Valve Adjustment - How To - Honda/Acura 3.5 Pilot, Odyssey, MDX, Accord, Ridgeline, Isuzu, Saturn
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Detailed How to on valve adjustment in Honda 3.5L engines.
Models covered include Honda Odyssey, Accord, Pilot, Ridgeline, Acura MDX, as well as other Acura, Isuzu with 3.5 Honda engine, as well as Saturn with 3.5 Honda engine
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Thank you! This video really helped me, I am a single mom in KY, I bought a 2006 Honda Odyssey EX about 6 months ago for 4K, it ran great until it started overheating and losing radiator fluid constantly, I have a good friend that's a mechanic who offered to put a new water pump in it for me but unlucky for me he did not realize that engine is a non-interference engine and he bent 12 of my exhaust valves and 7 of my intake valves when he went to put it back in time... So very long story short I decided to pull the heads myself, with his help of course, sent them out to get rebuilt, that cost just over a grand, got the heads back, all new valves, got it back together, timing set perfect and all, started it up and it ran perfect except for a knocking in rocker arm number 4 so we take it back apart AGAIN and guess what.... the two nuts on rocker arm number 4 exhaust were gone!! Can't get the exhaust dropped because those bolts are rusted, took me 2 days to get the oil pan dropped enough to where I can get in there with a magnet and finally found the two missing nuts, I got tears in my eyes when I found them I was so happy. Slap some make a gasket on that oil pan yesterday, got me a tappet gauge getting ready to go out there and secure these two nuts with some loctite. I've never been so stressed out, I never realized mechanics went through so much of a headache to work on these vehicles I thought it was simple you turn a screw here and there, working on my own vehicle has really taught me a lot so Kudos to all who have to put up with this headache every day, it's going to take a month to get the grease out from under my nails!!
It was fairly easy.. prior to 1997.
James has been a lifesaver for me in the last 3 weeks, but noticed that he hasn’t posted in over 2 years. Hopefully he’s still making videos under another channel.
@@sunshine3914 yeah some of these videos can be a real life saver... Got a converter problem now... Getting ready to throw a new CO2 sensor on it and some of that cadiclean .... What a headache!!! And yes I also hope this guy is doing well and still making content somewhere
@HeroJeannaBomb that motor is an "interference motor" for sure. Non interference means valves won't be hit by the piston.
This is amazing! Your amazing! Incredible job for your first time congrats on the Honda!
@@noahmccraw2281 thanks but it's gone... I had to junk her a few weeks ago.. it was just one problem after another. I'm looking for another use vehicle as we type... Lol... Thanks for the comment tho.
Hint: Use compressed air to blow off debris from engine Before removing parts.
I've been adjusting valves since 1970s - Dodge 225, BMW R series Motorcycles, lawnmowers, etc etc. All required a developed feel. Old technique is follows: 1) use correct feeler gauge thickness and check work with smaller (won't fit) and larger thickness gauge (too loose). It also helps to smear oil on feeler gauges to make them slide easier.
One suggestion: if you're going to take off valve cover, may as well replace PCV valve.
Didn’t you mean the opposite, a smaller feeler gauge will be loose and a larger one won’t fit!
you can reach the pcv valve on j35s without taking anything off besides the beauty cover. Even then, instead of spending 30$ for a new oem one, I took some brake cleaner to mine and sprayed it out. All you really have to check for is if you blow into the end of it, it should open the valve
Thanks for this. Just did my onan geny and wish I knew this. Adjusting valves isn't something done very often anymore in the auto world.
12:10 - J series engines are rotated clockwise, not anti-clockwise. Great video!
Yes this is important
So he did it wrong? It's confusing because he rotated the numbers counter-clockwise like he said, but when rotating it that way the peephole shows what is clockwise from the previously viewed number the way he was rotating it. So is that clockwise or counter-clockwise?
@@davidaustin6962 turn it both ways just for fun!
I've heard of a few (maybe different country? and haven't verified that) Honda V6 running counter-clockwise, but yours, mine and probably most people watching this should turn clockwise ONLY (risk belt jumping a tooth if reversing.) - this all counter to this guy in this video. To my logic, if your hydraulic tensioner is to the left of the crank sprocket, you MUST turn clockwise to ensure there is always tension on the right side that does not have a tensioner.
Honda V6 engine turn clockwise, counterclockwise are for engine timing cover and pulleys on Driver side. Turn it opposite might cause timing belt tensioner lose tension and timing belt jump teeths. Just want to add this before people start doing this job.
Omg YES you must turn your engine clockwise
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When you turn your j -series counterclockwise, the timing belt slack adjuster can compress and allow the timing belt jump a tooth .
@12:10, Agree, that should be clockwise.
@@CharlesCo918 I'm so grateful for yall comments
Good to know. I'm about to do a timing belt /water pump replacement in my 04 odessey.
To Joseph, remember to change the PCV valve and check the gasket behind the device that holds the oil filter. Once you are in this deep consider spark plugs, valve adjustment, fresh anti freeze, oil change, transmission fluid, power steering fluid and transmission filter. I also clean the engine before working on it. When ever I disconnect a electrical connection I spray it with CRC contact cleaner. Haynes automotive manuals are handy #42035 for your van. Good luck reply with? If ness
@@josephherron7671 and while your at it clean the EGR passage use CRC or supertech throttle body cleaner from Walmart I use the supertech because you get a lot more for less and it seems to be more effective at cleaning it has more acetone which is the active ingredient it causes it melt like Coca Cola the Honda V6 EGR will cause a misfire code too I’ve seen it on the J30 series V6 from experience my 2000 EX would do this there’s a video on UA-cam that explains this when the port clogs it requires manifold removal you will be surprised at the amount carbon that runs out of the manifold during the cleaning process and stick the stick into the EGR port hole on the engine block this is the culprit problem is Honda made the port hole too small that why it clogs easily causing misfires despite new spark plug and coil changes
I just did this myself and it took me like 5 hours!!!!! That's still $200/hour which is more than what I make at work so I went for it. The exhaust valves are the EFFIN WORST!!! Especially on the rear head!
You're doing it by feel on the rear side, right?
What was the original symptom though, ticking noise or noticably poor running? I'm looking at buyin an 07 Pilot J35A9 with a tick.. not sure if it's valves, cams, pistons or timing tensioner.
Did you buy that pilot? Resolve the nose?
Hell of a video man. Great job and thank you for putting this information out there for people.
Just did this today to a 2004 acura mdx this video is really good, was my first time doing this I just saved $450 thanks it came out good 👍 my scanner was reading all cylinder misfire before now its good runs smoother and stronger and no more turning off when it's cold
I'm gonna have to buy another car to drive while I tear this down far enough to see if this the source of my tap, tap,tap noise going on the last 13 months.
Great video. I am contemplating buying a used Honda Pilot and was concerned about the lack of hydraulic lifters. This shows me it's not too bad to adjust the valves when needed.
18:40 good tip on throttle cable tension.
Excellent video. Will be doing this procedure on my 2010 Acura MDX. Thanks for putting this out there.
I was under the impression that you turn the engine clockwise and not counterclockwise .
Some engines turn counter clockwise, some clockwise. You should be able to look up your engine to verify, or just bump the starter and see which way the engine spins.
Honda specifies to rotate clockwise on these 3.5 engines.
@@5c0H I think that is why 6 came up after 1. Should have been 4.
Very nice video, and very nicely explained. Thank you very much.
Great video, however I would edit in text that it's clockwise rotation!! Hopefully you didn't jump timing! Thanks
Not as bad as I originally thought. Gives me the confidence to do it myself. I've had the constant P0300 and P0301-P0306 and there is absolutely no way all 6 ignition coils have failed at the exact same time. I keep thinking it's the valves myself. Looking forward to setting aside an afternoon to do this job. Also making sure I have all the tools you used. Should make the job easier. Great video!
I'm about to pull the plug on that one as well. All coils replaced with aftermarket and plugs also. I can't think of anything else that could be causing this. Random misfire sometimes at different cylinders. Have you confirmed that this is your issue? I used an oscilloscope with a pressure transducer but I don't see anything abnormal at the cylinder so I didn't condemn the valves.
@@scientist100 I haven't confirmed by doing it yet, I just traded the vehicle but I informed them that it had a miss. There's literally nothing else I could find that would be causing it to act this way. After plugs and coils are replaced and you're still getting random multiple misfires and misfires on each separate cylinder it begs the question what else could it be? I found multiple videos that take you through it step by step to adjust valves. If you do it or pay someone to do it, I'm confident that will solve your issue. Let me know what you find out. Thanks.
Valve clearances do need to be checked every 100k-150k miles, but do check your PCV and EGR valves as well for proper function as these tend to cause mpg, performance/oil problems when left unchecked. The EGR is pretty robust and can usually just be cleaned off to ensure that the solenoid plunger moves smoothly, but sometimes the PCV valve simply gets worn down and needs to be replaced, but it's not an expensive fix. (You can find them online for 22$-25$ on Amazon. = )
With the knowledge you passed on, I have decided to take my car to a mechanic...
lol
@@AppalachianDIY yah, wouldn't even attempt that along with timing belt water pump etc.
I was quoted by acura for the spark plugs replacement and valve adjust for over 1k.
Me too, I passed on it.
That's rape
loooks like alot of work..i think ill pay the 300 lol
Johny Appleseed $300 where , this good ass mechanic told me $850 ? :(
Dealership just quoted it at a $680 job
My dealer quoted $1,300. WTF.
250-400
@@jchopput where you live?
I had to take the whole rocker assembly off to change vvt selniod on my 09 honda 3.5l and I torgued it down evenly and 2 weeks later I started getting misfires on cylinders 4 5 and 6 when cold started only. After some research I discovered its a value issue go figure.
I have all cylinders misfire u think this is my problem that my valves all need adjusting???
Thanks for the motivation looks like fun
Thanks man! I can use this knowledge u shared with us for my future project 😁👍!!!
Noice
So is this valve adjustment a fix for an intermittent massive, multiple cylinder missfire?? Running into an issue where under a load, accelerating it was a terrible missfire on almost every cylinder. Not a Honda guy so any pointer would be awesome 👍
It is likely a single cylinder misfire. These old Hondas aren't very good at identify single cylinder misfires. I usually will do a power balance test on these, by unplugging ignition coils one at a time while it's running. The engine should stumble each time you unplug one. If it doesn't, then that likely is your problem cylinder. Swapping coils and repeating the same test may lead you to find a bad coil
considering doing this myself, but fear I'm a bit over my head... what's a job like this cost?
To pay a shop to do it? 3-5 hours labor depending on how they write it up. Figure around $100/hr more or less depending on the city you live in. They will probably add in the cost of valve cover gaskets, "shop supplies", and then tax on parts. So anywhere from $300 to $600 or so would be the average estimate
Local dealers want 600.00
My local Honda dealer quoted me $260 for this yesterday-- will post back if it ends up costing more-- IMO that is a decent price for how involved this is (a little daunting--mainly everything you have to do before you pull the valve covers)
@@GTASpuds725 how much the valve adjustment end up running you?
@@teamhogmeat Sorry for late response--- while the maintanance minder indicated this should be done, when I took the car in, they service guy said unless there was an issue that indicated this should be done he recommended I not do it (so I never did have it done)....
On my 2007 Pilot, fuel injector #4 is not firing or pulsing. Changed out that injector with a Honda injector. Still not firing correctly. It starts up but the display shows the icon flashing. The slight shaking & lost of power is there. Then changed out all 6 connectors as they crumbled with heat & age when pulled out. Added 6 new Iridium spark plugs. Changed out the manifold gasket & O-rings on the other injectors that are good. Still misfiring but running smoother now while idling. Does this sound like it needs a valve adjustment?
What was the reasoning for adjusting the valves? I just started hearing what I hope is lifter clatter, and while researching it seems like adjusting the valves is pretty common on these.
Less about clatter and more about proper fuel air mix. Honda tends to have valves wear into the seats and they dont open properly. If yours is ticking the valves may have worn or lifters may be bad to incorrect oil or infrequently changed oil
It's mentioned in the recommended maintenance every 30k or so to adjust valves if they're "noisy" for 05-10 ODY
So I got a eighth gen accord v6 and I just got a valve adjustment done on it and a week later today I started hearing back fire under acceleration and acceleration was pretty laggy would you say this is from possible improper valve adjustment?
If the valve was misadjusted, it would have a problem immediately, not a week later. It's likely either one of the Jam nuts came loose, or a connector/vacuum hose came loose.
You are really good at explaining this. Awesome video.
I’m planning to do this soon and helped a lot. Thank you!
I look at these jobs as 1000$ ,thats what Honda charges for this job,i figure if i can just take my time,do exactly what i see,i win
I just got quoted at about $680 at the Honda dealership.
@@mnmurph good,I'd pay that..I just don't like being stuck between 2 pain in the ass jobs it could be,the timing belt and it needing a valve adjustment but I'm leaning toward the valves because I get misfire codes that have cleared up by tinkering,new spark plugs,map sensor,but the noise has to go
@@mnmurph I take that back,do it yourself,that's very high..BUT,it will be done right by honda and any other diagnosis won't be suspicious and be dead on,unlike the untrustable chain mechanic shops
@@anglegrinder4630 same here, stuck between valve adjustments and timing belt jobs. Honda dealership also replaced a seat belt that was locking up, for free under (forever) warranty, so that was really nice.
My timing belt and related components had never been replaced at 140k miles 😬 from what I can tell. So I couldn't risk letting it go any longer for gear of catastrophic damage to the engine. Valve adjustments are on the list along with atf drain fills and a few other things.
What kind of "noise" is it you're hearing? I think I hear the valves too on mine.
@@anglegrinder4630 Took mine to the dealership because my mechanic said it was the valve covers which would cost me 700 and then labor...Took it to Honda and doing it all for 1,000 for valve adjustments and solenoid etc. Make sure it works right and anything else I might truly need later on. Sometimes you need the true pros to look at it.
Remember to seal the gaskets!!!
I'm working on my Honda Pilot 2010 I'm having trouble how to check the clearance of the exhaust using the feeler gauge. You make it looks easy what is your technique? Is it also normal #5 cylinder rocker arms has a little play or moves little when wiggle it?
I am having the same issue. Cylinder 5 intake valve changes everytime I recheck it adjustment
They always show the easy part that back head is the worst one to adjust
Hey there, great video!! Just wondering if I do this with my 02 Odyssey, will I have to turn the crank by firing order or just when a number appears on the crank gear?
Just turn it til the number appears. You dont have to do it in any certain order, or start with any certain cylinder. The fastest way is just to adjust the cylinders as the numbers come up on the cam.
You definitely need some more lights in there
Are you in New York , you can do my MDX and pay 😊
Awesome job and explaining!
Goodness gracious, even my Kawasaki motorcycle has hydraulic lifters that require zero maintenance, what was Honda thinking by not installing any? Archaic design.
Do I need to buy a new intake gasket or can I reuse the old one?
it can be reused. I usually reuse them. But if money is not an issue, replacing it is obviously not a bad idea
If your doing your first valve adjustment at 100,000. Miles and you’re valve cover gaskets are not leaking, they have done there job. Now the question. Do you want to trust a gasket with 100 k on it to make it to the 200 k service? How much do you hate oil leeks. Up-2-u good luck
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Hey I've been looking everywhere to find the torque that the intake manifold bolts need to be at but cant find anything...
The 12mm bolts are something like 16 ft lb. The 10mm are like 80 or 90 inch pounds
@@AppalachianDIY thank you man.
Why the oil is coming to the exhaust
You simplified it, awesome
big mistake you dont counterclockwise an engine desinformative video!!!
Best Video!!! Thanks Bro!!
Great tutorial,
It was pleasant to listen to without the rambling about everything else other than the actual fix,
You kept with the narrative ,
also annoying when comments are made about their own two cents
Oif how much experience everyone has and just because someone’s being doing something for 80 years doesn’t mean they’re doing it correctly, okay , my apologies as I’m doing just what I said annoyed me ,
I’ll shut up and watch your video again . Keep up the good work.
Great step by step video. But why counter clockwise? Ive seen multiple videos rotate counter clockwise yet the repair manual specifically states clockwise. Depends on the model? Im working on a 2013 pilot. Thanks
Old video but for the new viewers. THIS ENGINE ROTATES CLOCKWISE NOT COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
Hey, remember videos are just for your reference ... never use a car Jack when working on ur vehicle; spend the extra $60 to $100 and head to Walmart and buy 4 Jack stands, a Jack and wheel blocks ... never trust your life to one Jack stand ... double up on each side if you plan on going underneath your car ...
Does anyone know if it's necessary to put the gear in neutral before turning the camshaft?
If is inthe air you don't need to
I done it on element but i had the car in the air
Ok, so I'm retarded. I got everything off and have the valves exposed to be able to adjust them. Let's say that I have the engine in the 4th valve position. I only check the two valves at the bottom left of the car (when looking at it from the hood)? 5 would be the bottom middle two and 6 would be the bottom right two (all of those obviously looking at the exhaust specs). I'm just not 100% sure, so I don't want to mess something up.
My Honda just threw this code and makes a noise when I first start it. I don’t have the funds now but would it be okay to continue driving it for some more weeks
Is this a common thing for hondas? What symptoms or circumstances would cause you to need to do this? Certain mileage?
great video I cant thank you enough .
Why not make a correction on your video making sure the engine is turned the right direction? I noticed before taking off any parts the crank turns clockwise and not counterclockwise. I’m wrong ?
Great video. Thank you very much. It took me a while to get the feel for the right lash. One thought... I think you should turn Honda engines clockwise, not counterclockwise. It's at 12:11 in your video.
I MEAN, YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING, SO TECHNICALLY YOU WILL GET IT DONE IN DECENT TIMING BUT OVER ALL HOW LONG WOULD YOU SAY SOMEONE THAT HASNT DONE THIS SPECIFIC JOB BEFORE BUT IS FAMILIAR WITH MACHANIC WORK? GUESSTIMATE ABOUT? aND I KNOW THIS IS OLDER THREAD BUT THE VIDEO IS GREAT AND YOU LITERALLY EXPLAINED EVERYTHING IN DETAIL AND SHOWED THE WORK CLEAR., REALLY YOU DID GREAT JOB ON THIS..
Just fyi... this fixed my honda pilot which was rough idle on cold start (and running lean)... the exhaust valves were super low ... the right side on each cylinder was completely closed. Amazing the car even worked. Now purrs like a kitten.
Good job
Amazing Tutorial Thanks ALLOT!
Thank you!!
Thank you
Simply EXCELLENT!! Thank you! So clear and helpful! The red and yellow circles really help, as well as the engine diagram for cylinder numbers. Question: How many miles were on the 3.5 engine you used as a demo? I was surprised that the intake valves needed no adjustment. Yet the norm is that they need adjustment. Comments please?
Man, great tutorial very informative
Glad you’re narrating this video with quality video , keep up the good work.
Thanks. I started before seeing the video. I am glad I checked because I realized I don't have some of the tools I need. I will be okay to do this job. Keep making vids!
Bravo! Bravo!!!
Superb. Detailed and thorough. Thank you!
Thank you Buddy your a very kind person for sharing. And awesome mechanic.
Hey, got a 2004 Honda element no code map engine but at idle in the morning and when motor is warm, I'm getting around negative 15 both short term and long term. It smells of exhaust gasses quite heavily but engine doesn't run rough at all and only symptom I'm having is I feel I should have more power. Have new oem air fuel sensor and the rear o2 as well. All my live data looks normal like map, ect, ait, etc. Do you think since these engines need to have their valves adjusted and it's a new to me car with 160k, that valves being out of adjustment can cause a rich condition? Thank you.
I'm told exhaust will tighten up and intake will loosen so better to make exhuast higher end of the range and intake lower end of the range. Although can't get it perfect. Some of the hoses that attach to the throttle body are coolant hoses you want to have some bolts ready to plug them. Also PS pressure hose has a bolt attaches to the rear cover at least on the 06 pilot might not see it.
If I'm replacing the spool valve (leaking oil on to the alt) and the timing belt at the same time, should I do the valve adjustment first or after the belt swap?
So after you adjust the valve how you know it’s working and is ok .
When you’re adjusting the valves should the valve have any play in it ?
Do u have to rotate the valve back to where it start from? Like when u first had it in #1 then to #6. Oh do u turn the valve accordly like 1-6 and work on each valve?
Thanks. Just travelled up from Vegas to MT and I began having random misfires all of my cylinders on cold starts. Ran fine down in Vegas but once I got to the frosty white north, it began misfiring until the engine warmed up a bit. It isn't bad I can barely feel it, but I prefer not to let issues like this escalate. From what I've read it may need a valve adjustment but there are few other lower hanging items I'll cross off the list first. I have a feeling I'll be adjusting my valves when I get back. No idea if the previous owner ever got the valves adjusted when it was due, they didn't keep records, but I could at least tell they took good care of it. I've gotten all of the other maintenance items like plugs and fluids because they're easy and the timing belt because that could grenade the engine but this was one job I was holding off from doing.
Update
@@ygbodybuilder3023 Pretty sure it was just a fuel injector issue, issue went away after using in some injector cleaner. I still need to get around to buying injector cleaner kit, take them out and properly clean them.
@@creamofbotulismsoup9900 I just got the code for a misfire and I know damm well it's not the spark plugs because I just got them changed last year so I'm hoping it's the ignition coil and not the fuel injector
@@ygbodybuilder3023 Well, if it's just 1 or 2 cylinders misfiring, yeah could be plugs, wiring, coils, injectors and you can just start moving parts around to see if the problem moves or stays on the same cylinder. In my case it was an intermittent, multiple random misfire, and the misfire count was pretty consistent on all cylinders, indicating a system wide issue and they can be a bit more tedious and harder to track down.
One important thing to keep in mind, just because it's new doesn't mean it's not a problem, I would still swap plugs around assuming your dealing with a cylinder or 2.
@@ygbodybuilder3023You may want to check the back spark plug tubes, they may be filled with oil from leaking spark plug grommets. I just replaced mine yesterday, along with the upper and lower intake and valve cover gaskets. If the oil gets into the coil, there is your misfire. It is easy to check, just pull a coil, a 10mm socket is all you need.
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Great video! One of the very few to show where the crank and size are to move cylinders.
Can this job be done with the cylinder off and on the work bench?
Will that give me a p0172 and p0175 codes?
Do we need to rewind the camshaft to cylinder 1 mark or leave it at what ever cylinder you did last?
Thanks for the great video. Learned a lot. Now I feel more comfortable to adjust the valves on my Pilot. Just replaced most of my front suspension parts and you make it easy to follow. Wish I could do the time belt as well. The only thing that is stop me is that crank bolt. Damn thing is torqued too tight.
I ran into that problem is well. It was so tight that (and I don't recommend this) I had a 3-ft extension pipe on which I was standing (and it brought it radially down over 2 ft to the ground) and it didn't budge (all of that twist was in the extension). My neighbor told me to put a blowtorch on the bolt, get it nice and hot, and then smack it good with a hammer. I did as he directed and it worked like a charm. To ensure that would never happen again, I put some anti seize on the threads, ran it back in, and torqued it to spec. I am not a mechanic, so verify that is advisable if you plan to try it (but I have not had one problem since).
@@nathaniels.newsom2698 Thanks for the tip on using a torch to heat the crank bolt. I do not have a heavy duty impact wrench and everything is done using a ratchet. The local mechanic wants $1400 to change the timing belt, water pump, tensioner pulley, idler pulley, and a few seals. That's a lot of money for a few things changed. The labor is the biggest costs. I am not a mechanic by profession, but I am mechanically incline. Been wrenching in on cars for more than 30 years.
@@nathaniels.newsom2698 btw, how did you torque the crank bolt? I know the bolt is torqued to certain ft-lb and after that it is torqued a certain degree angle. How critical is that additional degree angle? Did you have your vehicle on a lift or jack stands? If on jack stands isn't difficult to get that additional leverage needed to torque that crank bolt, especially when the vehicle is so close to the ground.
@@harryl8234 that pulley bolt is a bear to get off there. I've watched a bunch of videos on that because my timing belt is due for replacement. The job isn't that difficult for anyone mechanically inclined. But buy a "heavy wall" socket made specifically to remove that bolt, and borrow a high torque impact gun to make the job easier. Soak the snot out of that bolt before you ever try to loosen it with Liquid Wrench. Do this a couple days in advance to work into the threads. When the time comes to tear it down, start with that balancer bolt first to break it free. If it doesn't break free you can easily put the tire back on and drive. The key is that heavy socket and strong impact wrench with penetrating oil. Watch Eric the Car Guy do it on his 2004 Pilot.
@@harryl8234 Yes, sir. The vehicle was on stands, the wheel was removed, and I believe I used a heavy duty extension, to get outside of the wheel well. Leverage was not an issue. The only issue I ran into was getting the bolt loose, prior to the blow torch trick, referenced above.
i have 02 acura mdx 6 cylinder i have all cilynder missfire 1 to 6 already replace all sparkplug and coil my car shake lot when acelerate you think maybe valve adjuted i need thank you great video
They all misfire with check engine light? All cylinders have codes? P0301-P0306??? If so, probably something else.
JamesonDIY p0301 to p0306 and p0300 great my car shake 40 to 70 speed
@@OSMARHIROSHI This specific failure mode is a TSB and an issue with the EGR Valve.
@J J was the valve lash ok and did it fix it after adjustments?
@J J thank you brother. I will scope all cylinders and see if I can catch this valve opening too soon or too late. It should be visible but Honda engines are advanced on timing I believe so it is hard to spot if there are no issues, just a gaping issue at the valve which would in return be a bit retarded if too loose or advanced if too tight.
Nice heads cleans like mine on my Pilot!
Don't forget to help on my problem...
Very clear instructions, thanks!!
What is the correct clearance for intake and exhaust?
how long did it take you to perform the entire process?
If a valve is leaking can u start it with the cover off and see any signs?
Hi can you use the old intake gaskets?
My biggest concern is forgetting to hook something back up. I usually take lots of pictures but I may actually do a video as well. So, valve cover gaskets, i take manifold gasket and spark plug grommets. What else?
Exceptionally well-done video! Thanks a lot!
I have a question because I’m confused on the intake says .008 and .009 what and on the exhaust.0011 .0013 what number should I use on the intake and the exhaust
You need the specs first for your year, make, model. There is always a plus or minus .002 for each spec. Preferably you would have the feller gauge at the exact spec. Then that gives you plus or minus .002 for each spec on exhaust and intake. The further off your feeler gauges are from the spec, the more exacting you need to be when adjusting the valves. That's why I have several sets of feeler gauges to cover all the makes and models. Having the feeler gauge of the exact spec takes some guess work out of the process.
Honda engines usually get tight (smaller gap) on the exhaust valves over time. I recommend using 0.0013 according to your specified numbers.
Stay gold.
thanks for the video 🙂🙂🙂🙂
Do i need a HDS to perform a valve adjustment on a 2019 ridgeling?
No scanner required.
I like that 10mm socket!
Got a code p1399 (random misfire) on my ‘02 Odyssey. Do you think a valve adjustment would solve it? Already replaced plugs and checked coils for spark. Thanks. BTW, great video. Will watch multiple times if that is that route I need.
Does it tell you which cylinder? How many miles are on it? I'd probably look at changing the coil packs first.
How much more work is necessary to do the head gasket?
A parts list and tool list would help.... I might have to do this job with the car parked on a city street VERY far from my house and I'd only like to bring the tools/parts required.
Probably basic hand tools.
A socket set.
Torque wrenches
Pliers
Metric wrenches
Socket extenders and swivels
Etc
I have an 05 Honda Odyssey with 260,000 miles I changed the oil/filter every 3000 with Valvoline Max life 5w20 and wix filter and I noticed a little bit of tick at idle, what's your or anyone else opinion do you think this would help stop the ticking and (no it's not a rod knock )it's definitely upper end I drive it everyday 50 to 100 mile, I love the van
It wouldn't hurt to check. You're way past factory recommended interval.
Great,now I'm stuck determining whether I should detach the whole front head for a thorough cleaning I see all these vids with pretty,shiny insides mines all sludge and gunk I been picking at with a screwdriver n rag,it's probably causing my ticking other than my valves so far being tight,intake and exhaust
Try some marvel mystery oil👍
Will the valves out of adjustment cause knocking of the engine ??
No. You've got a worn bearing in the engine.