On this 2003 Honda Accor with the 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine, the variable valve timing solenoid (VTEC Solenoid) and valve cover gaskets were leaking. Here’s how to replace them!
On this 2003 Honda Accor with the 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine, the variable valve timing solenoid (VTEC Solenoid) and valve cover gaskets were leaking. Here’s how to replace them!
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What about the O Ring seal on top of the v tec solenoid
The plug hole gaskets should've been checked. On my Honda motorcycle the valve cover gasket was brand new but the plug hole gaskets were ancient, guess which ones were leaking……..
You call it an oil leak. In the salt belt we call it rust prevention
VTECs going to kick in yo!
When that vtec kick in yo.
had to replace the valve cover of my car a few weeks ago and damn was the old one hardned. It wasn't even slightly flexible anymore, it was like hard plastic. Getting the valve cover was also a real pita due to that as it all had backed onto the cylinder head.
nice work but Daniel why you didn't clean that messy parts ?
My 97 LS400 with 286k still has the original FIPG gasket done at the factory….way better then a traditional gasket for durability and longevity. It's just now starting to get wet around the area but not leak.
Great video. Did you replace the coil and nut gaskets? Those can also cause a leak into the spark plug well.
look at that valve cover!!! someone is skipping oil change intervals or that engine has been operating above its normal operating temp
Erh meh gawwd!! Leaking gaskets? On a 200,000+ mile car? Unacceptable!!!!
Sorry, domestic nut-swingers, but the "domestics" still have a lot to learn. I'd rather change a gasket here and there rather than change engines, swap rear ends and rebuild the transmission three times before I can actually drive my car. How many bail-outs has Honda had again?
The undercarriage needs a wash. But if rust is a problem in that part of the country maybe that oil coating is a good thing.
Surprised you haven't broke more bolts using an impact on everything like that
Good instructor ! Lot of info. Thanks!
A lot of those gaskets that get hardened and leak are from a lack of oil changes, the dirt and acidic contaminates in the oil destroy the elasticity of the rubber.
Some people saying get a Chevy to avoid oil leaks. GM perfected the technique of rust prevention by way of oil leaks. Motors will run for a long time , but if it ain't leaking it's because it's empty!
Having to change valve cover gaskets on a vehicle with 230,000 miles is pretty good and should be considered regular maintenance. The Honda started strong, ran smooth and had no warning lights on, should be good for another 100,000 miles.