Valve cover gasket leak fixed 90 through 93 Honda Accord

[@slicaltimistic1]

Let's just take a moment and give him the appreciation that he's deserves. He did an outstanding job demonstrating how to replace valve gaskets step by step.

[@CB7Media]

Thank you!!

[@deegee2416]

@@CB7Media Maybe but why didn't you tell us what part you recommend using? That's the most important part right? For example there have been complaints on the FEL-PRO VS50365R. For example "Fel Pro is my go-to gasket because it is excellent quality and fit, usually (for my Toyota, BMW). For my father's Honda Accord, though, disaster. Two leaks, one MAJOR because the gasket was a poor fit for the valve cover. In addition, the grommets don't fit over the bolts and are useless. I ended up overtightening one bolt and broke it, in an attempt to stop one of the leaks. Also, the valve gaskets fit awkwardly. " -review. And "Runs slightly larger and kept coming out of the valve cover groove. Struggled to install." -review Come on people? Recommend a good valve cover gasket part? How come no part is recommended here?

[@a.j.vaughniv7386]

@@deegee2416because use common sense and google one

[@slicaltimistic1]

This guy is very legit. That's exactly what my problem is. I did just what he demonstrate. Replace all the gaskets. And no more leaks from the valve cover.

[@deegee2416]

He did not recommend part number to use for the valve cover gasket. He didn't even say what he was using. For example I look up this part FEL-PRO VS50365R. And there was complaints. For example "Fel Pro is my go-to gasket because it is excellent quality and fit, usually (for my Toyota, BMW). For my father's Honda Accord, though, disaster. Two leaks, one MAJOR because the gasket was a poor fit for the valve cover. In addition, the grommets don't fit over the bolts and are useless. I ended up overtightening one bolt and broke it, in an attempt to stop one of the leaks. Also, the valve gaskets fit awkwardly. " -review. "Runs slightly larger and kept coming out of the valve cover groove. Struggled to install." -review Come on people? Recommend a good valve cover gasket part? How come no part is recommended here?

[@macgroober1396]

Good job man, I'm glad you posted this. I'm about to do it again and needed a refresher. I'd suggest that before doing it, set the #1 cylinder to TDC on the compression stroke before you begin, so a valve lash adjustment can be done immediately afterward.

[@CB7Media]

I did have the engine at top dead center when i started so i could do that when i was done and after i rotated the engine to make sure everything was moving correctly then i put it back at top dead center

[@shietpickle8575]

What the in the what is tdc what does this even mean

[@PigMCplayer]

@@shietpickle8575 top dead center, when the piston is at the highest point of its stroke

[@alianiamaya130]

very good explanations of everything! & nice music & visuals

[@brockam]

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I just got my first CB7, (92 lx coupe) and its in need of some work for sure. I suspect I will be cleaning up my EGR valve and ports pretty soon.

[@CB7Media]

thank you for watching man and subscribing ill be getting a new video up this weekend is my plan doing coilovers i have a 91 ex sedan and a 92 coupe lx my sedan is my project slash daily driver except in the winter the 92 my wife drives daily every day i will all so be doing a video maybe this weekend as well for what to expect with your cb7 mostly just normal things and problems that happen that have happen'd to me and lots of other people if you ever have any questions about your ride just leave a comment here or you can find a link to my facebook as well on my youtube page thanks again and good luck with your car

[@brockam]

@@CB7Media Thank you, very much! I am chasing down the dreaded hunting idle. I also got to replace those spark plug tube seals. This is all going to be worth it.

[@CB7Media]

@@brockam i will be worth it. have you tried adjusting the idle air control valve yet ? if you need any help or tips let me know. you might try blocking off the secondary vale. its easy to do and alot of times it works

[@brockam]

@@CB7Media that is something I have not learned about as of yet, and am all ears. To this point I have cleaned out the EGR ports, and I am about to take off the throttle body, plenum, and intake manifold to clean them out. I suspect I should replace the gaskets. I couldnt take off the EGR valve for want of a socket that could fit down in there. I will do all that this weekend. I suspect I should probably get a new o2 sensor as well. Anything you feel like sharing, I will surely listen to. Thank you, very much!

[@CB7Media]

@@brockam sorry i have not replied. My notifications are messed up i would recommend a o2 sensor if you're getting a check engine code for it.my 91 accord has the original 02 sensor at 175k my 92 does as well but it doesn't have a catalytic converter so I all ways get a code for it you can try cleaning it up with gas letting it soak for about 24 hours sometimes it works unless the wires are brittle then i would recommend getting a new one. If you do definitely get a Honda o2 sensor. Because of the codes. and if you get a aftermarket 02 sensor they will still throw a code ! At least in my experience!

[@duandamais981]

Thanks for this comprehensive video. My engine is smoking without any rise in temperature or loss of performance, akin to a leaking valve cover so I think it's time for a valve cover gasket replacement. My question is, can i just change the cover gasket without tampering with the valves like how you did it in the video? What do you think?

[@phillipmitchell8916]

Working on my accord now replacing all gaskets thanks for the video 👍👍💪

[@CB7Media]

No problem hope it help you out

[@phillipmitchell8916]

Car runs good now😎

[@CB7Media]

Awesome glad to here

[@nickg5250]

outstanding video, was super helpful, thanks for posting!

[@Bigwil2k6]

Great job brother!! This helped me a lot. Do you have a video on the valve lash adjustment? I would be truly greatful!

[@CB7Media]

Glad it could help thats why i do it !! Unfortunately I don't have a video on the vale adjustment. but it dose give me something to think about for a new video 📹 I am still waiting for it to warm up and stop raining here

[@WrenchingNLearning]

For 90-93 it’s 0.010 inch for intake and exhaust is 0.012

[@christophercastanieto5407]

Thank you it helped me out lots!!!

[@CB7Media]

Your welcome

[@docter4ever]

Just FYI for anyone doing this job, the Fel-pro Valve cover gasket is about 2 inches too long and causes all kinds of issues with getting it on there. I had to replace the brand new fel-pro with an OEM gasket to get it to actually seal.

[@hwrida]

Do the 12mm bolts get the same spec? The Haynes manual says 16ftlbs for the the 12mm bolts. Alot of these videos say 22ftlbs. Seems like 6ftlbs is a lot. And then you say 12ftlbs for the 12mm

[@deegee2416]

You didn't recommend what kind of gasket to get or tell us what you used? FEL-PRO VS50365R is that a recommendation? There have been complaints about one side running longer than it should. And it not fitting? For example "Fel Pro is my go-to gasket because it is excellent quality and fit, usually (for my Toyota, BMW). For my father's Honda Accord, though, disaster. Two leaks, one MAJOR because the gasket was a poor fit for the valve cover. In addition, the grommets don't fit over the bolts and are useless. I ended up overtightening one bolt and broke it, in an attempt to stop one of the leaks. Also, the valve gaskets fit awkwardly. " -review. And "Runs slightly larger and kept coming out of the valve cover groove. Struggled to install." -review Come on people? Recommend a good valve cover gasket part? How come no part is recommended here?

[@gzyang1986]

So you dont need it to be top dead center to work on it?

[@theatomicfrawg]

The two bolts on the ends of the lifter assembly, the ones with the springs that you said not to remove, do you have to unscrew those to get the assembly off? OR are you saying just don't COMPLETELY remove them from the assembly? Also, I noticed you used a pry bar, about where dis you insert it so as not to cause any damage? Thanks for the video.

[@alaskadriftking]

You thr man! I need to do this on my girls CB9

[@CB7Media]

Thanks if you need any tips let me know

[@fmifu4100]

Thank you, recently bought a 92 and found a lot of oil covering the spark plugs. Thinking it's the valve cover gasket

[@CB7Media]

Definitely valve cover gasket make sure you replace everything. I recommend cleaning your valve cover out while you have it apart it will probably be gunky! Lol

[@fmifu4100]

@@CB7Media that's what I plan to do. Definitely deep cleaning time. New vc gasket, new pcv valve while I'm at it, new o rings too I figure. Luckily these engines are so simple they could be a lego set

[@hoodheisenberg]

what is the torque order you did in the time lapse for putting it back together? 12's then 10s? center out? i saw another one where they did - center out (center 12, bottom 12, top 10) repeat center out 12s then 10 at the same time. not sure if it matters?

[@Lobo_cafetero]

Awesome video!

[@richardjohndew7245]

Terrible camera angles you blocked most of the work you did with your and the work you did on the valve train under the Shelf light was ridiculous you cannot see a thing but luckily you explained the process well so thank you for that

[@montrealcity3272]

Here you go again ,always complaining ..reason we dont talk no moreee !!

[@johnnyjimenez1324]

20:00 when i started turning the engine after installing the valve springs would get stuck and pop up and make a noise and they were perfectly fine before because i manually rotated the engine before uninstalling everything and didnt hear it before, could it be because i didnt torque the bolts to spec or what would cause the springs to pop up when the camshaft is rotating. Please help me i have a 96 accord

[@penguindragonts5152]

Basically what your describing is bent valves, either from driving wear and tear or rough install, reinstall. They will look straight but if the rocker assembly jumps off of the valve with a clunk that valve is bent; not recommended but you can pry the valve straight enough to get by… More time in the video should be taken to show what’s happening with the rocker assembly, and where things start to get bent as in your case, but understandable that this video is a rather clean gasket change showcase. As I had several valves that were clunking, I took to a local specialty head service shop and they replaced like 4 valves and shaved a bit off for a bunch of $$$ with a repair rebuild 🐧🐉

[@slangin6674]

Sick vid bro🤟🤟🤟

[@gutiboy187]

My ground wire bolt is affixed so tight that I can’t get it off. And I’ve nearly stripped the head trying to get it to budge. Is it absolutely necessary to remove the ground wire to remove the cover?

[@CB7Media]

Well it definitely helps I can say that. If you can't remove the ground bolt from the valve cover then remove it from the alternator bracket and the motor mount bracket. Then the wire will be free so you can lift up the valve cover. Hope this helps!

[@whatsyurprob158]

Question: Would a bad cam make the spark plug seals fail? Lots of oil came up through the spark plugs after I changed them 5k miles ago. There's no loss of compression, and the engine has just 101k on it. Btw, I did a valve adjustment when I did the plugs 5 k ago, but, I never replaced the o-rings inderneath. Thanx

[@CB7Media]

No a bad cam would not do that. your seals are bad and need to be replaced if your getting oil in to the spark plug boots. your not going to notice a compression loss for these oil rings when they get old they dry out and crack allowing oil when I gets to full temperature to pass by in small amounts

[@jrburger1987]

I did this method now my oil light is blinking, it didn't do this before taking off the lifter assembly. But I replace oil pressure sensor figure it would slove my issue... Nope didn't slove one bit of it. Was I supposed to turn my engine TDC?

[@CB7Media]

Yes you are sopost too but honestly I didn't do that myself and I didn't have a issue at all dose your light all ways blink now

[@jrburger1987]

@@CB7Media when I drive for 10 mins it don't blink but a Lil over 10 min and when I come to a stop light it fades blinking then when I drive off it goes away. And when I come to a stop again it blinks then when I drive off it already constantly blinking then it flashes constantly and stay flashing. I had bought me a civic cause I didnt want to mess up anything on my accord.

[@CB7Media]

I did you put the ground wires back on ?

[@jrburger1987]

@@CB7Media ground wire to the oil pressure sensor? Yes it's back on.

[@THATNI99AJOHN]

@@jrburger1987 ever figure out what the issue was ?

[@marscarguy1848]

My uncle did this job on his 92 and now it's making a noise. I don't think he put it at tdc. I only work on old domestic stuff so I'm trying to figure out what it might be

[@CB7Media]

What kind of noise is it? Is it a ticking noise if so you need to Readjust the valves on it and make sure everything is properly set back in place

[@marscarguy1848]

@@CB7Media yep that's what it is and that's what I told him. I told him to start with tdc and check everything out

[@Cavewonder323]

Do you have to readjust the valves or is it optional

[@CB7Media]

My recommendation is to adjust the valves after replacing everything. because if it's off you Can ruin your came lobes

[@ritchiestrickland5569]

Absolutely readjusted valves at this time

[@gzyang1986]

After taking cover off can seals just be replace without taking the stuff on top of engine apart.....

[@CB7Media]

If you only want to replace the top seals that's fine but there is bottom seals that are normally 99 percent of the problem which is why i showed how to replace all of them top bottom and cover

[@katarzynapietrzyk2316]

hello, what part number of the catalog of these o rings

[@deegee2416]

That's the problem he didn't recommend it. And why is he not responding to your comment? Isn't that the most important part, that you get a good part number. I see that is a common issue on help forums. They seem to stray away from recommending parts? I wanted to use the FEL-PRO VS50365R. But there have been issues with it not fitting really good. I always thought Fel-pro was good? "Runs slightly larger and kept coming out of the valve cover groove. Struggled to install." -review Come on people? Recommend a good valve cover gasket part? How come no part is recommended here?

[@frnklin1915]

Question what was the torque ??

[@CB7Media]

I believe the recommendation is 16 foot pounds but I don't recommend going over 12 honestly unless you are using new bolts. The old ones might snap. I would put one little drop of locktight on each bolt as well hope this helps!!

[@cme92]

My son broke that bolt on my cover, how do I get another one and what do I ask for? I've been to A Advance, Napa and O Reiley's they don't carry what ever it is I need

[@CB7Media]

I am sorry to here that.Where do you live at?

[@cme92]

@@CB7Media GA

[@CB7Media]

I'll do some looking around if I can't find anything you might try a junk yard worse case I have a spare engine I could pull it off of for ya

[@cme92]

@@CB7Media I would like to keep my engine

[@CB7Media]

@@cme92 you will be able too

[@lipton2020]

I am looking for "PURGE VALVE" (new part)) for 1991 HONDA Accord EX ---- HONDA does NOT make it ANY MORE ......... Where do I FIND a generic "PURGE VALUVE" , which will fit the 1991 HONDA Accord EX. ..... EVEN the HONDA Authorized dealer CANNOT find it ..... HELP !!!!

[@mattyounis5636]

Is this an interference engine?

[@CB7Media]

Yes it is a interference engine

[@mattyounis5636]

@@CB7Media cool thanks for the Info

[@CB7Media]

No problem thanks for watching my videos

[@joseduranjr4963]

What are the rpms in the automatic at 75 mph

[@CB7Media]

3500 RPM is normal in a automatic

[@joseduranjr4963]

@@CB7Media I recently purchased a 1990 Honda Accord ex with 80,000 miles for $1,200. I’m noticing the key will stay in the ignition for about several minutes and I can’t remove it. Furthermore, there are times I cannot shift out of park when I turn off the car and the key stays stuck for a few minutes. Will my tiny Honda start on fire?

[@CB7Media]

It shouldn't start a fire no. but if you can get the key out get some wd 40 or 3 in 1 oil if you don't want your car to smell like wd 40 for weeks and lubricate the ignition and that should help