Vtec Solenoid Gasket Replacement
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- In this video I'll be replacing the Vtec solenoid gasket on a 2002 Honda Accord 2.3L. Vtech solenoid gaskets are very common for leaking oil. This one is no exception. It was leaking very badly for some time. The the gaskets are made of rubber and usually become very hard after many years of being exposed to very hot temperatures. As they get hard they loose their ability to seal.
The method I use in this video, as mentioned in the video, is not "by the book". Its a short cut. By doing it this way taking the thermostat housing and the EGR valve off will not be needed.
There is a draw back to doing it this way though. As mentioned in the video, you will not have enough room to get to the 3 bolts that hold the Vtec solenoid to the cylinder head with a torque wrench. This may prevent proper torquing of the bolts resulting in an oil leak potentially catastrophic engine damage. (As in you may ruin you engine if all the oil leaks out due to this oil leak).....SO DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. I make no guarantees that by using this video you will make a quality repair. However, if your mechanically inclined and are experienced in auto repair then this video may help.
As for what to use to clean the mating surfaces of the Vtec solenoid and the cylinder head, I would recommend something equivalent to Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty scour pads. (NOTE: WASH SOME DISHES WITH SCOURING PAD FOR AT LEASE A WEEK OR TWO BEFORE USING. THIS WILL SOFTEN THEM UP. INITIALLY THEY ARE A LITTLE HARD. ALSO WET THE PAD WITH BRAKE CLEAN BEFORE USING) They are green and should not be too abrasive as to cause deep scratches on the mating surfaces. I wouldn't go with a metal scouring pad or anything more abrasive that the Scotch-Brite pads. Note: only use very light pressure when cleaning surfaces. Use scouring pad on another like surface that isn't a mating surface to insure the pad used does not damage the surface before cleaning mating surfaces. If it damages the surface then use something lighter and repeat test.
Here is a link to a web page showing the recommended scour pad.
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Here is a link to a video showing other methods of cleaning mating surfaces on engines and engine parts.
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I'm a 67 year old electrical engineer wit 40 years of experience and good dexterity. I take my hat down on this presentation. the best explaining video I have ever seen in my life. you are superb.
Wow! Thank you.
@@BarboursAutoHelp do you recommend to just replace the gaskets & your good on how u took it apart I work exactly the same bro 👍🏼 I’m having this issue it cleared code but I drove it went back on & im change the oil fist then see if it goes away if not should I buy the unti or replace the gaskets
I followed your video to do my gaskets today. I could not get the bolts out following your video, not your fault I am 72 years old and my strength in my hands is gone. So I removed the Thermostat housing and got the bolts out pretty easy. Put all back together with no issues, took me all day but in the end total success! Your video was excellent! Thanks again for the video it was a big help!
6 years later and I'm about to do the same thing to mine in the next few weeks. I've had this problem for three months and could not figure it out. Thanks again for the very well needed video man.
Hands down the best video on the internet for this specific repair. I just HAD to do this repair myself and it was a real pain in the neck. Nothing about this repair is complex, its using all of your tools, wrenches and angles to to get to the bolts in a very narrow space. You might as well replace the coolant hose from the therm housing to the heater core (connected to the firewall )... mine was swollen and ready to burst and removing that hose gives you a little more clearance to work.
Thanks again for an amazing video guide.
If you’re reading this before you do this job, save yourself the trouble, remove the air box, unplug all the sensors, take out the egr valve, and cut a 10mm wrench to be about 5 inches long, and remove the coolant hose from the therm housing
Great instructional video.
Excellent camera angles.
VERY WELLEXPLAINED VIDEO I WAS THINKING WHEN I LOOKED AT MINE AND WAS GOING TO REMOVE THE WATER OUTLET HOUSING BUT THAN I SAID THERE MIGHT BE A FASTER WAY TO DO IT WITH OUT TAKING OFF ALL THIS OTHER JAZZ SO SAW YOUR VIDEO AND THATS THE WAY TO WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER THANK YOU SO MUCH
Best video I've found for this job
*UPDATE - Just did this job. One thing I’d add is you don’t have to fabricate the shortened/shaved 10 mm wrench. A Pittsburgh offset 10 mm I bought as part of a set at Harbor Freight fit great and had plenty of leverage to get the lower bolt out (in fact great for all 3 of them). I did remove the EGR valve which made things easier, just have a new gasket.
Just finished this job, 17 Mar 2024. A few tips: 1. Remove the EGR. 2. For the lower bolt, I used a shallow socket with a 6 pt back mounted on a 11mm wrench. Part No GM4234 at O'Reilly. Gave enough space to put plenty of leverage on the wrench. I suppose a 10mm socket wrench would work just fine as well. 3. Clean it well, and be patient. Working those bolts out using your fingertips takes time. 4. Have your magnet ready.
The very best tutoring on vtec replacement. A top notch. Nobody can get any closer to you on this video.
Wow! Thank you.
What a fantastic demonstration. Thank you for taking your time and explaining it all clearly. Thank, you!
You’re very welcome.
Dealer just recommended this be replaced (about $280). Decisions, decisions.
Great video. Reminds me of the video I watched a year or so ago to replace the driveshaft assembly (I had both go out). Just wanted to see what I'd paid so much for... Seeing how much I could have saved doing it myself made me sad.
Interesting comments here about other things to look forward to (mine's a 2003 at 281K): the a/c tube, distributor shaft seal and o ring, cam seal...
Great video! Thanks for a detailed instructions on this procedure! It will save me a lot of time! 👍👌👏😊
GREAT THOROUGH EXPLANATION AND ADVISE, THANKS.
Thanks so much for a very detailed, helpful video. I followed all your instruction and everything worked great. I would like to add just a couple of things that ( to me) made it easier.
I used a 3 inch 10mm wrench for the bottom bolt( difficult to see and get to) . Also I used a stubby 3 inch mini ratchet for the other two. And finally I found it very helpful to remove the EG valve just to open up some space around that area. Thank you so much for this video.
Hey, thank you for sharing.
Very helpful, save a lot money, thank you so much
Thank you very much for your outstanding explanation and presentation. Helped me so much.
That is great to hear!
I stripped the bolt head just below the oil sensor!! What do I do now???
Good job. Now clean that engine compartment!
Honda Accord 2002 - V4 - 2.3L Engine - 200,000 mi. I'll start with the result. The car runs better. It took me 16. hrs. approx. I worked on my car for the first time. Tools you will need: Socket Wrench, I think mine is 3/8, Husky (brand). Get a normal size socket wrench and a mini/small one. That is two Socket Wrenches. A 12mm socket proper and a couple or few 10 mm sockets proper. I lost one. It's somehwere underneath the hood. I don't think it will damage the engine, hopefully it falls out somewhere. Oh, you will also need a deep 21 mm socket. And you will need a socket wrench extension - like the one used to take out spark plugs - to take off the EGR valve. The 12 mm socket attached to the socket wrench will unbolt the EGR valve and the 10 mm socket attached to the mini Socket wrench will unbolt the Solenoid. The 21 mm socket will unbolt the Oil pressure switch. Also, get a stubby 10 mm wrench. that has the teeth on the other side to rap around the bolt head, not a suggestion. but a must. Google for terms. Use gloves for at least two reasons. Your hands will get dirty. Use separate gloves that have grip to unbolt. My hands were oily as were the tools and that made it almost impossible to unbolt. Gloves will give you a grip where you lack leverage. You will lack some leverage but don't fret. You have to take off the EGR valve first to get to the Solenoid. I didn't take out my air intake duct. Removing the air intake duct would have made things easier. Also, unhook the terminals to what the man in the video refers to as the harness (2:40). Like the man in the video said it will give you a little more room and flexibilty. Remember, my tools and job was for a V4 2.3L Engine. I think, I unbolted, a total of 8 bolts. I changed out the solenoid that came with the gaskets and the oil presure switch. I didn't change out the gaskets or oil pressure swtich separately. You got this champ!
Straight forward thanks
Great video on changing the Vtec solenoid gasket or the part itself! THANK YOU! AND SUBSCRIBED! You can also use the rough side of a dishwashing sponge to clean the surfaces of the VTEC solenoid itself and where it goes to. For the bottom nut, I think a swivel 1/4-in rachet should do it? I would also clean the entire area before putting back the Vtec solenoid.
Thanks for sharing!
Best video I've seen on this by far.thank u for the awesome video....
Wow, thanks!
Great video. Thanks man
Keith, outstanding and very professional vid in everyway---among the very best car fix vids I've come across---likewise liked and subscribed. Lots of vids out here on this job but yours was so thorough in detail it gave me the courage to try it. My gaskets just didn't look bad at all so can only help regardless this stops the leak which was coming from this side. How many mile to you find it takes before these are bad is this is such a common issue----------my Honda has 130,000I had no problem with the bolt below the electrical and did not have to cut down my 10MM to do it but I had a hell of a problem with the back one next to the EGR. You dropped your drive in there with no issues of clearance but I just could never get mine to fit in that clearance---don't know if you had a thinner drive or shorter socket than me so I don't get it why you got to it with such ease. I had to remove and put that bolt with a box end and with such a short turn distance took me 30 minute + both out and in. If I have to get in this again ill have to buy another tool perhaps ill never use again (but can justify it since saved the cost of shop doing the job) ie a ratcheting wrench that takes a socket---------$15 at HF------since that would fit in that clearance and saved me $15+++++++ of grief.Thanks again for the great vid---I'll be reviewing your others
Could you please do more 1998-2002 Honda Accord (if possible 4-cylinder engine) videos? Really enjoyed this video, which I am going to work on my 2001 Honda Accord 4-cylinder car :-) Thanks!
Awsome video matey' really well described and good visualls on work. Will certainly help me wen replacing mine thanks
Thankyou brother great video
No problem
Thanks, be doing the job tomorrow...Luv the Rooster 🐓!
Thanks so much for the help live facet😭
No problem at all
So you don’t recommend to buy a whole new vtec solenoid just replace the gaskets?
Hello, I got a 2000 Honda accord 4 cylinders 2.3 l , and I got a P1259 code which points to VTEC control solenoid , do I need to change the whole thing in that case , or changing the gasket will take care of the problem ? Please advise. Thanks!
Have you performed a pin point test to confirm what your problem is yet? There is not way I could tell you what is going to fix your problem with just a trouble code. A full pin point test will need to be done.
The infamous half cut 10mm wrench
Thank you very much.
No prob
Hola, tengo un Honda HR-V del 2000, tengo problemas con la aceleración, no pasa de 3500 revoluciones, el problema se podrá solucionar limpiando esa pieza? Saludos.
Thank you for this!
My pleasure!
Which way is easier coming from the top or behind the wheel (under)?
Very informative!
Glad you think so!
I stripped the bottom bolted :/ I'm sure I can get it off with a torque wrench but I need more space now. How can I take of the entire thermostat housing and not just the part connected to the hose?
I don't have a video illustrating that. You'll need a manual.
Muy bueno. Have to do same with son's 98 prelude 5speed .
Thks good video. Thks below hose will a lot of oil drip if I end up replacing ? How about the sensor o ring gasket for it the one that screws on the cylyniod and how did I order it by name?
Not sure I understand your question.
Question I had a splatter on that whole side so is it possible that is bursted in that same area
Maybe...
Thanks Bro 😊!
Excellent!
Thanks
Is this the same procedure on a 1999 Honda Accord
Not 100% sure
I just had the same thing done to my car, I paid $800. My car is still leaking, I don't think they changed out both gaskets, like in this video.
Darn!
How much the the shop can charge to do this job?
You'll have to call around.
I just gave my car an oil change and about a week or 2 later my oil light started flashing then when I put oil it went away do you think it can be this?
It could be that.....it could be 100 other things too. So, be sure to diagnose it before repairing.
Okay I looked under the hood and I see a slight leak coming from the top of the vtec I’m gonna change it and see if that works
How much is a repair like this at the mechanic?
You'll have to call around. It varies greatly.
Excellent video! Clarity in both visual and verbal instructions! This video gave me confidence to tackle the repair after finding oil leak still happening after replacing my distributor o ring and shaft seal. So, did I understand correctly, #1, the hose that's got oil dripping on it and swelled up from the O ring leak is called the inlet hose? And #2, what is the name to the gasket between the intake and water outlet you mentioned around 9:30 mark! Thanks a whole bunch!!
I believe that was a heater hose. I don't have the car here for me to check it. For the gasket, I don't have a part number for it. You may have to go the the parts store and point it out to a parts pro.
if my solenoid has 2 valves instead of one like yours, is there another gasket im supposed to get?
What are you working on? Its possible.
@@BarboursAutoHelp well, i have a leak and i was going to check the gasket after watching this. i wanted to replace the gasket cause my 97 Civic EX is pretty old under the hood. looks like the original owner never changed anything. ive watch a lot of videos and i noticed a lot of them show their Solenoid having 1 valve.
my engine is a swap, my head cover looks like its a D15B . idk if that helps understand lol
Ok so I figured it out. My VTEC Solenoid is JDM, so the gasket is a definitely different because my Solenoid is a 2-stage VTEC.
For anyone else reading this. If you need a new gasket. Here's the part number. 15825-P2J-005
Appreciate you video. I was able to remove the solenoid with no snags.
Now I just gotta play the waiting game. And wait for that part to come in. Lol
Good video 👍.
Thanks 👍
Where is your shop in locate ? I want to change the gasket too my vtech is leaking
I keep that info confidential. I don't run a shop. I work at one.
So i just changed mines and now its making a high pitch noise when I start my car. Did I put the gaskets in wrong or something.
Gee, I don't know. Not sure how you could put it in wrong. Where is the noise coming from?
@@BarboursAutoHelp not quite sure. I tried taking it off and reassembling it. I am having a slight problem snapping the top clip on. Kind of have to force it in. So that may be my problem.
@@hitambutso2392 My belts needed some greasing. 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
Could a bad gasket cause the vehicle to not crank?
I wouldn't think so.
@@BarboursAutoHelp Starter had a bad ground lol. I just picked the car up so I’m still trying to figure out what was done correctly and what wasn’t
Oops 😬
Where do you get those gaskets for that solenoid? I have a 96 accord that is leaking from same place
You can get them from the dealership or a parts house.
Ebay too matey. Ive just perchased some for my 2002 accord
I'm having issues with my car after I replace the gasket on my vtec seloniod my car won't start no more help?
Double check and make sure everything is plugged in. Any electrical connections that you may have disconnected needs to be plugged in. Also if you unbolted any ground wires that may bolt to the head or block they need to be bolted back on securely.
@@BarboursAutoHelp I check everything it seem fine...but when I go in start the car the light come on only seem like the car wont ignition or crank.
It was running before right?
@@BarboursAutoHelp Yes perfectly fine?
Usually when that happens to me it means that I left something disconnected or unplugged.
It will come off without taking anything else off
Can you just buy the gaskets instead of buying the whole Assembly
It's been while since I made this video but didn't I just replace the gasket? Why are you thinking you have to buy the whole assembly?
@@BarboursAutoHelp I have code P1259 and it’s leaking around that area. It some mechanic I need to buy the whole part not just the gaskets
It what mechanic? I didn't understand the question.
Sorry meant to say one mechanic
Did you have the code diagnosed? I know that you have code P1259 but was it properly diagnosed?
No entiendo en inglés 😟
No hables expaniol.
@@BarboursAutoHelp hablo solo español
@@BarboursAutoHelp veo que enseña la mecánica bien, tengo unas fugas de aceite por esos lados no soy mecánico pero quiero corregir yo mismo