Rewatching this video. Just to add suggestions. When removing the old tube seals, you can use Seal Puller. Harbor freight has the PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE Seal Puller with 2 Tips for $8, well worth having in your toolbox. Also for hammering in the new tube seals, use a 30MM socket. It will fit directly over the seal perfectly and prevent you from causing any damage to the new tube seal and it puts it in there perfectly snug. Also, as mentioned later on. Put a Towel over your intank gasket so nothing falls into your engine. You can use a towel or stuff a paper towel into each hole half way, so nothing falls in there.
Thanks for this video really appreciate it.....same thing happen to me......I was just looking around inside the engine like yesterday 10/13/23. And saw that smoke was coming from the rear. Further analysis showed that the rear valve cover cracked and was leaking oil on the heat shield, which gave a real bad smell while driving. So thanks again gona get mine done. I normally do my own repairs to
Great Video - thanks. The tools you used were common in most Shade Tree Mechanic's toolbox and your comments and direction were easy to follow. I've done a few Honda 6-cylinder engine gasket replacements and am doing a 3.7 tomorrow. I liked your well organized and good camera position Video. Great Job thanks but it will still probably take me 4 hours to finish, and my clothes won't be as clean as yours were- Thanks
Hey I'm not sure if you have notifications on to see this reply but do the spark plugs thread into the valve cover or the head directly we have lost our threads in cylinder 4 and I need to know if they thread into the head or valve cover we just got the head delivered because I was pretty sure that's where it needed to be but now that I'm watching this it might be the valve cover please let me know it you see this thanks
Awesome video video man, but be careful with the oil change intervals. When you popped the top plate of the intake manifold I could see all the dark carbon deposits. Which means you’ll have to change the oil between 3,000-5,000 miles.
Thanks for this video. Unfortunately the pvc valve broke off our 2012 MDX when trying to replace it (no idea why Honda uses plastic, it just breaks into pieces due to all the heat) and I’ll need to open up the front valve cover to get any pieces that broke off in there, plus I been wanting to replace the plug hole seals. What seal goes on that top cover that you had to remove to get to the valve covers? Thanks
Great job on the video! I have a 2007 MDX that I have put 240k on since it was new and I’ve been doing most of the maintenance on it myself. I actually avoided this particular task when I was due for a valve adjustment at 200k. For the same price as the valve adjustment the dealer changed out the valve cover gaskets and spark plug hole gaskets for me. Even though I have run nothing but Mobil 1 oil from the original factory fill both valve covers were leaking by around the 180k mark.
Awesome and thank you. Yea this one is at the 180k mark as well. Probably been leaking a little earlier than that. And lucky you. What kind of symptoms did you have where you needed a valve adjustment? Just curious. Or were you just doing preventive maintenance
Hey whats up man! The front took me awhile because I spent time seeing if there were other ways to get this mount out from under the car. Once I figured out how to do it, it took me about 8 hrs to complete the job with front and rear. I would set aside at least 4 hrs. But I didn't have any stubborn bolts. Alot of my struggle was limited access. I had to used the tools I had which were fine but if you have alot of extensions that will help. I also didn't want to remove the radiator hoses and had to wiggle the mount out thru that. Good luck to you my friend. Report back and let us know how it went.
@@photofinishgarage I was getting a bit of a rough idle and my mileage was getting a lot worse over time. The valve adjustment straightened it right out and now I’m getting between 22-23 mpg on the highway.
@@shawnr6303 maybe that is what we need to do. We are getting a out 19 MPGs on the highway. Definitely a guzzler in my opinion. And probably time for that too. Thank you
Fantastic video man, you're giving me the motivation to do this myself. I'm getting ready to hand over our 2010 MDX to my new to driving teenage daughter. While I'm at this, do you think it would be a good idea to send my fuel injectors in for cleaning (I've used MotorWest in the past before, and they're great)? Also thinking of replacing the spark plugs and possibly the coils themselves as just a preventative maintenance thing.
@SanFranTransplant thank you! I would for sure do the spark plugs. You can do the coils if you want but if they aren't failing, I would save the money. If money isnt a concern go ahead and replace them since they have to come off for the valve cover anyway!As far as the injectors you can find a good injector cleaner to add to fuel such as Lucas or Amsoil. Or take them off individually and clean them yourself. But these vehicles run great! Good luck to your daughter and be safe out there
Make sure the PCV system can breathe. It is the reason why your gasket blew out and dried up. The pressure has to go somewhere. You can tell yours is bad by the look of that valve cover. Sludge, it is from never being cleaned, and going long periods between oil changes. Need to clean the valve cover baffles, and replace the PCV valve with one new from Honda. Once you got a system that breaths, check on your PCV valve every once in a while to make sure that it hasn't clogged up. Change your fluid every 3-5k max. Use an engine oil that uses additives that recondition seals, and cleans engines and sludge.
Yes I’m surprised after he degreased the outside of the valve cover that he didn’t do the same with the inside. I am looking to buy an ‘07 soon and the one I found has this same leak. It is weird bc the timing belt and spark plugs were done within the last year and I’m surprised they didn’t do the valve cover gaskets while in there.
Hey I'm not sure if you have notifications on to see this reply but do the spark plugs thread into the valve cover or the head directly we have lost our threads in cylinder 4 and I need to know if they thread into the head or valve cover we just got the head delivered because I was pretty sure that's where it needed to be but now that I'm watching this it might be the valve cover please let me know it you see this thanks
I have a question for anyone on here doing this do the spark plugs thread into the valve cover or the cylinder head because our threads are gone need to replace whichever it is and before I open it up I wanted to order the part with the actual threads
Unfortunately, the spark plugs thread into the cylinder head. If the threads are missing or damaged beyond use, you may want to look at using a HeliCoil, some other thread insert system, or even possibly replacing the head. Good luck to you.
I'm at 160k on my 2009 and it seemed time to get at it. Great video! Super helpful and to the point. Did you end up selling yours or decide to hold on with how crazy car prices are?
Sold mine and regretted it ever since. It was such a great car, reliable and good looking. But it was horrible on gas. I would by a other in a heart beat now that it seems like car prices have settled
Hey I'm not sure if you have notifications on to see this reply but do the spark plugs thread into the valve cover or the head directly we have lost our threads in cylinder 4 and I need to know if they thread into the head or valve cover we just got the head delivered because I was pretty sure that's where it needed to be but now that I'm watching this it might be the valve cover please let me know it you see this thanks
@@photofinishgarage Hey I'm not sure if you have notifications on to see this reply but do the spark plugs thread into the valve cover or the head directly we have lost our threads in cylinder 4 and I need to know if they thread into the head or valve cover we just got the head delivered because I was pretty sure that's where it needed to be but now that I'm watching this it might be the valve cover please let me know it you see this thanks
@Photofinish Garage awesome thank you so much for the reply we just found out the front cylinder head was delivered, any tips to replace that? Do I need to pull the whole engine? Or do you think I could get away with pulling the head out after this valve process with a couple more bolts
Great vid, no music drowning out your voice, spot on with no bs. Thanks man
You are a brave and very patient soul. I may have to do this exact job someday so to see someone go through the steps beforehand is very helpful.
Rewatching this video. Just to add suggestions. When removing the old tube seals, you can use Seal Puller. Harbor freight has the PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE Seal Puller with 2 Tips for $8, well worth having in your toolbox. Also for hammering in the new tube seals, use a 30MM socket. It will fit directly over the seal perfectly and prevent you from causing any damage to the new tube seal and it puts it in there perfectly snug.
Also, as mentioned later on. Put a Towel over your intank gasket so nothing falls into your engine. You can use a towel or stuff a paper towel into each hole half way, so nothing falls in there.
Very well done and very much appreciated! In our area the cost to have this done at the shop is 700.00.
Thanks much for taking the time to make this video. You are awesome!
Excellent tutorial! I’m doing the same job today, and this video has made it a lot easier. Thank you!
Thank u man, I have same operation to my uncle's MDX. Now he can be happy
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Thanks for this video really appreciate it.....same thing happen to me......I was just looking around inside the engine like yesterday 10/13/23. And saw that smoke was coming from the rear. Further analysis showed that the rear valve cover cracked and was leaking oil on the heat shield, which gave a real bad smell while driving. So thanks again gona get mine done.
I normally do my own repairs to
Great Video - thanks. The tools you used were common in most Shade Tree Mechanic's toolbox and your comments and direction were easy to follow. I've done a few Honda 6-cylinder engine gasket replacements and am doing a 3.7 tomorrow. I liked your well organized and good camera position Video. Great Job thanks but it will still probably take me 4 hours to finish, and my clothes won't be as clean as yours were- Thanks
Hey I'm not sure if you have notifications on to see this reply but do the spark plugs thread into the valve cover or the head directly we have lost our threads in cylinder 4 and I need to know if they thread into the head or valve cover we just got the head delivered because I was pretty sure that's where it needed to be but now that I'm watching this it might be the valve cover please let me know it you see this thanks
Awesome video video man, but be careful with the oil change intervals. When you popped the top plate of the intake manifold I could see all the dark carbon deposits. Which means you’ll have to change the oil between 3,000-5,000 miles.
Two thumbs up. Excellent video. Appreciate it.
Thanks for this video. Unfortunately the pvc valve broke off our 2012 MDX when trying to replace it (no idea why Honda uses plastic, it just breaks into pieces due to all the heat) and I’ll need to open up the front valve cover to get any pieces that broke off in there, plus I been wanting to replace the plug hole seals.
What seal goes on that top cover that you had to remove to get to the valve covers?
Thanks
Great job on the video! I have a 2007 MDX that I have put 240k on since it was new and I’ve been doing most of the maintenance on it myself. I actually avoided this particular task when I was due for a valve adjustment at 200k. For the same price as the valve adjustment the dealer changed out the valve cover gaskets and spark plug hole gaskets for me. Even though I have run nothing but Mobil 1 oil from the original factory fill both valve covers were leaking by around the 180k mark.
Awesome and thank you. Yea this one is at the 180k mark as well. Probably been leaking a little earlier than that. And lucky you. What kind of symptoms did you have where you needed a valve adjustment? Just curious. Or were you just doing preventive maintenance
Hey whats up man! The front took me awhile because I spent time seeing if there were other ways to get this mount out from under the car. Once I figured out how to do it, it took me about 8 hrs to complete the job with front and rear. I would set aside at least 4 hrs. But I didn't have any stubborn bolts. Alot of my struggle was limited access. I had to used the tools I had which were fine but if you have alot of extensions that will help. I also didn't want to remove the radiator hoses and had to wiggle the mount out thru that. Good luck to you my friend. Report back and let us know how it went.
@@photofinishgarage I was getting a bit of a rough idle and my mileage was getting a lot worse over time. The valve adjustment straightened it right out and now I’m getting between 22-23 mpg on the highway.
@@shawnr6303 maybe that is what we need to do. We are getting a out 19 MPGs on the highway. Definitely a guzzler in my opinion. And probably time for that too. Thank you
I have a 2008 I have started leaking. And it gets terrible gas milage. Could it be the valve need adjustment or a tune up.
Really good job and video bro, keep them coming.
Great video. Thanks for sharing!
Fantastic video man, you're giving me the motivation to do this myself. I'm getting ready to hand over our 2010 MDX to my new to driving teenage daughter. While I'm at this, do you think it would be a good idea to send my fuel injectors in for cleaning (I've used MotorWest in the past before, and they're great)? Also thinking of replacing the spark plugs and possibly the coils themselves as just a preventative maintenance thing.
@SanFranTransplant thank you! I would for sure do the spark plugs. You can do the coils if you want but if they aren't failing, I would save the money. If money isnt a concern go ahead and replace them since they have to come off for the valve cover anyway!As far as the injectors you can find a good injector cleaner to add to fuel such as Lucas or Amsoil. Or take them off individually and clean them yourself. But these vehicles run great!
Good luck to your daughter and be safe out there
Make sure the PCV system can breathe. It is the reason why your gasket blew out and dried up. The pressure has to go somewhere. You can tell yours is bad by the look of that valve cover. Sludge, it is from never being cleaned, and going long periods between oil changes. Need to clean the valve cover baffles, and replace the PCV valve with one new from Honda. Once you got a system that breaths, check on your PCV valve every once in a while to make sure that it hasn't clogged up. Change your fluid every 3-5k max. Use an engine oil that uses additives that recondition seals, and cleans engines and sludge.
Yes I’m surprised after he degreased the outside of the valve cover that he didn’t do the same with the inside.
I am looking to buy an ‘07 soon and the one I found has this same leak. It is weird bc the timing belt and spark plugs were done within the last year and I’m surprised they didn’t do the valve cover gaskets while in there.
Where did u get the manual for all the torque?
Thank you for putting this video together, very helpful. Where do you get your torque sequence, and torque specs info from?
You are welcome. I found an online line repair manual that listed it. If you google it you will see it as well for the J Series engines.
Thanks for Posting
Thanks great video
Hey I'm not sure if you have notifications on to see this reply but do the spark plugs thread into the valve cover or the head directly we have lost our threads in cylinder 4 and I need to know if they thread into the head or valve cover we just got the head delivered because I was pretty sure that's where it needed to be but now that I'm watching this it might be the valve cover please let me know it you see this thanks
This Video help with 04 MDX.
Thanks.
I have a question for anyone on here doing this do the spark plugs thread into the valve cover or the cylinder head because our threads are gone need to replace whichever it is and before I open it up I wanted to order the part with the actual threads
thread into cylinder. valve cover can be removed without removing spark plugs.
Unfortunately, the spark plugs thread into the cylinder head. If the threads are missing or damaged beyond use, you may want to look at using a HeliCoil, some other thread insert system, or even possibly replacing the head. Good luck to you.
Rethread kit
Great Vid Man! How do you not have a single scratch on your watch screen??
G SHOCK WATCH BABY! Lol.
I can’t get the spark plug seal in to seat in the inner grove.
I'm at 160k on my 2009 and it seemed time to get at it. Great video! Super helpful and to the point.
Did you end up selling yours or decide to hold on with how crazy car prices are?
Sold mine and regretted it ever since. It was such a great car, reliable and good looking. But it was horrible on gas. I would by a other in a heart beat now that it seems like car prices have settled
Hey I'm not sure if you have notifications on to see this reply but do the spark plugs thread into the valve cover or the head directly we have lost our threads in cylinder 4 and I need to know if they thread into the head or valve cover we just got the head delivered because I was pretty sure that's where it needed to be but now that I'm watching this it might be the valve cover please let me know it you see this thanks
@@photofinishgarage Hey I'm not sure if you have notifications on to see this reply but do the spark plugs thread into the valve cover or the head directly we have lost our threads in cylinder 4 and I need to know if they thread into the head or valve cover we just got the head delivered because I was pretty sure that's where it needed to be but now that I'm watching this it might be the valve cover please let me know it you see this thanks
@@tjmurphy3081 hello. The spark plugs thread into the head and the tip enters the combustion chamber.
@Photofinish Garage awesome thank you so much for the reply we just found out the front cylinder head was delivered, any tips to replace that? Do I need to pull the whole engine? Or do you think I could get away with pulling the head out after this valve process with a couple more bolts
What are the parts #
I just did my new to me 2013 Honda Pilot, not that difficult to do.
Thank you
I have a 2014 MDX that is leaking. What a PITA. Pain in the ass
This can be done without pulling the intake. Book time is 2.3