Honda K series Valve Cover Gasket Install

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--------------- Hey guys here with a video showing you how to replace the valve cover gasket on ANY honda/acura K series engine. This particular car that I am working on is a CRV, but the process is the same for any honda K series engine. Good luck!
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[@TallFamilyFilms]

lots of people have commented on the upside down seals on the ignition coil tubes. While it's true that he put them on wrong, the way this works is to just create a seal between the tube and the cover. I believe he would be fine with the way he did this in that regard as long as the seal isn't damaged from hammering it in. The seal has a hard spot around it's edge that can be hammered with a socket, which helps when inserting it. If you followed his video and put them on wrong, I would not worry about it - just check your tubes for the first few thousand miles and make sure no oil is accumulating. If so, DO NOT REMOVE THE PLUGS - just use compressed air (compressor is best) and force the oil out - then redo the job.

[@Kyle_402]

Appreciate the upload! Just commenting to support the channel. Thanks brother!

[@nilolee2426]

This guy is way better than those don’t care mechanics

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Appreciate you!

[@pepperinyoureye]

Damn I followed this install and definitely put my tube seals upside down as instructed in the video 😕 Guess I'll have to redo it now

[@rhemyis]

You are right, he did install the seals wrong way and I've told him in the comment section with the hope to make a remark and admit his mistake but was very arrogant and changed nothing. Many people made the mistake by following his video.

[@jiffylor88]

I think you install the tube gasket backwards

[@davej6222]

Yeah man he totally did install the tube seals upside down.

[@dq2023]

Very good design and easy to remove valve cover. Try the BMW it will make you mad

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

D Q check my channel soon. I’ve done plenty bmws. Some are easy, some are not.

[@itsyaboi9958]

Helping Hand Auto Repair n52 and n54 valve covers are a pain lol

[@josesanchez7200]

Thanks this video was helpful!!

[@ptcast709]

Ha! Seems everyone caught the ignition coil tube error. I replaced mine today and discovered whoever replaced it last did it wrong too.

[@InvaderNate]

I know this is an older video, but I was hoping you could clarify where to put the silicone. Is it just on the gasket like shown or on the mating surface as well? And does it go all the way around that end of the valve cover. I'm doing my 05 TSX cover as soon as the paint dries on the new one.

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Just inside the valve cover a little bit to hold the gasket in place.

[@InvaderNate]

Helping Hand Auto Repair oh ok gotcha. Thanks, and great video.

[@jordan_.zx10r]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair is it necessary? I heard you don’t need any silicone with the felpro gaskets

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Personally preference after having done many of these

[@natemiller6089]

@@jordan_.zx10r it’s very easy and the actual tube of silicone should run you less than $10 at the dealer.

[@Freesmoke340]

Dang Tube seals are in wrong my G😢

[@Theee_Reaper]

You put the spark plug grommets back in upside down.

[@christ7900]

So I broke one of the valve cover bolts that the valve cover is held on with. I bought new one and need to know what the torque spec is to put it back in..its the one that sits on the left by timing chain. Technically the threads were screwed so I took it out to replace. There's 5 Bolt A's then 1 longer one being Bolt B

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

The one by the timing chain that is the only different bolt should be 7 ft lbs. The others should be 8.7 ft lbs.

[@christ7900]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair thanks for quick reply appreciate it

[@christ7900]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair okay so I ended up replacing all 6 bolts. I had to replace vtec solenoid which is original reason for removing valve cover and stripping bolts. I replaced spark plugs while i was at it cause why not. Now after i put it all back together and started car, after about a minute it started smoking from rear of block so I shut it off. I'm not sure whats causing this and hoping I didn't screw something up. Theres some small amount of oil on headers but dont think that'd put out the amount of smoke that I seen. Any clue? Once again thanks for the help/advice.

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

More than likely the valve cover gasket became dislodged when you put the cover back down onto the head.

[@christ7900]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair should i take valve cover back apart and if that is the case just re seat or will I have to get a new gasket due to heat or being squeezed? And would anything else cause the smoking? Idk if It would have anything to do with it but all together today I changed *1* Primary 02 for running rich (used denso) *2* vtec solenoid for code saying rocker arm stuck traced to that part or low oil (oil seemed alright according to dipstick, but did notice oil on garage floor. *3* spark plugs *4* valve cover gasket and spark plug gaskets *5* valve cover bolts. Now to note i didnt hook air intake box back up before starting vehicle getting dark so too many screws at the moment to find. It was pretty much just open out the breather hole on right of valve cover

[@rickdavid6265]

So why did it come with 2 sets of o rings confused on that

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

What do you mean?

[@GrapesAuto]

Same thing for me haha, ordered them on ebay and for some reason it sent with two small sets of o rings attached to eachother right?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Oh are you guys talking about the tube seals? It’s quite possible that there was a design change on these valve cover gaskets at some point since a variation of this engine is still in use today. So eBay probably put both sets in just in case they didn’t know which design it was.

[@briandimascio3624]

Yea I was wondering this when I did my 03 type s. Felpro has different part #’s for the base and type s. base model felpro u get 4 tube seals while the type s kit includes 8. I got the type s kit ($10 more) bc it said the base kit wouldn’t fit my car. If u get the gasket kit from Honda it’s the same kit for both models so idk why they do this. There are only 4 tubes, it should only need 4 seals 🤷.

[@EricV206]

You prolly already figured it out but the kit comes with the 4 tube seals and the other 4 smaller ones go over the ignition coils

[@jonathansalgado9194]

Spark plug seals are upside down sir.

[@LOCKBROWN1]

Very good. I am owner Mercedes w163 ML320 2000.

[@MrEfray]

What the name of the little cover gasket right behind the steering pump on a honda element lx 2004? Its on the lower left corner of the valve cover gasket. Thats if you are right in-front of the engine. Thanks

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

I believe you are refer to the VTC gasket.

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Could also be called the VTC strainer or filter.

[@hondadays]

Did you have to remove your spark plugs?? I don’t believe you did

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

You don’t.

[@mksteezy]

What kind of silicone did you use?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Just RTV

[@mksteezy]

@@HelpingHandAutoRepair thank you! appreciate it. gonna be helping out a friend with this

[@squid_fish]

Super loud owl 🦉 in the background 😆

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

I told Henry to shut up for the video. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Kyle_402]

Dang I didn’t hear it until you said it…. Now I can’t not hear it 😂

[@rajveerbagri4492]

What happens if I don't put silicone on the head?

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

In a perfect world the gasket will seal everything good. However I have learned that some areas on certain engines last a little longer when you apply silicone to certain spots that are prone to leak.

[@christopherbassit2757]

Where did you buy your kit from

[@HelpingHandAutoRepair]

Oreilly auto parts