I got charged by a mechanic 1800 , did this my self , I did use new head bolts and tourqued them down to spec , but that’s not because I don’t agree with what he did, I just like to because it’s satisfying to me
I wish I would have seen this video first... the video you played during yours is the one I went off of. That being said, I already torque the head down and had those creaks, question is, would I be safe to loosen and remove the bolts and apply grease like you did and reuse the head gasket or would I need to replace the gasket?
Just get a new one. If it’s already been torqued down then I wouldn’t use it again. Why go through all that work just to skimp out a few bucks. Just because you heard the bolts squeak a little does. It mean the torque is bad. If it’s said and done just leave it.
Technically you will notice if the head gasket is upside down because the sides are not the same just FYI and just to let others know, you can also use engine oils for the headbolts just to be on the safe side.
Lubiñg Headbolts with engine oil can upset torque readings and cause damage. If a headbolt is covered in oil, then while the bolt is wound down , oil can run from the bolt forming a small amount of oil to pool beneath the end of the bolt in the space meant for the bolt .The oil cant be compressed but if torque is applied , it can cause fŕactures and other damage to steel.
@@rockers2rockers616 this reply is correct. with engine oil can upset torque readings and cause damage. If a headbolt is covered in oil, then while the bolt is wound down , oil can run from the bolt forming a small amount of oil to pool beneath the end of the bolt in the space meant for the bolt .The oil cant be compressed but if torque is applied , it can cause fŕactures and other damage to steel.
Quick question i have a 98 Honda accord and i got a head gasket replacement also installed the head cylinder as well and also replaced water pump and timing belt and now i am loosing antifreeze in my radiator but i don’t see anything leaking from under the hood, also the radiator is new as well what could cause it to over heat ? Now it has been a min since i got a oil change could that be the possibility?
sounds like the radiator was not full or had air bubbles. if you have air bubbles your thermostat will jump up and down since the air will be hot. I'd check your antifreeze level and maybe bleed it for air bubbles. if its leaking into your engine, the oil will be milky. just check your engine oil dipstick to see if its milky. if it is, thats where your antifreeze is going.
Should you clean the pistons also if they are dirty I noticed you didn't but just asking bc wanted to know if it would hurt if I use rag and Brake cleaner to wipe top of cylinders before putting head back on
I’m at the part where it’s time to loosen the head bolts with a 6 point 14MM socket and for the life of me cannot get it loose, any tips? Considering a bolt extractor socket and praying it works on removing the head bolts as I’m out of ideas and really don’t wanna junk the car.
I tried a 1/2 inch impact wrench and it kept breaking my impact sockets wouldn’t even budge a bit. Took an extractor socket with a breaker bar and the handle of my jack as a cheater pipe to finally break those head bolts loose
I strongly disagreed using same head bolts. I just had my head gasket replaced and argued with the mechanic about using the same head bolts. He said he’s been a mechanic for 30 years and never had no problem. Get it back home now I have a oil leak leaking from up under my head Which I assume it’s from the head bolts and now it has to be taken back off by the new bolts in the new gasket, so I’m out about a grand because he made that decision!!
How do you know it’s not the valve cover gaskets? What kind of car did you have the head gasket done on? Honda Toyota make great head bolts. If they are non torque to yield, yes you can reuse them. If they are torque to yield only use them once because they stretch when they are torqued down.
I have a 202 honda accord coupe xe vct engine and I replaced the head gasket and took the hole intake manifold out and the problem that I have is where does the hose hook up to with the bracket onit the one hose goes to the idail control valve and the other end of the hose hook up to the intake manifold outlet by the fuel injectors but I don't remember where the bracket hooks up to .? Can anyone help
They are not that expensive, and since bolts work by tensile streght, and some of these vehicles have thousands of heat and cold cycles already, I would also be of the idea of replacing those bolts with brand new ones just because of the potential of tensile exhaustion already present, why risk it. But, to each its own.
Did you fix your issue? No one replied and I’m kind of wondering the same thing. Also in the video it looks like he had to remove the timing belt, and I dont wanna risk stuff moving lol…
If all 4 cylinders are down, you have major internal damage. The engine is designed to fire a set of cylinders together, so at any time, 2 should be up, 2 should be down.
@@DarkShooper already did that. All new spark plugs, wires, distributor, and ignition coil. Still have a misfire. Compression test shows low compression in cylinder 4 and leak down test shows exhaust leak in cylinder.
Just wondering if anyone one knows but when he took the engine off off the cylinders were down next cut 2 are up and the other 2 are down just confused on that step? 🪜🤔🧐
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So many steps missing before the video even begins
He's starting with the intake removed.
Yah, How do you even get to those intake manifold mounting bolts!?
@@mrkandasmagicmusings2464very carefully
@@mrkandasmagicmusings2464 lol
Before and After but if you know how to work on cars then you’ll be fine..
Thanks your going to save me alit of time and money. By reusing the headbolts and not having to remove the intake manifold or injectors.
I was under the impression honda head bolts were all torque to yield.. and studs are stretched to yield.
I got charged by a mechanic 1800 , did this my self , I did use new head bolts and tourqued them down to spec , but that’s not because I don’t agree with what he did, I just like to because it’s satisfying to me
Wow that seems pretty simple
Removing seems pretty cool, I personally would be very nervous when it comes time to install everything back together 😳
Remember that the timing marks on the cylinder head cam match the crank timing.
I wish I would have seen this video first... the video you played during yours is the one I went off of. That being said, I already torque the head down and had those creaks, question is, would I be safe to loosen and remove the bolts and apply grease like you did and reuse the head gasket or would I need to replace the gasket?
It is a fel pro MLS gasket as well. I appreciate any advice.
Just get a new one. If it’s already been torqued down then I wouldn’t use it again. Why go through all that work just to skimp out a few bucks. Just because you heard the bolts squeak a little does. It mean the torque is bad. If it’s said and done just leave it.
I just wish it were a few bucks rather than almost 90 bucks just for a gasket.
@@justintyler952 those are pretty pricey. Just it’s an essential part. So don’t cheap out.
So you have to replace the head or you can use the same head
On this vehicle in the video, no I had to get a new head. The old head had the camshaft break due to lack of oil.
Yo what did you clean your head with?
The hell. That dude clean the hell out the engine. First dirty as'f then all shiny
Technically you will notice if the head gasket is upside down because the sides are not the same just FYI and just to let others know, you can also use engine oils for the headbolts just to be on the safe side.
Lubiñg Headbolts with engine oil can upset torque readings and cause damage. If a headbolt is covered in oil, then while the bolt is wound down , oil can run from the bolt forming a small amount of oil to pool beneath the end of the bolt in the space meant for the bolt .The oil cant be compressed but if torque is applied , it can cause fŕactures and other damage to steel.
@@rockers2rockers616 this reply is correct.
with engine oil can upset torque readings and cause damage. If a headbolt is covered in oil, then while the bolt is wound down , oil can run from the bolt forming a small amount of oil to pool beneath the end of the bolt in the space meant for the bolt .The oil cant be compressed but if torque is applied , it can cause fŕactures and other damage to steel.
I used the grease and a couple of my bolts still clicked so hopefully not bad
I used non because I’m
Not a pus and didn’t crack once
Is the timing belt being messed with at all
What did you to the upper block deck to check if it was true and straight?
Quick question i have a 98 Honda accord and i got a head gasket replacement also installed the head cylinder as well and also replaced water pump and timing belt and now i am loosing antifreeze in my radiator but i don’t see anything leaking from under the hood, also the radiator is new as well what could cause it to over heat ? Now it has been a min since i got a oil change could that be the possibility?
sounds like the radiator was not full or had air bubbles. if you have air bubbles your thermostat will jump up and down since the air will be hot. I'd check your antifreeze level and maybe bleed it for air bubbles. if its leaking into your engine, the oil will be milky. just check your engine oil dipstick to see if its milky. if it is, thats where your antifreeze is going.
Should you clean the pistons also if they are dirty I noticed you didn't but just asking bc wanted to know if it would hurt if I use rag and Brake cleaner to wipe top of cylinders before putting head back on
You would want to clean the debris, yes; however the carbon is fine if it's not caked. they don't need to be shiny
I saw a guy in another channel mist them with wd40 so that they didn’t flash rust over a few days
Is there a difference between vtec and non vtec?
Not sure honestly. But I heard and seen some funny vids on yt about it lol. Basically vtec is more power… I think
The process is basically the same, as far as timing and torque procedures go. But parts are different, along with locations of certain things.
There is a difference in only the head itself. The head allows for a vtec solenoid, etc; so the block will be the same. Just not the head.
Hey man do i have to put it on time before i remove anything ?
Yes you need all the timing marks aligned and engine tdc before taking the head off
I’m at the part where it’s time to loosen the head bolts with a 6 point 14MM socket and for the life of me cannot get it loose, any tips? Considering a bolt extractor socket and praying it works on removing the head bolts as I’m out of ideas and really don’t wanna junk the car.
What u do same issue
Yeah what did you guys do, about to start the process this weekend on a v6 2005 accord
@@Bibleguy89-uu3nr Hey brotha, I ended up having to use an extractor set and get new head bolts
I tried a 1/2 inch impact wrench and it kept breaking my impact sockets wouldn’t even budge a bit. Took an extractor socket with a breaker bar and the handle of my jack as a cheater pipe to finally break those head bolts loose
@@xXIntoleranceXx Oh boy, thanks that’s good to know. Did you do what he did in the video with the intake manifold?
I strongly disagreed using same head bolts. I just had my head gasket replaced and argued with the mechanic about using the same head bolts. He said he’s been a mechanic for 30 years and never had no problem. Get it back home now I have a oil leak leaking from up under my head Which I assume it’s from the head bolts and now it has to be taken back off by the new bolts in the new gasket, so I’m out about a grand because he made that decision!!
How do you know it’s not the valve cover gaskets? What kind of car did you have the head gasket done on? Honda Toyota make great head bolts. If they are non torque to yield, yes you can reuse them. If they are torque to yield only use them once because they stretch when they are torqued down.
I have a 202 honda accord coupe xe vct engine and I replaced the head gasket and took the hole intake manifold out and the problem that I have is where does the hose hook up to with the bracket onit the one hose goes to the idail control valve and the other end of the hose hook up to the intake manifold outlet by the fuel injectors but I don't remember where the bracket hooks up to .? Can anyone help
They are not that expensive, and since bolts work by tensile streght, and some of these vehicles have thousands of heat and cold cycles already, I would also be of the idea of replacing those bolts with brand new ones just because of the potential of tensile exhaustion already present, why risk it. But, to each its own.
HOW DID YOU GET THE INTAKE NUTS OFF?? I’m here trying to pull my entire intake off but how on earth did you do this without all that??
I had to do that I think there’s five on the bottom and 4 on top, had to get under the car and get it off it was very rough
did you have your head cylinder Machine?
Any symptoms before the head gasket blows?
Coolant in your oil and vice versa (milky color)
White smoke coming out the tail pipe even after engine has warmed up
If your seeing those symptoms, the head gasket is already blown. The number 1 rule is don’t overheat your engine.
How did the cylinders on the right and left go up? I currently just took out my head and all 4 cylinders are down
Did you fix your issue? No one replied and I’m kind of wondering the same thing. Also in the video it looks like he had to remove the timing belt, and I dont wanna risk stuff moving lol…
@@EdgarMendezz your engine has to be at tdc before removing the cylinder head if that’s what your asking
If all 4 cylinders are down, you have major internal damage. The engine is designed to fire a set of cylinders together, so at any time, 2 should be up, 2 should be down.
YeA you have bigger problems than a headgasket
@@jordanwilliams8411But he said down, not at the bottom. There's a place where all cylinders are halfway down and line up.
Why did he keep saying six-cylinder for the part number? Obviously, it's a four-cylinder engine.
Where is the Part 2?
The guys at honda hate the TTY BOLTS😂 so do i👍
on one car I reused 3 X strech bolts and car made pass that point 255k miles so I do not realy believe magicpass that point
Will this fix a cylinder misfire?
No, check spark plugs, plug wires and distributor first.
@@DarkShooper already did that. All new spark plugs, wires, distributor, and ignition coil. Still have a misfire. Compression test shows low compression in cylinder 4 and leak down test shows exhaust leak in cylinder.
@@Leonhart306 fuck I m going through the same shit 😢
The dealship told the expense of $8000 or more🤦🏻♂️ it so bulshitt thing
@@jaskamalpreetsingh My delership said $5000. The head itself is $400. New pins $100. New Gasket and seal $200. Still cheaper than $5000+.
Where's the crankshaft wheel?
You sound like southtexasbanshee lol
Just wondering if anyone one knows but when he took the engine off off the cylinders were down next cut 2 are up and the other 2 are down just confused on that step? 🪜🤔🧐
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