Let you knwo

[@mogtrader8]

What tool was that to get the belt off? Thanks for the vid.

[@BarberAutomotive]

Serpentine belt tool. Can rent them from the auto parts stores if you need.

[@vmanjose]

Is there a hole to the right of the Strainer cover right behind the intake manifold ? I was following the leak and I’m thinking it’s the strainer as well but I thought it was odd to see a while with oil there and made me wonder maybe it’s coming from the hole

[@saucysuishi341]

Due to driving the oil goes all over.

[@austintalley4070]

Besides the oil leak were there any other issues with the way the vehicle ran?

[@BarberAutomotive]

Austin Talley the vehicles owner did not mention any drivability concerns. There shouldn't be any unless oil level gets overly low. That will also cause a check engine light for vtec performance.

[@Vee908]

What size were the sockets?

[@BarberAutomotive]

Nessuhhmakeup oh man I don’t know off the top of my head but it’s a Honda so have 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm ready for sure. I would just grab a 1/4 drive metric set from 5-15mm and a 3/8 drive metric set from 8-19mm. You will of course need a 1/4 and 3/8 drive ratchet as well. For this job that will take care of it.

[@nathanield.4527]

I was thinking about getting one of those cordless ratchets. Do you think it’s worth it? Give me some buying advice and tips on what to look for. Thanks!

[@BarberAutomotive]

Nathaniel D. There are only 3 I would even consider. Milwaukee, Ingersol Rand, and Snap on. Out of those I have only used the snap on and Milwaukee. I own the Milwaukee and would never go with anything else. Mileaukee’s M18 and M12 systems for mechanics are the best out in my opinion. Snap on very close behind!

[@nathanield.4527]

Miles Barber Cool thanks Miles. I was looking at the Milwaukee M12 ratchet with a 3/8 drive. After hearing your comment, I’m gonna order it this weekend.

[@nathanield.4527]

Miles Barber I have the Milwaukee M18 impact gun and have no regrets. That thing breaks free everything. I’m sold on Milwaukee. Thanks for the video!

[@teddiazjr.6223]

Torque setting of the two ten bolts

[@BarberAutomotive]

Not sure off the top of my head but give me a bit and I will pull up Alldata and post it for you. I don’t usually torque them to spec just because I do so many and can judge it by feel but I will get it for you.

[@user-h2db3u]

This is a great video. But 240p? I had to view this on a computer.

[@seanaguayo]

Do you need to drain the oil before attempting this task?

[@BarberAutomotive]

Sean Aguayo no

[@BarberAutomotive]

Sean Aguayo good luck. It’s not a hard job if you can turn wrenches and are smart.

[@seanaguayo]

@@BarberAutomotive thanks man, I appreciate that

[@BarberAutomotive]

Sean Aguayo anytime.

[@heathwalker3522]

What is the torque specs for the 2 bolts?

[@ruben16888]

i've seen another diy video showing 12Nm for the bolts which is 8.7 lbf ft.

[@dnlmachine4287]

@@ruben16888 This is exactly correct, according to the Factory Service Manual. Stay gold.

[@tharrod1]

careful with the VTC strainer screws, they're easy to break...

[@GlorytoGod549]

I was wrong it was a pain in the @$$, at least reattaching the belt anyway.

[@dudleymilbin5599]

How much should this repair cost

[@saucysuishi341]

A good mechanic should charge you half hour labor the dealer maybe 3 lol

[@yezelgaming5474]

Video can be better if describe parts and procedures. But its ok for those know a litter bit of mechanic.

[@johnmorin2371]

It would be nice if you told us what you were doing dude!!!

[@BarberAutomotive]

Made this video many years ago. Made it for others in the industry not so much as a diy video. There were no videos on the VTC strainer at the time. You can see what I’m doing so I didn’t think I needed to tell you what you already see happening.

[@busta5473]

Does that leak get all over your belt?

[@BarberAutomotive]

Yes absolutely does.

[@busta5473]

@@BarberAutomotive thanks for your help because I have an oil leak and it’s all over the belt I’m going to change that piece

[@saucysuishi341]

Could also be the vtc oil control actuator that is right above the engine mount. It’s just a o ring that needs to be replaced. 99cent on eBay.

[@kennykwok2057]

Do you know if there is a strainer for v6 model?

[@BarberAutomotive]

Kenny Kwok there is not I don’t believe

[@angelo9534]

Yes 6v has a sceen too

[@sheldonm3535]

So if you don't clean this out, you may get CEL? Now when this part is dirty will it make the car burn oil?

[@BarberAutomotive]

Michael Broski yes if it’s clogged you will get a cel. If it’s leaking and oil gets low you will get a vtec cel. Should not cause you to burn oil.

[@NewLevelAuto]

The better question is when the strainer is dirty , what is the debris?

[@ansonlytle994]

It can trigger the P2646 CEL and cause the car to go into limp mode

[@saucysuishi341]

I think oils burning comes into play only if ram low on oil too long where the. Low oils light is on and that causes issues with lubricating the cylinder walls and ring.

[@yezelgaming5474]

Home 2007 Honda ELEMENT 5-DOOR VTC Oil Control Valve 15845-RAA-A01 Filter Assembly, Vtc - Honda 15845-RAA-A01 Name of the filter On Honda Element 2007

[@ruben16888]

does anybody know the torque spec of the vtc strainer bolts? thanks in advance.

[@saucysuishi341]

Most likely 18lbft due to being small 10 to the aluminum block

[@ruben16888]

@@saucysuishi341 i've seen another diy video showing 12Nm for the bolts which is 8.7 lbf ft.

[@saucysuishi341]

@@ruben16888 yeah really shouldn’t be much. Now that I’ve been a tech for over 6 years and don’t work anymore in my cars. I just tighten and that give it another 1/4 turn. Some bolts that I know should be 80ftlb I give it 1/3. I do have toque wrench but don’t always have manual

[@AummenuGuambro10]

Just don’t Hulk it.

[@goldsilverjunkie]

Man I'm always scared of stripping bolts

[@BarberAutomotive]

You won’t if your careful. All comes with experience.

[@einc2091]

Did it without removing the ps pump easy, 25min

[@BarberAutomotive]

You can but I would t recommend it honestly unless you’re a professional mechanic. I made this video for the diy folks. I take a lot of short cuts I have learned over the last 15 years as a technician and shop owner but many of those short cuts are not for the novice or even seasoned diy wrencher….

[@johnmanos4315]

Bet it needs a timing chain

[@BarberAutomotive]

The chain is fine... you think an oil leak means a bad chain??? Interesting

[@sugargraham6005]

Now why in hell would he need a timing chain lmao it calls for a belt #1 an this has absolutely nothing to do with his timing lol

[@lobssangmarrero4781]

@@sugargraham6005 it’s a K series. It has a timing chain not a belt.

[@saucysuishi341]

@@lobssangmarrero4781 yeah it had been chain for k series for a long S time lol

[@Sancho...]

Можно не шмыгать

[@jeremyjohnthompson5187]

this is obsurd. i simply cant bring myself to do it. a very likely cloggable filter shouldnt require dissasembly odf so much liquid filled stuff. I cant beleive i need to do all that. Not happpening. This is a stupid desing by Honda. Surely id see a 100% show of hands if i asked those who agree.

[@saucysuishi341]

Only thing with fluid that need to re opened is the strainer housing it self the ps hose doesn’t need to be removed. There’s a clamp need the strut that you can loosen the hose. Detach the power steering reservoir and move the pump there. Remove the ps pump bracket and viola!!

[@jeremyjohnthompson5187]

@@saucysuishi341 yeh thats too much, to do that i had to remove the fricken headlight, and to do that i had to remove the front bumper. these engineers are clowns in disguise man