Honda Cylinder Head Installation 2000 Civic (Head Gasket Replacement etc)(1996-2000 Similar)

[@BigDog50001]

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[@denisehourie2826]

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[@travcool1991]

This is the most step by step video for this on KZbin thank you for the time that you have taken to edit, record and produce this.

[@BigDog50001]

I appreciate the comment, thanks!

[@BigDog50001]

In this video, I did not remove and replace the timing belt from the vehicle like the Honda manual tells you to. I bought this from someone who did not take care of it for a long time (so the car was mine at the time I filmed this) and I wanted to get it running as quickly and as cheaply as possible so I used a shortcut for the timing belt. If this job was for someone else, then I would have removed the entire timing belt properly and recommended that a brand new timing belt, new pulley, new water pump and new belts be properly installed after the head was repaired/replaced. If you want to give a thumbs down for this, by all means go ahead, I understand. P.S. It has been well over a year since I filmed this and I still own this car and it being driven every single day without issue (one of these days I will go ahead and replace the timing belt components). This is the car I loan people when they bring me their vehicle for repair and they do not have a vehicle to drive while I am fixing their car.

[@tylerortiz5173]

I’m just happy there’s a way to do the job without removing the belt lmao

[@carolchia1001]

I just watched 5 other videos on valve cover gasket replacements for a ‘98 civic looking for torque specs and finally just watched yours because I knew if you showed yourself putting the cover back on, YOU would give torque specs for sure 👍 thanks for the good work you do and all the good info you give!

[@davericks4228]

Great videos! The only thing I had to lookup outside of these two videos was how to adjust the valves. I just saved $2000 doing this myself (I was quoted $2800) plus it was a good experience with my oldest son. I picked up a few new tools on the way which is always a good thing. My Civic would have gone to the scrap yard otherwise and now it can be used as a starter car for my kids. Thank you!

[@BigDog50001]

I'm glad you and you son were able to get it done, thanks for the comment!

[@kellyrickert73]

Thanks for the videos! My oldest son blew out the head gasket, and my younger son and I are going through the videos now. Great memories for both of us! Couldn't do it with you (or youtube)!

[@BigDog50001]

Thank you for the comment!

[@marvinvergara6983]

You work like you're not sure what you're doing. Thanks for the video BTW,

[@171apples171]

That looked pretty in comparison to where it started. I'm gonna have to do a head gasket on one of these for my uncle. I came here with questions about valve timing and I'm leaving with all the answers. Thank you sir.

[@BigDog50001]

I appreciate the comment, thanks!

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Your videos are great. They are clear precise and extremely informative. Everything well planned out. Like how clean your work area always is kept. Thanks

[@BigDog50001]

Thank you!

[@murraykriner9425]

Though this isn't the exact scenario I'm immediately facing, its close enough for government work. Nice job with its rehabilitation. Hoping she settles down and gives you good service for ages to come.

[@BigDog50001]

I still see it from time to time, she is still running strong!

[@murraykriner9425]

@@BigDog50001 kinda that way with my 88' Accord that I bought a decade ago. In error traded it for an E34, and regret it till this day. Goldie still roams the streets and my 540i has long been parted out. Ought to track her down and buy her back, but think I'll just contiue with repairs on 02' Civic LX.

[@vincedelpezzo8209]

Recent subscriber, enjoyed your visual and easy Style, very informative . I find engine controls and sensors with testing procedures very helpful. Keep up the good work

[@BigDog50001]

V Del Pezzo Welcome aboard, thank you for the comment!

[@miriamvivo4279]

1995 honda odyssey 300,000 miles timing belt failed hwy. Doing similar job except replacing valves with related. Did leak down. Replaced belt and put at tdc. Just found your video great help.

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks for the comment!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I knew you would make this video! haha! can't watch it all now but I will. Thanks for posting!

[@BigDog50001]

lol! Thanks for the comment Mike!

[@Denver1976Man]

lol. i loved this video. i would have never thought to not remove the injector rail and the intake. that adds a lot of time and those lower back ones kinda suck. . if i do need to just replace a head ill remember this short cut. just make sure to clean the surfaces good and bam. thanks.. and btw, its pretty easy to pull the plug on the timing cover and loosen the 14mm bolt on the tensioner a little to slip back on if your afraid of hurting the belt. peace

[@BigDog50001]

👍

[@butters7650]

Great video.. thank you for going threw everything.. well detailed... highly recommended.... 👍👍

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks!

[@miriamvivo4279]

Just got the 1995 honda odyssey head back today. I'll be doing the same . 300,000 miles on it. Ordered enginetech rebuild gasket kit from rockauto

[@BigDog50001]

Good luck with the repair!

[@JaRa911]

Nice torque wrench! My harbor freight TW should do the trick lol

[@BigDog50001]

lol, thanks!

[@VeeDeeWittleDoodles]

Sup Big Perro love your content. I’ll be working on a similar car soon and this was useful 100 %

[@BigDog50001]

👍

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Although I enjoy the videos you make , I have to say when you went and purchased new head bolts , and nuts I said that’s I would have done.. also new new cat , o2 sensors. You did a fantastic job !! The only thing that was a bit disappointing is the fact you re- used the old timing belt.. it just makes it a weak link to all that work and money you invested on it.. hope it doesn’t snap anytime soon ! Thank you for the informative video...

[@BigDog50001]

I had to fix this on a budget and a timing belt kit was not in it. Thanks for the input.

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Big Dog50001 Automotive I understand thank you ..

[@TheNDex]

Beautifully done brother

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks!

[@dinocracchiolo2040]

You saved my engine, the video i went of was not good and i followed it, Intake bolted on, wrong tork specs, no mention of cleaning threads in the block, bolt noise, I was able to take head all apart and complete,

[@BigDog50001]

Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!

[@BrianChambersUnique319]

Outstanding Video. Thank You.

[@liam0846]

Thanks for the very detailed how to. I changed my head gasket with great success. So I changed the exhaust manifold with catalytic converter as well for the same reason(crack exhaust), and now I keep getting a P0420, although it has brand new O2 sensors. The car runs great but the CEL annoys me and im trying to find out what keeps giving me this issue. I’m just wondering, did you run into this, and what was your fix for this. The OEM exhaust manifold and converter Honda doesn’t make anymore. I can only assume is a higher flowing catalytic converter that could potentially be, although it’s brand new.

[@cooldude2245]

Excellent video!

[@BigDog50001]

Thanks 👍!

[@pauloisidoro2]

When I send the head to be skimmed by a specialist do I had to take off all the valve and camshaft??

[@rubencosio3662]

Great job great tutorial. Your two videos help me a lot to do this job like two years ago on my 97 civic and the car was good after this. All your videos are really good and thank you for sharing with the people your knowledge on cars. I have a situation now with my civic l don't know if you can help me with that. My car now stumbles when I step on the gas after every shift I do,the car is stick shift and after 4 or 5 seconds the car runs normal. Do you have any idea what it could be? I highly appreciate if you can help me. Keep doing your videos I watch them.

[@imjustaguy7558]

This may not help, but I have a very similar issue with a 99 Nissan Sentra i had. It was the distributor

[@idegohandswiththisqueerboi7508]

Hey just subbed hey I have blown headgasket and am allready getting head resurfaced but can I assume my block is ok or should it get resurfaced also I ask because you mainly focused on head ? Thanx for your videos bro.

[@BigDog50001]

Usually it is just the head that gets resurfaced. It's not a bad idea to put a straight edge on the block with a feeler gauge and see if it is out of spec though.

[@alexsanchez3635]

Quick Question,What happens if you don't bolt it down with correct Pressure.

[@gooseshangar21]

What model # snap on torque wrench is that in the video and what size is the torque wrench?

[@imjustaguy7558]

Do you have a link to all of the part number needed for the job?

[@fpinto]

Very nice detailed video! Amazing detail. Once you pulled the head off, you mentioned sending it to a machine shop. What should one ask the machine shop to do exactly? How would you suggest finding a machine shop for the job? I might be dealing with a bad head gasket and a burned valve. Again, thanks for such a helpful video.

[@BigDog50001]

If you know any repairs shops in your area you can ask them and see what machine shop they use, that is a good way to find a good one. A good machine shop should know what to do but in general it should be cleaned, machined flat to specs and pressure tested. A valve job is also recommended. Thanks for the comment!

[@fpinto]

@@BigDog50001 and what is your guess for what a valve job might cost? Thx!

[@danielsdayoff]

Awesome video, I'm planning to buy a 2000 Civic with the 1.6 single cam except it has a bad head gasket. Just watched your removal video and it seems pretty doable. Were there any other small parts or bolts you would recommend to buy? Thanks!

[@Cruciada_888]

Thanks you 👍

[@franklinnavalta4234]

How much all did you spent for the parts cylinder head , gaskets and others. Thank you sir for your response .

[@txman951]

I can't thank you enough. My Civic is overheating and failed a pressure test but could you talk about the old head gasket? It didn't "look" bad. Can one tell by looking at it once I start taking it apart that - oh yeh that was definitely the issue. ? Thanks again.

[@BigDog50001]

Looking at a suspected bad head gasket after pulling it off the vehicle is not always an exact science but many times you can see breaks in the gasket. I appreciate the comment, thanks!

[@kristintaylor4091]

Great video! Very detailed and it's been very helpful replacing my gasket. I am having a lot of difficultly getting timing belt back on. Do you have an tips or tricks?

[@BigDog50001]

They are tight, so hardest thing is getting it started, I use a small screwdriver to get it started. If it is too hard then it has to be installed the normal way by loosening the timing belt tensioner.

[@kristintaylor4091]

@@BigDog50001 The little screw driver was perfect. I couldn't get it from the top of the belt but using the small flat from the underside of the belt worked great.

[@eldenayarit6345]

Hey bro quick question I have a honda civic lx same motor as yours i replaced the head gasket and 2 months later my car starts loosing coolant but I doesn't overheat or not even leaks coolant idk what to do any ideas that you can help

[@williamrosario6369]

Hey big dog how much does a job like that cost

[@hng32knight]

So did you ever find out what was causing the problem in cylinder number 2?

[@BigDog50001]

Blown head gasket and burnt valves.

[@lancecash7139]

What site did you get the head gaskets and bolts I don’t want eBay stuff

[@BigDog50001]

If I order parts online I like to use HondaPartsNow.

[@andresraygozaramirez4533]

Good Job good video thanks

[@BigDog50001]

Thank you!

[@nathanacuna]

Great video, how long would you say this job normally takes?

[@BigDog50001]

It is going to take several hours up to a couple days depending on skill level. Add time to take head to a machine shop, prep mating surfaces, adjust valves, change oil and add coolant and things like that.

[@drippingwax]

@@BigDog50001 Mom says that I have been working on this for eight months, but she keeps giving me other projects... I forgot that I wrote out the instructions for removal, but not reassembly, so here I am. "Reassembly is reverse of removal" instructions are useless without torque specs, so here I am. How dirty was your block?

[@tripleblackbeltninja]

how do you keep the oil from the bolts entering the head gasket interface, contaminating the surface? can you not simply put some oil in the holes on the block, where the threads are, before placing the head on? that way the bolts are lubed as they thread in and none gets on the gasket before its tight.

[@BigDog50001]

The holes for the headbolts should be clean and not have any fluid in them. Fluid does not compress, any fluid inside those holes could stop the bolts from tightening down and could cause severe engine damage.

[@tripleblackbeltninja]

For that to be true, the thread interface would have to be water tight. I don't see how that's possible.

[@BigDog50001]

@@tripleblackbeltninja I have given you the best possible guidance I can. You do the work how you see fit.

[@williamshoemaker7013]

I'm pretty sure all my timing marks are spot on but when I put my distributor back on the screw is on the bottom side is it possible I put the distributor in 180 out I've been following you through my whole repair and just about have it done but dont wanna bend valves when I go to start it up

[@BigDog50001]

The distributor is keyed to prevent it from going back 180 degrees out. It technically is possible to put it on wrong but it generally takes a lot of force to do it.

[@djohnnineonesix820]

I went 2 steps more and torqued it to 65Lbft or 780LbInch because 3 other d16's that I followed torque instructions leaked compression. Machined head and flat block. Plus I remember that wen you remove a head from a unmolested Honda engine you need a pry bar or a pipe on the end of your ratchet. So les than 50lb doesn't convince me.

[@BigDog50001]

That is not something I would recommend, stripping threads there would end in a very bad day.

[@djohnnineonesix820]

@@BigDog50001 I have do this many times not problem. I read some guy was torquing it 75+ with original head bolts. I even used what felpro recommended for my d15 and leaked compression then I took the head again to the machine shop and it was OK. Installed again with a MLS gasket and leaked again. Re-torqued it to 60 and not problems. Stopped leaking compression. Then I took it to the smog shop and the smog technician pulled a spark plug wire so my car can fail smog check. my car and eventually burned the valves.

[@tjturner4461]

The procedure say if the bolts make noise re start from step one? Is that imperative?

[@BigDog50001]

If they are making a lot of noise the whole time they are being tightened, yes I would restart the procedure. If they only make a tiny bit of noise every once in a while I typically would not start over.

[@ericjc856]

I'm installing a new head. I'm using my existing valve train/ rocker arms, camshaft with sprocket in the new head which was set at TDC before removing. Do I need to redo the timing? 99 civic D16y7. Thanks! New Subscriber

[@BigDog50001]

I would make sure the top and bottom are both at TDC before installing, put distributor right in middle of adjustment position when installing it, adjust valves, and it will probably have to be timed with a light (distributor adjusted) on those older Civics (but the computer can make minor corrections).

[@ericjc856]

@@BigDog50001 thanks for the response. One more question. I completed the job. It's stars right up, idles a little high as it usually does when cold but when at operating temp the idle goes high low, high low. It's not steady. Threw code p0505. So does it need an idle adjustment with this job? Thanks again.

[@xprest1ge]

Eric Cintron I might be in the same position as you. I've read P0505 errors on Honda forums but haven't found a solution. Closest thing I've seen is cleaning the IACV with simple green (brake cleaner isn't as effective?). I start the car tomorrow so we will see what happens!

[@ericjc856]

@@xprest1ge John Shergill I bought carb cleaner to clean the iavc but before I did that I cleared the code and started the car again and everything has been running perfect since.

[@bdtol3142]

Great video. Thank you. Why are genuine Honda parts so expensive?

[@BigDog50001]

They are better but not sure why they charge so much more than aftermarket. That being said, most manufacturers charge a premium for their parts and many are much higher than Honda.

[@dianaluceros.blanco6258]

Hi a cuestion! Do l have to take out the siguenal and valves to send for the machine shop? Let me know thanks

[@BigDog50001]

Depends on machine shop but most want the cam and rocker arms removed. The valves are usually left in place.

[@klildboiz510]

I have a question about my 99 civic ex peoples keep telling me to get my catalyst converter replace because my engine light keep showing up and I had that car for 3 years now from a friend of mine, but is it okay to drive with it?

[@angelrodriguez7817]

Yes but keep in mind that fuel economy could be bad for u

[@CaptJerico]

do you have to resurface the head whenever u take it off? even if it did not overheat?

[@BigDog50001]

Resurfacing the head is recommended but if it did not overheat at all it will probably be ok.

[@jeffguido4244]

I just had the head gasket repaced on my sons 97 civic,the guy said re-torque the head bolts after a 100 miles or so,do you re-torque at the same lbs as you would when it was installed or what?

[@BigDog50001]

I do not go back in and re-torque the head bolts on these Civics after everything is put back together. The 4 step torque procedure I showed in this video is exactly as it is written in the Honda Factory Service Information for these model Civics and is the only thing I recommend. I believe pulling the valve cover and trying to torque them again could possibly damage the new head gasket or threads.

[@jeffguido4244]

@@BigDog50001 Thank you so much, I appreciate it

[@letsfish808]

What kind of torque wrench was that

[@BigDog50001]

I think I was using my Snap-On digital torque wrench in this video: bit.ly/2TzsaU0

[@Hoodratliker]

If I'm replacing with new head. The timing has to be re-done?

[@BigDog50001]

The new head needs to be set at #1 top dead center (TDC) before being put back on vehicle. The bottom half of the engine should have already been set at #1 TDC before the head is removed. If you are referring to the timing for the distributor, then yes the timing should be set with a timing light in most cases.

[@AngelGarcia-iq7sp]

What kind of oil do you use that you put on the head bolts?

[@BigDog50001]

Angel Garcia Engine oil. I probably had 5w-30 in the can during this video.

[@AngelGarcia-iq7sp]

Alright man. Thanks for the tip 💯

[@DanielField2023]

Wow 235,000 miles when I think mine it's a Honda Civic 2002 EX 1.7 liter it as only 26,000 miles long way to go before i change the gasket.

[@BigDog50001]

Hopefully! Just don't let it overheat!

[@RobertMOdell]

Big Dog. How do you get your genuine Honda parts? Is there a cheaper way than buying them from a dealership ?

[@BigDog50001]

RobertMOdell If I have to fix it today, I use the local dealers. If I have time, I will look around online and order from an online Honda dealer. I use HondaPartsNow a lot.

[@declanosbourne62]

Robertmodell, magestick honda carries honda parts. Amazon should got as well, thmotorsports, carid, 1AAUTO, car part.com.

[@ericdrisgula3879]

You should edit your title because the D-series of single cam Honda engines used in the Honda Civics and Honda CRX's and Del Sols from 1988-2005 all are very similar in almost every aspect of their designs , there's 3 different sizes and some have vtec , some do not but t does not matter the intake and exhaust manifold bolt patterns as well as the ports in both the cyl heads and manifolds as well as cylinder head bolt patterns , oil pan bolt matters and a few other things are all interchangeable essentially from at least the 1988-2000 years D series engines , you can't use any intake or exhaust manifolds on any engine though because of the differences in the engine management from obd0 , obd1 and OBD2 motors , I'm just saying they will all bolt up so essentially the process of removing them all and reinstalling as well the torque specs for at least those items are all so similar that it works perfectly fine using the same torque specs on all D series engines of those years. The 2001-2005 7th gen civic D17 VTEC single cam motor is the only one that's a little bit of a bastard of the engine family class as I'm fairly sure the ports on the manifolds and cyl head as well as bolt patterns for those parts are different from all the other D serries engine families . So reason I said you should edit your title is because technically your tutorial video can be applied to any one doing a head gasket job on all the other years and types of D series single cam Honda motors so you can get more views prob as well as help many many more people most likely.

[@BigDog50001]

I appreciate the input and do agree that many Honda engines are similar but unfortunately YT is not kind to title changes after the video is established. Thanks for the comment!

[@miriamvivo4279]

Using rockauto for parts

[@harrydavidaererua8017]

Editing would of been nice.vid for first timer in any thing.step.....by.....step.

[@BigDog50001]

Is this English?