Well done videos i have a recommendation don't oil the gasket before installation and clean the block surface with something i use carb or brake clean and emerycloth the surface should be as clean as possible the only gasket i even put oil on the oil filter gasket. If you still have a leak after that check the egr plate on the back of the engine below that valve it also leaks and is not easy to repair and lastly the power steering hose es have o rings that leak also at the connection connection to the pump.i have done many of these and that why im letting you know you may have 2 more leaks in the not so soon future i let my clients know so when they don't come back complaining the leak ijust fixed is still leaking or the You fixed the wrong thing ! This applies to the 1.8 l engine only hope this is helpful toyour viewers
Kevin, thanks so much, this is great information, you are right on, my O'ring on my PS hoses are leaking and I'm getting ready to make that video probably within a couple of weeks. Do you have part numbers on what's needed for the Power Steering, if so send me an email at dannysdiygarage@gmail.com Appreciate this great information, Perfect timing.
I just fixed my PS o-rings, thanks to you, and now I’m looking at changing the spool valve before it starts leaking. Thanks for taking the time to show the details, respond, and ultimately make these videos, you’re a valuable resource for help on the 8th gen upkeep, and you’ve got a subscriber here for sure! Thanks!
I just did this job I cleaned everywhere where the gasket sit and even the engine block I did put a thin oil cuz wen u tighten the bolts it compresses it
Thank you SO very much!!! I appreciate that you go slow and steady! Exactly how I work! Haste makes waste! You saved me about $500, with your expertise!! Please keep uploading! You definitely have a subscriber!!! I’m wanting to do wheel bearings, shocks, and struts! Hoping you have videos for that or might could recommend another great UA-cam mechanic for those repairs!! 🙏🙏🙏 So appreciate it! You’re an excellent mechanic!
This fixed my leak, as soon as I took it out I could see a crack in the fried up gasket. I went ahead and replaced the valve cover gasket as well. Both videos are great.
Just did this job yesterday and i want to thank you for your amazing and well detailed video. This was my experience. Removing the cowl cover and the panel under is easy, ive done it over 10 times. Youll definitely need a few flashlights to see what you need to move or remove. Definitely remove the PCV hose and loosen the injector bracket thing, they are in the way and give you more room to work. Removing the Solenoid was really easy, no need to pry it with anything just push and wiggle. Just dont lose or drop the bolts , if you are prone to losing bolts just order extra ones. Also make sure you have different sized ratchets, my main one did not fit so i had to use another one that kind of curves a bit. Now here is the BIGGIE, Removing the old old gasket is really really really hard, PLEASE buy a pick set and a strong knife, but dont do what i did, i picked at it with a flathead screw driver and a bunch of other tools and the gasket was breaking little by little but i damaged the solenoid edges by doing so, the gasket wasnt even close to coming out, i took it inside my apartment and tried different things and nothing, what did it though was these large scissors i had that were strong and had a pointy edge and i managed to pick at the same spot until it finally came up , the gasket was like solid cement After applying the new gasket i used HONDA BOND to fill in the alumimum parts that i broke off the solenoid and it worked. No leaks.
Brilliant well paced explanation, well filmed so I could follow every step visually as well as audibly. Exactly what you want to see when doing something new, thanks so very much!
Just replaced the gasket and it was straightforward. Of course following your vid step by step 🤙🏽! With the solenoid off, I replaced the pcv valve as well since it was easier to get to. Many thanks for your vids! Game changer!🙏🏽
@@dannysdiygarage Illinois guy here lol. I take as much care of my cars as I can, but the rust belt is just too strong of a force. I wish my cars could stay that clean.
I have two gaskets on my solenoid that I replaced. Purchased it from Autozone and it came with 3 gaskets. The second (smaller) gasket I replaced by unbolting 3 bolts was very brittle and had a crack in it. It’s called Dorman Engine Variable Timing Solnd Gasket 917-173. I also replaced the camshaft oil seal cap and EGR valve gasket while I was in there. All the parts cost about 30 bucks. 👍🏾
@@joehumeas7196 I am too. Just changed my gasket with a Dorman and today i see a new small puddle on garage floor. I dont know if i didnt tighten the bolts down enough or if the dorman gasket just wasnt thick enough or what else. I wasnt leaking enough to make a puddle before i changed it. Did you try to tighten the bolts a bit more then check it again later?
So just for kicks, I’ll tell you what happened to my 2007 Honda Element SC. I started hearing some steering noise, so I added power steering fluid and looked around a little inside there. I didn’t see anything going wrong, so I went through a period of months of adding power steering fluid. (I know I’m an idiot. My oldest son was too busy to check it out). The bottom line: the fluid was for Hondas, but it was also a stop leak. Apparently it ruined my entire power steering rack. I took the car to a new mechanic who ended up having to fix or replace lots of things due to the spewing of the power steering fluid all over the place. $2500 later, and my car is in great shape again, and I am no longer waiting for my son to do my car work. As an aside, the mechanic happens to be the father of my youngest son‘s fiancé. Small world!
I've gotten to the part where you removed the 3 10mm bolts to take the thing off. The problem I'm facing is that no matter what force i can put on the bolts, they won't budge. I'm on the line of stripping 2 10mm sockets. Yes im pulling making sure im moving lefty loosey, the same direction you're doing. Update, it's off: If you still can't get them off what i did is get a swivel adapter (3/8ths→3/8ths) and a fresh 10mm. Then make your ratchet longer by either grafting something to it or just a longer ratchet. Used my screwdriver taped up to my ratchet, even then i should had to put alot of force i thought my screwdriver was gonna snap.
Great video! Thank you!! As someone who's never worked under the hood before this took me a lot longer than expected but this video was a fantastic guide and I'm no longer getting the P2646 code. Unfortunately... I'm now getting the P2647 and P0523 codes :/ any advice?
Gracias!! Por excelente trabajo y conocimientos!! Experimento estas fugas en mi Civic 2010 EX sedan con 267,567 km. Los reemplare con repuesto originales honda!! Suscrito a tu canal Desde México.
Thanks Danny! I in India cant find this gasket, and shipping it in is very expensive for me, can i use a high heat silicone sealant instead, keeping the gasket as it is to stop a leak?
While doing this project, you should take the time to check and replace the PCV VALVE. When it fails, excess pressure in the crank case will cause leaks. This seal is particularly susceptible to pressure leaks.
@dannysdiygarage I think I have seen it. You have great content, I follow your how-to videos. I am keeping my wife's 2004 Honda SI Ep3 and my son's 2004 Accord running. I think it was your video that prompted me to replace the PCV VALVE on both. Big improvement. The Accord has 179,000 miles and was using oil and not running right. The Ep3 has 120,000, and replacing it improved overall performance, MPG sound. Thank you again for the great content. 👍
@specialstone9153 Look it up. Mine was above the alternator. Improves performance and keeps the oil cleaner. Definitely worth the 20min to replace. Danny's garage has a video.
Thank you. Your video is very clear about how to replace the filter. I have the Civic manual from Honda and not much mention of this part. What does it actually do? When might the valve itself need to be replaced? How can the valve be tested? Thanks again.
Hi Danny. Im actually getting ready to repplace my PCV valve. Watching this video now too, because i seem to have the same oil leak issue from this area that you mentioned in that video. Now having seen you do this, I'm wondering if you would recommend removing the metal plate at the base of the engine bay like you did in this video in order to do the PCV valve. Thanks!
This is my next job, but at 2:54 be careful with this, in my 06 civic the washerfluid hose is not as long as the one in this video, so if this is the first time you remove this cover, be careful as to not pull on it or youll break it, in fact dont even turn the cover upside down if you can already feel a pull from the hose. Mines doesnt even allow me to turn it upside down like how he did in this video. Ive taken this cover off many many times
OK, it seems like after replacing I am still getting a little bit of an oil leak somewhere on the left side near the rubber or plastic circle on the side of the engine block and near the grounding wire in front of all of the solenoid. Any thoughts?
If you're going to replace this o ring, the valve cover gasket, and the two passenger side engine mounts in the same job, does it give you better access if you pull the valve cover off the head or remove the dogbone prior to removing the spool valve? I'm trying to set up this job for best efficiency, thank you.
Great video angles and lighting to actually see your description. Like the arrows with the socket number to alleviate one’s frustration. Awesome!!! and keep them coming… Btw why year and mileage do you have? Thank you!!!
This is a great video Danny! I believe that my 2014 Civic is leaking in the same place, but can’t see/feel any oil under the Vtec solenoid. There is oil further down on the passenger side of the motor below where this solenoid is situated. (I’m not sure I can reach far enough under it to feel any oil.) Did you see oil directly below the solenoid or was it seen only further down? Thank you for your response!
@@dannysdiygarage of course i appreciate videos that help me. I have my own channel too where I share my DIY on my own honda cars and electrical works. Keep sharing. Thanks
6:30 that grey clip was already loose. your vids tend to make things look easier than they are (ie to unclip that grey clip) vs pointing out the hard parts. you did the same with he transmission filter
Absolutely, it would be a boring 30 minute video if I showed all my struggles, I usually do the job as I film it, then I’ll look at the video, if my angles aren’t good, I’ll reshoot it to give you the best angle, not trying to hide anything, I’m sharing how it would be done in a perfect world
@@dannysdiygarage I watch you because of your abject mater expertise, excellent camera work and I have the same car. Again would be helpful to point out things that are a PITA.
Another great video Danny. A couple questions, should we use carb or brake cleaner to clean out the solenoid? Also, for the new gasket, how about using a light coat of silicone paste? Not silicone caulk, I mean the silicone lube that is good for rubber and caliper slide pins for example..
@@dannysdiygarage ok thank you. Oh also, you mentioned this is typically the cause of an oil leak on the passenger side. I'm having a lot of oil come down the transmission. It's oil and not red transmission fluid even though it's dripping off the transmission. Any ideas where that may be coming from? It is quite a bit, if I wipe it off at night the next morning it's already dripping again even after leaving the car sit for a couple weeks.
I worked on my VTEC Solenoid , followed along with the videos, and the power steering o rings..and there still seems to be traces of leak at the same spot by the solenoid. Any tips? Would sealants work?
Hi I changed my power steering pump and it went fine but in process I had to remove the crank shaft pulley so I had more room to do the job after everything was said and done I put the pulley back on and slipped the belt back on then I started the car and it ran for a couple of seconds and I gave it a little rev then it shut off and it didn’t start and when I looked under the car and a bunch of oil was on my driveway it looked like oil was coming from the crankshaft area or that vicinity and I’m to sure what to do thank you
Did you pull the crank pulley back off? Do you have a scan tool to check the crank sensor to see if it’s putting out the signal? What year and model is it
@@dannysdiygarage and no I put it back on and haven’t checked it should I pull it back off and see if there is any oil coming out but I was told that no oil can leak from the crank pulley
Help please! I replaced the gasket and when bolting it all back together 1 of the 3 bolts broke. What can I do to remove the broken bolt? With only 2 bolts it’s leaking slightly. Am I screwed?
I’m not sure what you mean when you write weak seal, the rubber gasket lasted 14 years, yes I bought another OEM gasket and no I didn’t use any other type of sealer, this last another 14 years, appreciate your comment
That seal is a rubber ring with filter. If the filter is clog and higher pressure in that cavity will force the oil tp leak out. Isn't it design that way rather then no oil flow/pressure to the VTEC mechanism.
I’m gonna have to disagree with you, here’s why, using a torque wrench assures proper and even torque not to mention keeping you from breaking a bolt off in the head, if you’re a seasoned technician you can get away with not using a torque wrench, however most DIY’ers should use and own a torque wrench, here is a video on an affordable torque wrench ua-cam.com/video/GoBePlsQSYU/v-deo.htmlsi=XZOyrerUWYaVXTun
After 30 year of working on cars i dont need to use any fuklin torq wrench unless im installing a cylinder head. I see too many bolts that are way over tightened with a so called torq wrench. @@dannysdiygarage
Literally just replaced mine! Felt very confident and had this video to guide me step by step. Thank you very much! I appreciate all the insight. You rock!!👏🫡
@ Dannys DIY Garage, how are you? i just changed 4mos ago the power steering high pressure & return line hose O-ring, and now i saw an oil on my driveway and i see it i think it is beside power steeering hose same area, passenger side. im just thinking maybe its solenoid too from my 2006 honda civic ex.. right i cannot jack it up because its too cold right now here in ON its -5 deg C / 23 Farenheit. Thank U!
Well done videos i have a recommendation don't oil the gasket before installation and clean the block surface with something i use carb or brake clean and emerycloth the surface should be as clean as possible the only gasket i even put oil on the oil filter gasket. If you still have a leak after that check the egr plate on the back of the engine below that valve it also leaks and is not easy to repair and lastly the power steering hose es have o rings that leak also at the connection connection to the pump.i have done many of these and that why im letting you know you may have 2 more leaks in the not so soon future i let my clients know so when they don't come back complaining the leak ijust fixed is still leaking or the You fixed the wrong thing ! This applies to the 1.8 l engine only hope this is helpful toyour viewers
Kevin, thanks so much, this is great information, you are right on, my O'ring on my PS hoses are leaking and I'm getting ready to make that video probably within a couple of weeks.
Do you have part numbers on what's needed for the Power Steering, if so send me an email at dannysdiygarage@gmail.com Appreciate this great information, Perfect timing.
I just fixed my PS o-rings, thanks to you, and now I’m looking at changing the spool valve before it starts leaking. Thanks for taking the time to show the details, respond, and ultimately make these videos, you’re a valuable resource for help on the 8th gen upkeep, and you’ve got a subscriber here for sure! Thanks!
I just did this job I cleaned everywhere where the gasket sit and even the engine block I did put a thin oil cuz wen u tighten the bolts it compresses it
Thanks bro valuable info for me. Changing this gasket at 200k miles now in a 5spd civic and gonna hope to god that plate isn’t leaking aswell! Thanks!
DIY car repair video -- done right! Clear instructions, multiple camera angles, just what you need to know, without 10 mins of fluff. Thank you
no fluff, just stuff, thanks
Probably the best video I’ve seen on this repair! Appreciate the torque specs also, those are hard to find sometimes.
Thanks for your comment, appreciate you watching
Thank you so much for such another detailed video. I am also thankful to you for the part number! God bless you sir!
I really appreciate this, thank you so much 😊
I replaced a gasket on my 2006 Honda Civic by watching this video. It was a great help thank you so much
Glad it helped
Best video that I've seen on UA-cam on replacing this gasket! Thanks for taking the time to make it!!
Appreciate that, glad it helped
Your videos are always clear and straight to the point..
Thank you SO very much!!! I appreciate that you go slow and steady! Exactly how I work! Haste makes waste! You saved me about $500, with your expertise!! Please keep uploading! You definitely have a subscriber!!! I’m wanting to do wheel bearings, shocks, and struts! Hoping you have videos for that or might could recommend another great UA-cam mechanic for those repairs!! 🙏🙏🙏 So appreciate it! You’re an excellent mechanic!
Appreciate that, I have no recommendation, sorry
thanks, by the looks of your engine, you don't live anywhere they treat the roads with salt/sand. makes repairs so much easier
Southern California, up until this year, hardly ever rained
This fixed my leak, as soon as I took it out I could see a crack in the fried up gasket. I went ahead and replaced the valve cover gasket as well. Both videos are great.
thank you
Just did this job yesterday and i want to thank you for your amazing and well detailed video.
This was my experience.
Removing the cowl cover and the panel under is easy, ive done it over 10 times.
Youll definitely need a few flashlights to see what you need to move or remove.
Definitely remove the PCV hose and loosen the injector bracket thing, they are in the way and give you more room to work.
Removing the Solenoid was really easy, no need to pry it with anything just push and wiggle.
Just dont lose or drop the bolts , if you are prone to losing bolts just order extra ones. Also make sure you have different sized ratchets, my main one did not fit so i had to use another one that kind of curves a bit.
Now here is the BIGGIE, Removing the old old gasket is really really really hard, PLEASE buy a pick set and a strong knife, but dont do what i did, i picked at it with a flathead screw driver and a bunch of other tools and the gasket was breaking little by little but i damaged the solenoid edges by doing so, the gasket wasnt even close to coming out, i took it inside my apartment and tried different things and nothing, what did it though was these large scissors i had that were strong and had a pointy edge and i managed to pick at the same spot until it finally came up , the gasket was like solid cement
After applying the new gasket i used HONDA BOND to fill in the alumimum parts that i broke off the solenoid and it worked.
No leaks.
Appreciate you sharing your experience with my channel
Thanks so much
Brilliant well paced explanation, well filmed so I could follow every step visually as well as audibly. Exactly what you want to see when doing something new, thanks so very much!
appreciate you noticing my attention to detail, thanks for this
What a great video! Loved the fact you included the torque specs.keep up the good work and much appreciated 👍🏽
Thank you Toni
96 in-lb is the same as 8 ft-lb.
The manual says 8.7 ft-lb which is same as 106.8 in-lb. Most people use 9 ft-lb or 108 in-lb.
Danny your videos are the best detailed every thing from good photography to mentioning sizes of bolts Thank you for your efforts
I appreciate this Mike, I’ll keep trying to get better, please keep watching 👍🏼
Just replaced the gasket and it was straightforward. Of course following your vid step by step 🤙🏽! With the solenoid off, I replaced the pcv valve as well since it was easier to get to.
Many thanks for your vids! Game changer!🙏🏽
Comments like this help keep me motivated to keep filming, thank you for expressing your gratitude 👍🏼
@@dannysdiygarage pls do continue making your vids. 100% helpful!
I didn't even know that existed or was a wear item. Thanks for the videos Danny!
You’re welcome, thanks for watching
Hot dang, this worked well for me. Thank you!
For others who read, a friendly reminder to have something to catch the little oil which may spill.
Great reminder, thanks for the support
Great DIY video, excellent camera angles & audio instruction! Bravo!
Thank you for your support 👍🏼
Thanks Danny your so smart we learn a lot from your videos to take care of our cars I hope you keep making more content! ☺
Will be trying this. My civic started leaking like crazy and it seems that is the problem.
Thank you.
Good luck with the repair, I hope this helps!
@@dannysdiygarage success!! Thank you so much.
Thanks Danny! Great vid! Sharing with my favorite Civic owner!
I appreciate you watching as usual, thanks 👍🏼
What a clean R18A1! Almost looks brand new!
I take care of my stuff and living in California helps
@@dannysdiygarage Illinois guy here lol. I take as much care of my cars as I can, but the rust belt is just too strong of a force. I wish my cars could stay that clean.
As always wonderful work Danny, doesn't even seem like work when you do it.
Appreciate that, an hour job turns into two days when filming and editing, I appreciate you noticing the effort put into this
Another great DIY video. Great camera work. Thanks Danny.
Thanks, appreciate it as usual 👍🏼
I have two gaskets on my solenoid that I replaced. Purchased it from Autozone and it came with 3 gaskets. The second (smaller) gasket I replaced by unbolting 3 bolts was very brittle and had a crack in it. It’s called Dorman Engine Variable Timing Solnd Gasket 917-173. I also replaced the camshaft oil seal cap and EGR valve gasket while I was in there. All the parts cost about 30 bucks. 👍🏾
Dorman parts SUCK big time you will end up doing this job again
I have a leak in that area still after using the Dorman. I’m wondering if I need to replace it again with a Honda gasket
@@joehumeas7196 I am too. Just changed my gasket with a Dorman and today i see a new small puddle on garage floor. I dont know if i didnt tighten the bolts down enough or if the dorman gasket just wasnt thick enough or what else. I wasnt leaking enough to make a puddle before i changed it. Did you try to tighten the bolts a bit more then check it again later?
So just for kicks, I’ll tell you what happened to my 2007 Honda Element SC. I started hearing some steering noise, so I added power steering fluid and looked around a little inside there. I didn’t see anything going wrong, so I went through a period of months of adding power steering fluid. (I know I’m an idiot. My oldest son was too busy to check it out). The bottom line: the fluid was for Hondas, but it was also a stop leak. Apparently it ruined my entire power steering rack. I took the car to a new mechanic who ended up having to fix or replace lots of things due to the spewing of the power steering fluid all over the place. $2500 later, and my car is in great shape again, and I am no longer waiting for my son to do my car work. As an aside, the mechanic happens to be the father of my youngest son‘s fiancé. Small world!
Great story, thank you for sharing
I've gotten to the part where you removed the 3 10mm bolts to take the thing off. The problem I'm facing is that no matter what force i can put on the bolts, they won't budge. I'm on the line of stripping 2 10mm sockets. Yes im pulling making sure im moving lefty loosey, the same direction you're doing.
Update, it's off: If you still can't get them off what i did is get a swivel adapter (3/8ths→3/8ths) and a fresh 10mm. Then make your ratchet longer by either grafting something to it or just a longer ratchet. Used my screwdriver taped up to my ratchet, even then i should had to put alot of force i thought my screwdriver was gonna snap.
Apparently there is another o ring on this part that leaks where the other two bolts on the spool valve are screwed is there any truth to this?
Great video! Thank you!! As someone who's never worked under the hood before this took me a lot longer than expected but this video was a fantastic guide and I'm no longer getting the P2646 code. Unfortunately... I'm now getting the P2647 and P0523 codes :/ any advice?
Gracias!!
Por excelente trabajo y conocimientos!!
Experimento estas fugas en mi Civic 2010 EX sedan con 267,567 km.
Los reemplare con
repuesto originales honda!!
Suscrito a tu canal
Desde México.
Thanks Danny! I in India cant find this gasket, and shipping it in is very expensive for me, can i use a high heat silicone sealant instead, keeping the gasket as it is to stop a leak?
Great video it's very clear thank you for showing us how to do it yourself 👍
Glad it was helpful!
While doing this project, you should take the time to check and replace the PCV VALVE. When it fails, excess pressure in the crank case will cause leaks. This seal is particularly susceptible to pressure leaks.
Great suggestion, I do have a PCV video on my channel
@dannysdiygarage I think I have seen it. You have great content, I follow your how-to videos. I am keeping my wife's 2004 Honda SI Ep3 and my son's 2004 Accord running. I think it was your video that prompted me to replace the PCV VALVE on both. Big improvement. The Accord has 179,000 miles and was using oil and not running right. The Ep3 has 120,000, and replacing it improved overall performance, MPG sound. Thank you again for the great content. 👍
@@GgRae-gv1tg appreciate you taking the time to write this
where is the pcv valve?
@specialstone9153 Look it up. Mine was above the alternator. Improves performance and keeps the oil cleaner. Definitely worth the 20min to replace. Danny's garage has a video.
Thank you. Your video is very clear about how to replace the filter. I have the Civic manual from Honda and not much mention of this part. What does it actually do? When might the valve itself need to be replaced? How can the valve be tested? Thanks again.
It's a variable valve timing control solenoid, the name pretty much explains what it does, changes the timing for optimum performance
Hi Danny. Im actually getting ready to repplace my PCV valve. Watching this video now too, because i seem to have the same oil leak issue from this area that you mentioned in that video. Now having seen you do this, I'm wondering if you would recommend removing the metal plate at the base of the engine bay like you did in this video in order to do the PCV valve. Thanks!
On second thought I'm going to just do the PCV valve and this job at the same time, as you recommended.
Yes doing them both at the same time is best, and yes it’s easier to remove the plate
Just curious why you didn't just replace the solenoid while changing the gasket?
This is my next job, but at 2:54 be careful with this, in my 06 civic the washerfluid hose is not as long as the one in this video, so if this is the first time you remove this cover, be careful as to not pull on it or youll break it, in fact dont even turn the cover upside down if you can already feel a pull from the hose.
Mines doesnt even allow me to turn it upside down like how he did in this video.
Ive taken this cover off many many times
Thanks for adding this information 👍🏼
OK, it seems like after replacing I am still getting a little bit of an oil leak somewhere on the left side near the rubber or plastic circle on the side of the engine block and near the grounding wire in front of all of the solenoid. Any thoughts?
Got it figured out, I also had camshaft plug leak! Very easy fix. Part: 12513-P72-003.
Thank you for the great video Sir!
If you're going to replace this o ring, the valve cover gasket, and the two passenger side engine mounts in the same job, does it give you better access if you pull the valve cover off the head or remove the dogbone prior to removing the spool valve? I'm trying to set up this job for best efficiency, thank you.
Yes, it will make things easier
@@dannysdiygarage I appreciate it! It looks like the dogbone is more in the way than the valve cover so I'll try removing that first.
Good information sr
Thanks and welcome
Great video angles and lighting to actually see your description. Like the arrows with the socket number to alleviate one’s frustration.
Awesome!!! and keep them coming…
Btw why year and mileage do you have?
Thank you!!!
2009 civic ex 162,000 also 2009 civic lx 129,000
Great video detailed and well explained
Glad it was helpful! Appreciate your comment
Great video. About how long does this take? Trying to see what the shop would charge?
2.0 hours at most
Thanks for the detailed video Danny
You’re welcome,thanks for commenting
This is a great video Danny! I believe that my 2014 Civic is leaking in the same place, but can’t see/feel any oil under the Vtec solenoid. There is oil further down on the passenger side of the motor below where this solenoid is situated. (I’m not sure I can reach far enough under it to feel any oil.) Did you see oil directly below the solenoid or was it seen only further down? Thank you for your response!
I saw it further down, my oil is so clean alway it's tough to determine where it comes from
Great video Thanks Sir I'll be able to fix my coupe.
You’re welcome. I appreciate you watching
Thank you very much. Looking for this since I have same problem on my honda stream 2008.
Glad this will help, appreciate you taking time to comment
@@dannysdiygarage of course i appreciate videos that help me. I have my own channel too where I share my DIY on my own honda cars and electrical works. Keep sharing. Thanks
You have a new subscriber, I’ll check out your videos
Thank you for this video
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏼appreciate it
So when its leaking, is it leaking engine oil? Thanks!
yes, engine oil is correct
excelent video, thanks.
Appreciate your feedback
Thank you, Danny, great Video. My scanner is pointing out a code P2646. Is there any videos of yours? I can watch for this fix.
Same here, have you fixed it?
6:30 that grey clip was already loose. your vids tend to make things look easier than they are (ie to unclip that grey clip) vs pointing out the hard parts. you did the same with he transmission filter
Absolutely, it would be a boring 30 minute video if I showed all my struggles, I usually do the job as I film it, then I’ll look at the video, if my angles aren’t good, I’ll reshoot it to give you the best angle, not trying to hide anything, I’m sharing how it would be done in a perfect world
Appreciate you watching so closely
@@dannysdiygarage I watch you because of your abject mater expertise, excellent camera work and I have the same car.
Again would be helpful to point out things that are a PITA.
@@dannysdiygarage I watch closely because after the transmission filters I know you skate over the tough stuff to make things slick
@@pgreenxwill do
Awesome video. What is that overhead light? I love it!
that's my video and photography lights, LED, helps the video shots and works pretty well on how I can see, appreciate your support
Another great video Danny. A couple questions, should we use carb or brake cleaner to clean out the solenoid?
Also, for the new gasket, how about using a light coat of silicone paste? Not silicone caulk, I mean the silicone lube that is good for rubber and caliper slide pins for example..
Brake cleaner works fine, lube it with motor oil also the gasket, that seems to work good, also change your motor oil
@@dannysdiygarage ok thank you. Oh also, you mentioned this is typically the cause of an oil leak on the passenger side. I'm having a lot of oil come down the transmission. It's oil and not red transmission fluid even though it's dripping off the transmission. Any ideas where that may be coming from? It is quite a bit, if I wipe it off at night the next morning it's already dripping again even after leaving the car sit for a couple weeks.
@@Conald_isAfalseProphet if it’s in that same area, check this ua-cam.com/video/rtSmW8ZZMIw/v-deo.htmlsi=Kg-4Fm3wtYb7Mcnu
@@Conald_isAfalseProphet Honda transmission fluid isn't red
I worked on my VTEC Solenoid , followed along with the videos, and the power steering o rings..and there still seems to be traces of leak at the same spot by the solenoid. Any tips? Would sealants work?
Check the oil pressure switch and PCV, best to clean the area off, change your oil add die and use a black light to find the leak
Dennys you mentioned the torque for the vtec solenoid is 96 but i found that the right torque is 8.7 lb im right????
I did 96 In LB not ft LB so I torqued it around 8 ft, my in LB gage was more accurate at that low range
8.7 ft.lb sama as 106 in.lb
Yes
Hi I changed my power steering pump and it went fine but in process I had to remove the crank shaft pulley so I had more room to do the job after everything was said and done I put the pulley back on and slipped the belt back on then I started the car and it ran for a couple of seconds and I gave it a little rev then it shut off and it didn’t start and when I looked under the car and a bunch of oil was on my driveway it looked like oil was coming from the crankshaft area or that vicinity and I’m to sure what to do thank you
Did you pull the crank pulley back off? Do you have a scan tool to check the crank sensor to see if it’s putting out the signal?
What year and model is it
@@dannysdiygarage it’s a 2010 Honda civic and no I haven’t scanned it
@@dannysdiygarage and no I put it back on and haven’t checked it should I pull it back off and see if there is any oil coming out but I was told that no oil can leak from the crank pulley
Do you want me to look a few things up for for some possible causes? Or are you okay
@@dannysdiygarage yes please that would help me a ton
Great job thanks for the video 👍
Appreciate it
@@dannysdiygarage I love how detailed you explain everything and go step by step ...you make this job look so easy 🙂 thank you for sharing
Thank you great video ❤
Appreciate it, thanks
Thank you very much!
You’re welcome, appreciate you
Help please! I replaced the gasket and when bolting it all back together 1 of the 3 bolts broke. What can I do to remove the broken bolt? With only 2 bolts it’s leaking slightly. Am I screwed?
You just need to remove it, I’m guessing it’s not in there very tightly, try a small punch and use penetrating spray
Where can you buy new bolts? I did the same thing, but I was able to get it out.
with what force to tighten the valve, how many Nm. Sorry you talked about it but I don't know English
96inlb converts to 11Nm
@@dannysdiygarage thank you buddy
How many newton meters did you tighten the bolts? Thankyou
I believe that converts to 10.8 NM
@@dannysdiygarage thank you friend 🙋🏻♂️
I broke one bolt even using the right torque. A mechanic told that this is always happening 😢
Anyone have a link for the SI k20 version of this?
you said 96 IN lbs on torque. Did you mean FT lbs? if not so it would be 8 FT LBS?
You are correct, inch not foot, yes 8ft
So replace the weak Honda seal with another weak seal. I'd put some Honda bond around the new gasket. What's happened to Honda
I’m not sure what you mean when you write weak seal, the rubber gasket lasted 14 years, yes I bought another OEM gasket and no I didn’t use any other type of sealer, this last another 14 years, appreciate your comment
That seal is a rubber ring with filter. If the filter is clog and higher pressure in that cavity will force the oil tp leak out. Isn't it design that way rather then no oil flow/pressure to the VTEC mechanism.
Why did you smear oil all over the gasket meant to keep oil from traversing it? You really should have taken the time to clean the mating surface.
The surface area is clean and I have no leaks ❤
Super
Thank you 💯
I appreciate your comment
Do you do this with the engine oil drained out ?
You don’t need to drain the oil
They leak because they always go on too tight. Dont use the torq wrench. Put it on hand tight only.
I’m gonna have to disagree with you, here’s why, using a torque wrench assures proper and even torque not to mention keeping you from breaking a bolt off in the head, if you’re a seasoned technician you can get away with not using a torque wrench, however most DIY’ers should use and own a torque wrench, here is a video on an affordable torque wrench ua-cam.com/video/GoBePlsQSYU/v-deo.htmlsi=XZOyrerUWYaVXTun
After 30 year of working on cars i dont need to use any fuklin torq wrench unless im installing a cylinder head. I see too many bolts that are way over tightened with a so called torq wrench. @@dannysdiygarage
what kind of light are you using
If you’re referring to the light I put on the hood, Forvitec, these are for filming, I also have garage lighting above
Wrong wat to take out those clips. Those clips are made of two pieces. You have to take of the central pin then the clips will pop out easily ;)
Went to swap the pcv valve and the edge of the motor where the valve screw in snapped off. Sad day.
OMG, horrible what ended up happening? What what the reason for this?
How much this cost sir
The gasket was $13.00
$1300 at the dealer, and if you're lucky, they will clean your wind shield.
nice
Honda does not sell gasket seals alone you need to buy entire kit 500 or chines seal that might work make sure you keep original filter
Contact a different Honda dealer, part number is mentioned in the video
Gracias
You’re welcome
Grasias
You’re welcome 👍🏼
I strip one of the three big bolts
Did you fix it
1
Literally just replaced mine! Felt very confident and had this video to guide me step by step. Thank you very much! I appreciate all the insight. You rock!!👏🫡
Glad it helped! I do appreciate you taking the time to write this
@ Dannys DIY Garage, how are you? i just changed 4mos ago the power steering high pressure & return line hose O-ring, and now i saw an oil on my driveway and i see it i think it is beside power steeering hose same area, passenger side. im just thinking maybe its solenoid too from my 2006 honda civic ex.. right i cannot jack it up because its too cold right now here in ON its -5 deg C / 23 Farenheit. Thank U!
That’s cold, I’m in Southern California and I feel for you