The job is a bunch easier if you have a swivel ratchet, a necessity I would say. I use a Snap On in the video, but I do this a lot, you can buy a cheaper swivel ratchet and the gasket right on Amazon amzn.to/3F7fP1s and amzn.to/3EXmkoo For the Canadians here amzn.to/3hcrC6K and amzn.to/3kQrQCn
For better access to that area you can remove the wiper arms and that plastic shroud that has the wiper fluid nozzles on it. It really opens up that area and makes the job alot easier.
Thanks I'll investigate this part. My civic started leaking rendering it undriveable as it leaked so fast you could go only maybe a 5 miles before it blows up. A while ago i refilled the engine oil thinking it was one time. I ended up making a perfect line of oil around the apartment complex so i parked it. Fell on some hard economic times so it's been sitting for a couple months but im now trying to get it fixed asap.
Sorry to hear you fell on hard times, it can happen to anyone and glad you kept your head up. If its leaking that fast I doubt its the gasket, but you may have to do it anyway and I'll tell you why. There is an oil pressure sensor screwed into it, and that may be leaking, when it go it leaks fast. To fix that part you just get a new sensor and they thread in to the housing you will remove. Also to be sure if you have access to a garden hose I would use a can of engine degreaser, wash the engine off, let it dry, and then run the vehicle while looking to see if you can find the leak. Sounds like its leaking fast so it should not be hard to find. Good luck with the repair, and hang in there !!
@@GarageKing i examined the engine and confirmed it is indeed that part, i still don't know if it's the gasket or the oil pressure sensor but at least now i know what's causing it. However my mother beat me to it and hired some mobile mechanic who wants to charge 900$, i told her to get a 2nd opinion she ignored and now is doing it. I don't think we even have $900 yay
@@PlumbCarton5607 OMG, the part is about $5, and the sensor I have no idea, but as a guess I would say not more than $50??? I guess you mom is paying for convenience, as someone is coming down to do it, so time is money and the mechanic has to pay for gas, mileage etc. At least you know it should be fixed correctly.
@@GarageKing yeah and it doesn't look that hard to do. He jacked up the car from the engine. He's also trying to boot us up for more stuff. He then took the alternator & tensioner, and some various other stuff to get different ones, even tho those worked fine. I wasn't there to stop it
Thank you so much !!!! I really appreciate that and I want to let you know that. I always reply to everyone doing my best to help. Thank you again, and when I go get my Dairy Queen Blizzard I'll be thinking of you !!!! Happy Sunday to you :)
Hey very good eye you have !!! I went back and looked and I think its just a piece of dirt. The clip is grey and the "thing??" that flew off was black so I think it was dirt. Really good eye my friend !!!
Ha Ha, appreciate the comment my friend, good thing is that the fix for this is pretty cheap, and its not that hard to do. Once thing that really helps is a swivel ratchet, I would say its a must.
Its for the VVT amzn.to/3EXmkoo you can grab from the dealer as well. All you need is the gasket. Not sure if you can do it without a swivel ratchet (maybe but it would be really hard) amzn.to/3F7fP1s
No, the 2001 EX is actually easier. This video is for an 8th gen engine, yours is a 7th gen engine, and that engine style use to leak all the time from the distributor that was located on the left hand side of the engine when you are looking down from the top. They did away with the distributor, but the style was still the same so for yours when you look down from the top. It usually leaks on the left hand side of the valvecover from a plastic plug located on the side (where the distributor use to be) You have to remove the EGR valve to get the plug out, and the plug has an o-ring on it. This is most likely where your leak is coming from.
I did mine yesterday . I was so nervous when i changed mine , it turned out great the oil was even getting down to the starter, your light humor gave me confidence .
Awesome video! Couldn't have been easy to post-process/edit all that, especially with the magnification! Thank you so much! I am 90% sure I am getting a leak from this very area. I am also leaking coolant from the back of the engine block, somewhere between the block and the intake manifold... I can't get eyes on where it's coming from, but I do see droplets of blue coolant. Any idea what that is?
Thanks so much for the great comment, these vids are not easy to do this way, and it sure beats seeing one that is 25min long with poor filming !!!! In regards to your coolant leak I'm hoping you don't have a head gasket leak... If you have a pressure tester I would test it (make sure engine is cold) The pressure testers are pretty cheap amzn.to/3TqLGji (something like that) and then you have to get underneath and have a good look. I'm hoping its just a hose from the heater, there is not too much back there so if you can crawl underneath and use a mirror if you have to, you should be able to see.
@@GarageKing I'm also hoping it's not a head gasket leak. I tested with a pressure tester hooked up to the radiator cap, and lost pressure, indicating the leak. I am hoping it's a heater hose... but debating on if I need to remove the intake manifold to get to it.
@@alihamidani3154 If you jack it up on stands you may be able to get in there to look. I use the quickjack system in my garage, here is a quick vid of it. th-cam.com/video/0JsUoW2aXOA/w-d-xo.html so it lifts the vehicles about 2 feet and I can get in there pretty good to see leaks. When I was diagnosing the Honda for the oil leak I was able to get right in there.
@@GarageKing Those are pretty awesome! Will have to add them to my wish list. I did get a fiber optic camera to take a look... still can't find the smoking gun (or in this case the spot were the blue juice is oozing). Thank you again for the help! Will have to let you know what happens!
@@alihamidani3154 For sure, I would be interested to know what it was. Normally they don't leak there so I would appreciate the follow up. Thanks and happy Sunday to you :)
This dude really made an entire video and didn't mention what the part was he was taking off what gasket and or part numbers. Never seen anything like it LOL
Thank you, and happy Saturday to you :) I was surprised, I thought it was going to require more parts, or be a bigger job. Turned out to be just a small gasket, it was a win for me !!! Thanks again for the comment :)
I just finished this project, thank you so much for your really helpful information. one thing, I didn't remove that rubber hose. because I tried it but it is hard and risky for me but I made it! Thank you so much.
I think I fixed my oil leak problem it’s not throwing oil any more from the serpentine belt and there’s no drips so I will wait and see how it does used your video to fix it
Thanks for the comment, and if you have some engine degreaser and a hose you can rinse off the engine, just so you know its clean and then its easy to spot if something is still leaking. Glad the video helped you out, and I hope its all fixed up !!!
hi first off i love your tutorials, thank you so much for them! so far i've replaced my driver side side headlight assembly and i think successfully changed this gasket! i feel no new oil around the VVT but i still have major leaking from what looks like the oil filter? i have no lift or jack so i can't see if the leak is coming from higher up but i took a video and saw large drops dripping off the bottom of the oil filter every second when the car is running only. i can't get the filter loose with just my hands to even try to replace it but do you think the problem is as simple as that? if so i'll take it back to where i had my oil changed about a month ago if the problem could be the filter they replaced, thank you again!!
Hey there, thanks for the great comment !! Appreciate the time you took to write it. Firstly congrats on doing all that work yourself, you have attempted more than most. To answer your question, yes the oil filter can leak, and I have seen them with a bad seal (sometimes the crimp leaks) so that would be your problem. You could always wash the engine down (you can do it with a garden hose on the street) Get some engine shampoo and when the engine is cold spray it down and hose it off. You can do this from the top so you don't need a lift. Just make sure you do use high pressure and DON"T get the alternator wet (put a plastic bag over it) then if the oil is dripping when its running it should be very easy for a shop to see where its coming from and not confuse it with anything else. A set of drive up ramps is pretty cheap and can pay back dividends for the DIYer, but if you get a set, don't buy the cheapest set as many times the tires will slip on the plastic. Get a decent set amzn.to/3PZsUAK Have a good weekend :)
@@GarageKing thank you so much for the information and the link! I'll be getting that so I can keep doing my DIYs :) I wish I posted about this sooner, I really need my car for work so I ended up taking my car in to the same place without washing it down but I did try to wipe up the area a bit below and what I could reach from the wheel cover, all oil leaking is fresh so I'm hoping that'll help pinpoint it. When I dropped it off and said another shop said it looks like the filter though they still said it might be the VVT since I denied the replacement (I didn't tell them I ended up doing it myself). I asked them if the VVT solenoid was at the back of the engine and they said there were 2, one above the oil filter. I have an 8th gen DX but could only find replacement parts for the one you showed in the video, is there another I can easily change out if it is leaking?
@@pixielikepanda Thanks for the follow up, as far as I know there is only one VVT, but there is an oil pressure switch that can leak when the engine is running. Its actually screwed onto the VVT part, you can see it at 3:24min mark quite clearly. They don't leak often (actually very rare) but when they do leak, they leak bad, and only leak when the engine is running. I had one on a corvette the other day that was dripping like crazy !! Anyway the only way to really check that piece is with a mirror and a light when the engine is running from the top, its its leaking your are going to see it drip and the oil will actually come out of the connector. When you unplug the connector it should be DRY, if its WET then its starting. Hope this helps you out :)
Nope, you can just change the part. Be careful not to get anything in the engine when you are cleaning. Wouldn't hurt to check you oil level :) But you don't have to change your oil. Happy Saturday to you :)
Thanks! I was able to stop the leak on my 2010 civic with 157k miles. I didn't remove the rubber hose but just worked around it fine. The bottom bolt is certainly the hardest so thanks for the good label of it in the video.
My civic has this same leak on the front passenger side and my car is a 2016 civic sport cvt not sure if this year would have the same problem or what year the guy in the video is workin on please help
Hey there, I think the engine should be fairly similar, I think the engine in the video is an "R" style engine and that engine is still made in the 10th gen civic (yours) there is also a "K" engine. I would give it a quick wash, and then look in the rear and if you have the same type of VVT solenoid on the rear of the engine (could be slightly different shape) then that could be your problem. Important thing is to clean the engine and then look as the thing leaks all over the place and you want to make sure you get the right leak.
Thanks soo much for the comment, I do have a few 8th gen Honda vids in the Japanese playlist (AC, stereo stuff, brakes, oil etc) and I'll do more. Thanks again !!!
just gave it a squeeze??? how? Now i know why you did not show on camera. It's impossible to get off. Finally got it. You have to sqeeze it in the right spot at the tip and pull.You make the job so easy looking. I found it to be a struggle working in that small space. I even had to spray pam oil on my forearms so I could slip in and around in there. In the end everything was done correctly. No more leak
Ha Ha, thanks for the comment :) Well well, you are right its a heck of a squeeze to make it work. The reason I didn't film it, is that its impossible to get the camera in there, let alone a body part !!!! I do film as much as I can, but sometimes you just can't get it all. I love your comment about using Pam on your arm !! I am glad you got it all done, success and you can walk away happy :)
Thank you very much, greetings from Argentina, the truth is you solved a problem for me that I thought was huge and it was as simple as this, really thank you very much!
Thank you for the great comment, and hello from Canada. Very happy I could help you out, and extra cool that someone from Argentina was watching the video, I didn't expect that, thank you :)
20 Like great video very helpful I do have a Honday Civic 2012, must look into this . Summer is here if possible you can do a airconditioning charger video for summer driving ?? I hope you have a great week . Always video are helpful and something we all can use....
As always thank you so much for great comment :) I have a few videos for recharging air conditioning. Here is one for Honda Civic th-cam.com/video/-7NqYbDLeMM/w-d-xo.html
@@GarageKing Thanks a million 👍👍 Many years ago I try to do it with a can and over fill it cause some problem end up take car to dealer they suck it all out and start over again. but fun to learn I will check out the video and give it ago.. Have a great day , your channel is something I can learn and use it not just watch for fun...
First I washed the engine so the outside everywhere was clean. then when I took the part off that was easy to clean on the bench, so the block part I put a rag in the back of the engine and then I used a scotch bright back on the surface area that mates with the gasket.
So I had a massive oil leak for almost a month. Found this video, found the part, replaced the gasket and voila it fixed it. Thank you so much for this video. Also I have a 9th gen Honda Civic EX-L so yeah this applies to them too
My car is soaked with gas pedal, engine speed is only 6000. When driving on the road, it only goes up to 4000 and the car jerks. What is the cause of this phenomenon?
Isnt that the vvt solanoid my check engine light came on and what kt was doing it wouldnt let me drive past 3500 rpm but once i replaced it it drove perfect, my car is still leaking oil but im not sure where
Yep its the VVT solenoid. I would wash your engine down then drive it, or run it for 30min and check. Sometimes they leak from the plug in the cam cover.
Thank you so much for the informative video! My first car is a 2008 Civic and I noticed an oil leak in the same area in the video a few days ago, I replaced the gasket and it was my first-time car fixing experience, everything worked like a champ! I want to ask is it normal for the check engine light to come after I replaced the gasket? The light is on but the car drives normally, again thank you so much for the awesome video!
Thanks for the comment !! Not normal for the check engine light to come on. Make sure you have the electrical connector plugged in and everything is tight. I would give it a quick scan to check for codes to see what pops up. Maybe times you can go to Autozone or some other parts stores and they will check the code for free. If they do, write it down, clear the code and drive it. It may not come back.
@@robwright4398 No haven't replaced the PVC, on this one I could tell it was definitely the gasket as the gasket was hard and brittle. If the PCV ever got plugged there could be a pressure build up, but then I could just as easily leak from any of the seals in the engine.
You should not have a check engine light, if you do scan it, and its possible you did not plug something in fully. This repair should not cause a check engine light to come on.
Should I do the PCV valve while doing this job since we are in the vicinity? Might have to remove the cowl to get them both tackled in a decent amount of time I guess?
Up to you, depends on how many kms are on your car. My car is at close to 200K miles now and its still ok. TO be honest it would not hurt to do the PCV.
I have a 2007 Honda civic Lx sedan 4 door and just today my oil leaking from the bottom of the car while pressing on the gas ? Is it that part of the car have to changed ?
This part does leak from the bottom of the car, but pressing on the gas should not make a difference, it should be consistent. The only this is there is an oil pressure switch on that fitting, and if that is leaking it will leak faster if you speed the engine up as there is more oil pressure. They don't leak often. I would wash the engine so its clean. Get someone to start the engine and you look around as they rev it up a bit and see if you can locate the leak.
Placed successfully, but there is still a small leak on the left side near the rubber cap (black circle at 0:58) on the left side of the engine. Any thoughts?
Hi There, I think that is your camshaft plug. I have never replaced one. I would call Honda and give them your vin, see what it looks like (if its only a few bucks buy it) and then see how it comes out. Maybe it just pulls out, I'm really not sure as I have never changed one.
You bet, you know they are actually pretty reliable cars. Just keep the fluids clean. Glad I calmed you down, as this is a pretty easy fix and the gasket is super cheap !! Thanks for the comment :)
Have you seen this leak while just adding oil? I ask because i have a leak on the same side of the engine and when adding oil I can see it slowly leaking.
Excellent. Yours was the best description of how to do this that I found, as you showed all the details that others leave out. So, I tackled it on a friends 2006 civic and it went well. The one thing I did differently, was that I used a box end 10mm wrench to break loose the three long bolts as I was not getting enough torque on the small ratchet. The spec is to tighten to 7.2 ft pounds (86 inch-pounds). That seemed not snug enough, given how tight the factory bolts were installed, so I snugged them up more. Cleaned both surfaces well, as you did. No leaks noted so will see if it fixes the nasty oil leak. The gasket from Honda dealer is about $8.00
@@AudreysKitchen Hey There, as each dealership is a franchise I guess they could sell for whatever they want, but they should follow the suggested price by the manufacturer. Shady business practice to jack up prices like that.
You should not need to reset anything, but make sure you plugged everything back in. If you have a scanner it will probably point you to something you forgot to plug in.
The only really way to know is to look to see if it's leaking, there is a pressure sensor screwed into it, so that could be leaking as well. I would wash off the engine with some degreaser and then run the engine and look with a flashlight and mirror to see exactly where its leaking from. If you can't see any leaks then drive it for a day and check, mostly likely you will see it then. Also from experience normally faster leaks are the pressure sensor and slower leaks are the gasket, but that's not a rule. Just what I see most of the time.
is the oil stain at the beginning of the video really after leaking from the solenoid? I'm asking because I have similar signs of leakage on the passenger side and the spot is just as big when starting from cold. I pray that it will be the same.
Hey There, the stains were actually not my driveway. I was walking though the neighbourhood and saw that and thought it would be a pretty good effect for the video. The leak starts slow but then gets quicker. If you don't fix it I could see it causing a big stain. I caught my leak fairly early. Happy Sat to you !!
Hi There, yours is a 7th gen, this vehicle was an 8th gen. Your engine is a little different, its a D series engine. You have a distributor on the right side of the engine (when standing in front of the engine with the hood open) There is an O-ring that very commonly leaks and it does cause a leak on the passenger side. Its a fairly simple job to do.
I would not use seal maker to do this, if you don't do it right you will get the seal maker in the engine. Can you check Amazon in India to see if its possible? I don't have link but you can click on the US or Can link to get the Amazon name, then cut and past the name in Amazon India.
@@GarageKing found my strange noise, it was the water pump, while at it got the belt/tensioner replaced also, thermostat, radiator and cap 😁, and also couple of seals
There is a pressure switch screwed into the housing and there is a possibility the pressure switch could be leaking. If you can spray it all down with brake cleaner, and then run the car and use a mechanics mirror you may be able to see where its leaking. Use a mirror like this. amzn.to/3S8HLd1
Really quick and informative video! Love that swivel ratchet too. Figure I could treat myself to buying one with all the money I'm saving by not allowing the local Honda stealership replace the entire valve when only the gasket is faulty, at the tune of $532.73. Do you think it would be worth it to change out the o-ring on the oil pressure sensor that's screwed onto the valve while it's out, or just leave it alone? Thanks for posting this video!
Hey There, I would just leave the oil pressure sensor. Usually if they leak its quite bad so most likely its ok. I have only ever seen a few leak so yours is probably ok. The swivel ratchet is the bomb and really helps with everything. Highly recommended and I use mine all the time !!!
So I have an issue with the plastic piece that is on the side of the block? Right next to where you were working at. Can't seem to find any video on it. When the car is on that plastic coin looking thing vibrates and there's oild spilling out of it? Don't know what ig is? Don't know what part it is. Any clues or pointers you can give me?
Fantastic video. I think this is the issue on my 2008 Civic. Did you have to drain the oil first, or can you just crack on with the replacement gasket? Thanks!
Hey There, VTEC was originally introduced in the late 1980s (first on the Integra XS with the B16A engine - not the Acura/Honda NSX as many think) so you most likely have it. As yours is a 2005 so you may have a 7th gen Civic, as the 8th gen civic started in 2006. In your case I would go to the dealership with your ser# of your car to get the part. These parts are cheap often costing only a few dollars as the dealership so its best to get genuine Honda and you know it will fit well.
I replaced mine and it was all good, but i’m changing my oil and notice it’s leaking again. I assume it’s from the same spot. Why would it happen again so quickly?
It shouldn't. Hopefully you cleaned well around the area. The repair should last years as its just a rubber gasket. There is an oil pressure sensor on the unit and perhaps that is leaking?? if you can give it a wash and then run it with an inspection mirror that you might be able to pinpoint it.
Thanks, I have opened mine today and the 1 lower bolt was pretty hard to open. I am waiting for the gasket to arrive, how tight should I torque the bolts back, i dont have a torque wrench.
Hi There, I don't think I could find the torque specs. I know there are manuals out there you can buy such as emanuals bit.ly/44zVazx discount code (GARAGEKING22) but the problem is its almost impossible to get a torque wrench in there. I'm actually a GM mechanic and on GM cars similar gaskets all get a torque of 89 inch lbs which works out to about 7 ft/lbs. So its really not much. Once you feel the gasket compressing, give a 1/2 turn or so on each bolt (keep moving around) so they all get pulled down evenly, then you WILL feel them all of a sudden get tight (now the part is fully down) then you just go a little more to snug them up so the bolts don't come loose. Its really not tight because the bolts are not supporting anything. Then after a few drives check it for leaks. Hope this helped.
@@GarageKing Thanks buddy, I think it's 8 ft lbs of torque for civic. I will try to give them a good medium strength push, and yes there's not much room, I already cut my finger while opening the lower bolt😅, hope things go fine.
I just replaced my valve cover seal and two days later i was leaking oil in this exact spot Is that normal to happen after switching out the old seal but not doing the part you did?
I wonder if its the part in the video that was leaking and not your valve cover. Changing the gasket on the valve cover would not affect this part and visa versa.
Another great video! Trying to trace down a leak on my 2009 Civic. Noticed an oil leak while doing an oil change on the passenger side like you indicated. Did you notice any oil around the valve cover caused by this? I initially thought it was the valve cover as I noticed some dirt build up on that side of the cover, so I am contemplating just replacing both today. Edit - Looks like my valve cover is definitely leaking, probably best to replace both most of the oil is in the passenger side however
You could do them both, I would if you are doing the valve cover, as you are in there anyway, and the leak at the cylinder head is very common, plug the gasket is pretty cheap. Make sure to give the engine a cleaning before you start so you don't get dirt falling in the engine. Thanks for the comment !!
Oh and when I did mine, I didn't notice any oil on the valve cover. I washed the engine off and then ran it and checked for leaks and the valve cover was good.
Thanks for the comment, and easier for who? Some people find it easier, but its more work, so if you can get your hands in, the less work the better. For me I would not go through the trouble of removing all those extra components as you have more risk of breaking things.
The best thing to do is give it a quick shampoo and then run it for a day and check and it should be easy to tell. I know on yours the distributor O ring is known to leak, but that's on the other side. For yours maybe its leaking at the valvecover??
Ouch !!! OK well 1st thing is to remove the part. Remove the old bolts, and electrical connector and see if you can slide it back off the broken bolt. Not sure where the bolt broke but if there is enough sticking out of the engine block you should be able to turn it with a small pair of pliers (or by hand) Usually when bolts brake when you are installing them, they are not tight and you can remove by hand. All those videos about stuck broken bolts are for bolts that are seized and can't be removed as they have rusted into place. This is not the case with you as you were installing so the bolt is not stuck. I just hope there is enough of it to grab with a small tool and twist it out. You may even be able to remove it by hand.
@@GarageKing I removed broken bolts using dremel tool and it was easy. I broke bracket bolt and top 2 solenoid bolts due to over tighten. I was able to remove all the three using dremel tool. Thanks
@@johngraham2470 That's good and I'm glad you were able to get the broken bolts out. I know how it feels when a bolt breaks, its a sucky situation for sure.
Hey Thanks for the comment. The sensor that goes in there is for oil pressure so I don't think it would be related to the 3.5K rpm. You should check for codes, sometimes you can have pending codes that won't trigger the engine light to come on.
Yup this is probably it, and once it drips on the exhaust that's when you smell it. Good thing is the part is only a few dollars (Like 5 or so) and its a pretty easy job to do. It could be much worse, but this one is an easy one :) If you want to make sure, use some engine degreaser with the garden hose and wash off your engine good. Then drive it for a day and check. That's what I did and it confirmed the leak.
If you were my neighbour LOL :) Its actually not a hard job at all, you don't have to drain the oil. Just clean around the area and don't rush it. Do make sure you have a swivel ratchet, that is a must !!!! Here is a cheap ratchet that will work amzn.to/3F7fP1s link for the gasket is in the video description, its only a few dollars.
The job is a bunch easier if you have a swivel ratchet, a necessity I would say. I use a Snap On in the video, but I do this a lot, you can buy a cheaper swivel ratchet and the gasket right on Amazon amzn.to/3F7fP1s and amzn.to/3EXmkoo For the Canadians here amzn.to/3hcrC6K and amzn.to/3kQrQCn
My civic got the same issue since 2-3years. Now I know where my problem was. Big thank you man!
Thank you for the great comment !!!
Can't thank you enough for posting this video! Saved me a ton of time/money when my daughter's Civic suddenly sprang a leak last week.
Glad it helped!
For better access to that area you can remove the wiper arms and that plastic shroud that has the wiper fluid nozzles on it. It really opens up that area and makes the job alot easier.
Thanks very much for the comment, I heard that after I did the job, I guess my arms could fit in LOL
I initially thought the oil leak was caused by a cracked engine block. Thank you so much for the video
Anytime, and glad you got something out of the video !!!
It would be cracked engine cylinder head not block if it was from up higher
Great video. Straight to the point. Didn’t leave out any information. Step by step. Super helpful , thank you
Thank you for the great comment !!!
Thanks I'll investigate this part. My civic started leaking rendering it undriveable as it leaked so fast you could go only maybe a 5 miles before it blows up. A while ago i refilled the engine oil thinking it was one time. I ended up making a perfect line of oil around the apartment complex so i parked it. Fell on some hard economic times so it's been sitting for a couple months but im now trying to get it fixed asap.
Sorry to hear you fell on hard times, it can happen to anyone and glad you kept your head up. If its leaking that fast I doubt its the gasket, but you may have to do it anyway and I'll tell you why. There is an oil pressure sensor screwed into it, and that may be leaking, when it go it leaks fast. To fix that part you just get a new sensor and they thread in to the housing you will remove. Also to be sure if you have access to a garden hose I would use a can of engine degreaser, wash the engine off, let it dry, and then run the vehicle while looking to see if you can find the leak. Sounds like its leaking fast so it should not be hard to find. Good luck with the repair, and hang in there !!
@@GarageKing thank you, I'll look for that one too
@@GarageKing i examined the engine and confirmed it is indeed that part, i still don't know if it's the gasket or the oil pressure sensor but at least now i know what's causing it. However my mother beat me to it and hired some mobile mechanic who wants to charge 900$, i told her to get a 2nd opinion she ignored and now is doing it. I don't think we even have $900 yay
@@PlumbCarton5607 OMG, the part is about $5, and the sensor I have no idea, but as a guess I would say not more than $50??? I guess you mom is paying for convenience, as someone is coming down to do it, so time is money and the mechanic has to pay for gas, mileage etc. At least you know it should be fixed correctly.
@@GarageKing yeah and it doesn't look that hard to do. He jacked up the car from the engine. He's also trying to boot us up for more stuff. He then took the alternator & tensioner, and some various other stuff to get different ones, even tho those worked fine. I wasn't there to stop it
If anyone is wondering the part # is 15826-RNA-A01
Yup that is the part number :)
Is it for vtec engines or non-vtec ??
Thanks
That is the oil leak I just found thanks for making this great video
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Impressive jobs especially when all other videos I saw they made the job bigger by removing the cowl and other parts to get to it.
I do my best and try to work smarter not harder, thanks for taking the time to write the comment !!!
I really appreciate the time you put into your videos and the time you put into replying to your comments, thank you again!!
Thank you so much !!!! I really appreciate that and I want to let you know that. I always reply to everyone doing my best to help. Thank you again, and when I go get my Dairy Queen Blizzard I'll be thinking of you !!!! Happy Sunday to you :)
Looks like a piece of the clip broke and flew off at 6:10 😂 Thanks for the vid.
Hey very good eye you have !!! I went back and looked and I think its just a piece of dirt. The clip is grey and the "thing??" that flew off was black so I think it was dirt. Really good eye my friend !!!
Well that was quick to figure out, My leak on my 2012 civic looks exactly the same. Now to procrastinate a month or so before fixing it :)
Ha Ha, appreciate the comment my friend, good thing is that the fix for this is pretty cheap, and its not that hard to do. Once thing that really helps is a swivel ratchet, I would say its a must.
Great video?What is the actual part and the gasket i'm getting
Its for the VVT amzn.to/3EXmkoo you can grab from the dealer as well. All you need is the gasket. Not sure if you can do it without a swivel ratchet (maybe but it would be really hard) amzn.to/3F7fP1s
Is this replacement similar for a 2001 Honda Civic EX?
No, the 2001 EX is actually easier. This video is for an 8th gen engine, yours is a 7th gen engine, and that engine style use to leak all the time from the distributor that was located on the left hand side of the engine when you are looking down from the top. They did away with the distributor, but the style was still the same so for yours when you look down from the top. It usually leaks on the left hand side of the valvecover from a plastic plug located on the side (where the distributor use to be) You have to remove the EGR valve to get the plug out, and the plug has an o-ring on it. This is most likely where your leak is coming from.
I did mine yesterday . I was so nervous when i changed mine , it turned out great the oil was even getting down to the starter, your light humor gave me confidence .
That is awesome and glad you got it all fixed up !!!
Awesome video! Couldn't have been easy to post-process/edit all that, especially with the magnification! Thank you so much! I am 90% sure I am getting a leak from this very area. I am also leaking coolant from the back of the engine block, somewhere between the block and the intake manifold... I can't get eyes on where it's coming from, but I do see droplets of blue coolant. Any idea what that is?
Thanks so much for the great comment, these vids are not easy to do this way, and it sure beats seeing one that is 25min long with poor filming !!!! In regards to your coolant leak I'm hoping you don't have a head gasket leak... If you have a pressure tester I would test it (make sure engine is cold) The pressure testers are pretty cheap amzn.to/3TqLGji (something like that) and then you have to get underneath and have a good look. I'm hoping its just a hose from the heater, there is not too much back there so if you can crawl underneath and use a mirror if you have to, you should be able to see.
@@GarageKing I'm also hoping it's not a head gasket leak. I tested with a pressure tester hooked up to the radiator cap, and lost pressure, indicating the leak. I am hoping it's a heater hose... but debating on if I need to remove the intake manifold to get to it.
@@alihamidani3154 If you jack it up on stands you may be able to get in there to look. I use the quickjack system in my garage, here is a quick vid of it. th-cam.com/video/0JsUoW2aXOA/w-d-xo.html so it lifts the vehicles about 2 feet and I can get in there pretty good to see leaks. When I was diagnosing the Honda for the oil leak I was able to get right in there.
@@GarageKing Those are pretty awesome! Will have to add them to my wish list. I did get a fiber optic camera to take a look... still can't find the smoking gun (or in this case the spot were the blue juice is oozing). Thank you again for the help! Will have to let you know what happens!
@@alihamidani3154 For sure, I would be interested to know what it was. Normally they don't leak there so I would appreciate the follow up. Thanks and happy Sunday to you :)
This dude really made an entire video and didn't mention what the part was he was taking off what gasket and or part numbers. Never seen anything like it LOL
If you scroll down its all in the video description
Cool, it's amazing how much those little plastic gaskets matter for the car eh, great instructional video! 😃
Thank you, and happy Saturday to you :) I was surprised, I thought it was going to require more parts, or be a bigger job. Turned out to be just a small gasket, it was a win for me !!! Thanks again for the comment :)
@@GarageKing happy Saturday! 😃
@@Guyontheinternet1 Thanks Buddy !!
I just finished this project, thank you so much for your really helpful information.
one thing, I didn't remove that rubber hose. because I tried it but it is hard and risky for me but I made it!
Thank you so much.
Thank you for the great comment and very glad you were able to tackle it !!!! Hi-Five !!!
I think I fixed my oil leak problem it’s not throwing oil any more from the serpentine belt and there’s no drips so I will wait and see how it does used your video to fix it
Thanks for the comment, and if you have some engine degreaser and a hose you can rinse off the engine, just so you know its clean and then its easy to spot if something is still leaking. Glad the video helped you out, and I hope its all fixed up !!!
hi first off i love your tutorials, thank you so much for them! so far i've replaced my driver side side headlight assembly and i think successfully changed this gasket! i feel no new oil around the VVT but i still have major leaking from what looks like the oil filter? i have no lift or jack so i can't see if the leak is coming from higher up but i took a video and saw large drops dripping off the bottom of the oil filter every second when the car is running only. i can't get the filter loose with just my hands to even try to replace it but do you think the problem is as simple as that? if so i'll take it back to where i had my oil changed about a month ago if the problem could be the filter they replaced, thank you again!!
Hey there, thanks for the great comment !! Appreciate the time you took to write it. Firstly congrats on doing all that work yourself, you have attempted more than most. To answer your question, yes the oil filter can leak, and I have seen them with a bad seal (sometimes the crimp leaks) so that would be your problem. You could always wash the engine down (you can do it with a garden hose on the street) Get some engine shampoo and when the engine is cold spray it down and hose it off. You can do this from the top so you don't need a lift. Just make sure you do use high pressure and DON"T get the alternator wet (put a plastic bag over it) then if the oil is dripping when its running it should be very easy for a shop to see where its coming from and not confuse it with anything else. A set of drive up ramps is pretty cheap and can pay back dividends for the DIYer, but if you get a set, don't buy the cheapest set as many times the tires will slip on the plastic. Get a decent set amzn.to/3PZsUAK Have a good weekend :)
@@GarageKing thank you so much for the information and the link! I'll be getting that so I can keep doing my DIYs :) I wish I posted about this sooner, I really need my car for work so I ended up taking my car in to the same place without washing it down but I did try to wipe up the area a bit below and what I could reach from the wheel cover, all oil leaking is fresh so I'm hoping that'll help pinpoint it. When I dropped it off and said another shop said it looks like the filter though they still said it might be the VVT since I denied the replacement (I didn't tell them I ended up doing it myself). I asked them if the VVT solenoid was at the back of the engine and they said there were 2, one above the oil filter. I have an 8th gen DX but could only find replacement parts for the one you showed in the video, is there another I can easily change out if it is leaking?
@@pixielikepanda Thanks for the follow up, as far as I know there is only one VVT, but there is an oil pressure switch that can leak when the engine is running. Its actually screwed onto the VVT part, you can see it at 3:24min mark quite clearly. They don't leak often (actually very rare) but when they do leak, they leak bad, and only leak when the engine is running. I had one on a corvette the other day that was dripping like crazy !! Anyway the only way to really check that piece is with a mirror and a light when the engine is running from the top, its its leaking your are going to see it drip and the oil will actually come out of the connector. When you unplug the connector it should be DRY, if its WET then its starting. Hope this helps you out :)
I have 9th gen civic facing same problem you should right this for 9th gen honda civic also thanks
Appreciate the suggestion !!! Thanks
Do I have to drain my engine oil? I just had changed my oil yesterday
Nope, you can just change the part. Be careful not to get anything in the engine when you are cleaning. Wouldn't hurt to check you oil level :) But you don't have to change your oil. Happy Saturday to you :)
@@GarageKing thank you. I ordered the part and will do next weekend. This is very very helpful
@@marvinu_ Thanks for the great comment :)
Thanks for the video👍
Thank you for the great comment !! I do appreciate it :)
Thanks! I was able to stop the leak on my 2010 civic with 157k miles. I didn't remove the rubber hose but just worked around it fine. The bottom bolt is certainly the hardest so thanks for the good label of it in the video.
Thanks for the great comment and glad you got it all done. Leak is fixed !!!
If you want to make this easier, remove the bottom plastic windshield cowel and the metal shelf. Gives a lot more room to do this
Thanks for the comment, I have heard that you can do it that way as well. Thanks
26 Like playlist support great video this one is very helpful to me
I think you had a Honda civic. If so this is common problem and cheap part, very easy fix that can save you a lot.
My civic has this same leak on the front passenger side and my car is a 2016 civic sport cvt not sure if this year would have the same problem or what year the guy in the video is workin on please help
Hey there, I think the engine should be fairly similar, I think the engine in the video is an "R" style engine and that engine is still made in the 10th gen civic (yours) there is also a "K" engine. I would give it a quick wash, and then look in the rear and if you have the same type of VVT solenoid on the rear of the engine (could be slightly different shape) then that could be your problem. Important thing is to clean the engine and then look as the thing leaks all over the place and you want to make sure you get the right leak.
Thank you so much for this informative video, please keep on going doing honda 8th gen videos. ♥️♥️♥️
Thanks soo much for the comment, I do have a few 8th gen Honda vids in the Japanese playlist (AC, stereo stuff, brakes, oil etc) and I'll do more. Thanks again !!!
just gave it a squeeze??? how? Now i know why you did not show on camera. It's impossible to get off. Finally got it. You have to sqeeze it in the right spot at the tip and pull.You make the job so easy looking. I found it to be a struggle working in that small space. I even had to spray pam oil on my forearms so I could slip in and around in there. In the end everything was done correctly. No more leak
Ha Ha, thanks for the comment :) Well well, you are right its a heck of a squeeze to make it work. The reason I didn't film it, is that its impossible to get the camera in there, let alone a body part !!!! I do film as much as I can, but sometimes you just can't get it all. I love your comment about using Pam on your arm !! I am glad you got it all done, success and you can walk away happy :)
Thank you very much, greetings from Argentina, the truth is you solved a problem for me that I thought was huge and it was as simple as this, really thank you very much!
Thank you for the great comment, and hello from Canada. Very happy I could help you out, and extra cool that someone from Argentina was watching the video, I didn't expect that, thank you :)
Dudeeeeee, and i was blaming the PCV valve for that damn leak, it leaks right on the PCV valve so it looks like its coming from the PCV
Hey sorry for the late reply, but I'm glad you found the video !!! The fix is actually quite easy, and affordable !!! Appreciate the comment
20 Like great video very helpful I do have a Honday Civic 2012, must look into this . Summer is here if possible you can do a airconditioning charger video for summer driving ?? I hope you have a great week . Always video are helpful and something we all can use....
As always thank you so much for great comment :) I have a few videos for recharging air conditioning. Here is one for Honda Civic th-cam.com/video/-7NqYbDLeMM/w-d-xo.html
The first one is with a can, here is one if you have gauges th-cam.com/video/qG1uo2YYAjc/w-d-xo.html
@@GarageKing Thanks a million 👍👍 Many years ago I try to do it with a can and over fill it cause some problem end up take car to dealer they suck it all out and start over again. but fun to learn I will check out the video and give it ago.. Have a great day , your channel is something I can learn and use it not just watch for fun...
@@shahnawazvlog6266 Thank you and so glad I can help !!!!
This video was super helpful. I believe this is the source of my leak (or the timing chain inspection cover). Thank you so much!
Thank you for the great comment, and much appreciated !!!!
How did you clean the area after you took it out
First I washed the engine so the outside everywhere was clean. then when I took the part off that was easy to clean on the bench, so the block part I put a rag in the back of the engine and then I used a scotch bright back on the surface area that mates with the gasket.
Bro THANK YOU !
Thanks for the comment !!
So I had a massive oil leak for almost a month. Found this video, found the part, replaced the gasket and voila it fixed it. Thank you so much for this video. Also I have a 9th gen Honda Civic EX-L so yeah this applies to them too
Thank you for the great comment, much appreciated and thanks for letting me know about the 9th gen !!!
Man, thank you so much again my part came in yesterday. I got it put on today in the dark couldn’t have done it without you.
Thanks for the comment and glad you got it all fixed up !!!!
Great info.
Thanks so much, this was a job where the gasket only cost a few dollars. Can’t imagine what it would be at a shop.
My car is soaked with gas pedal, engine speed is only 6000. When driving on the road, it only goes up to 4000 and the car jerks. What is the cause of this phenomenon?
I'm not sure I know what you mean, engine speed of 6000 is very fast
what size are the difficult access bolts? I wonder 10-12 mm head but i cannot see exactly.
Hey there, at 7:35min mark I go over all the tools you need, its a 10mm socket
Isnt that the vvt solanoid my check engine light came on and what kt was doing it wouldnt let me drive past 3500 rpm but once i replaced it it drove perfect, my car is still leaking oil but im not sure where
Yep its the VVT solenoid. I would wash your engine down then drive it, or run it for 30min and check. Sometimes they leak from the plug in the cam cover.
Thank you so much for the informative video! My first car is a 2008 Civic and I noticed an oil leak in the same area in the video a few days ago, I replaced the gasket and it was my first-time car fixing experience, everything worked like a champ! I want to ask is it normal for the check engine light to come after I replaced the gasket? The light is on but the car drives normally, again thank you so much for the awesome video!
Thanks for the comment !! Not normal for the check engine light to come on. Make sure you have the electrical connector plugged in and everything is tight. I would give it a quick scan to check for codes to see what pops up. Maybe times you can go to Autozone or some other parts stores and they will check the code for free. If they do, write it down, clear the code and drive it. It may not come back.
@@GarageKing The light is gone now, thank you very much for the reply👍
@@martinli7761 Anytime !!
@@GarageKing have you replaced the pcv valve on any of these civic? I’m just wondering if that could be part of the problem? Thanks for the video
@@robwright4398 No haven't replaced the PVC, on this one I could tell it was definitely the gasket as the gasket was hard and brittle. If the PCV ever got plugged there could be a pressure build up, but then I could just as easily leak from any of the seals in the engine.
This was super informative! Thanks GK
Thank you !!! Much Appreciated :)
best one I've see so far for this replacement, thanks
Thank you for the great comment :)
Did anyone get a check engine after doing this? I have everything plugged back in the way it ahould be too!
You should not have a check engine light, if you do scan it, and its possible you did not plug something in fully. This repair should not cause a check engine light to come on.
Should I do the PCV valve while doing this job since we are in the vicinity? Might have to remove the cowl to get them both tackled in a decent amount of time I guess?
Up to you, depends on how many kms are on your car. My car is at close to 200K miles now and its still ok. TO be honest it would not hurt to do the PCV.
I have a 2007 Honda civic Lx sedan 4 door and just today my oil leaking from the bottom of the car while pressing on the gas ? Is it that part of the car have to changed ?
This part does leak from the bottom of the car, but pressing on the gas should not make a difference, it should be consistent. The only this is there is an oil pressure switch on that fitting, and if that is leaking it will leak faster if you speed the engine up as there is more oil pressure. They don't leak often. I would wash the engine so its clean. Get someone to start the engine and you look around as they rev it up a bit and see if you can locate the leak.
Do I need to drain out the engine oil before removing the Vtech solenoid?
Nope not at all
Thanks for the video!!! Mine has been leaking for years now, gonna check if that's the culprit.
Anytime !!! I would give it a good wash, and then run it for a day to be sure. But its a very common problem.
Placed successfully, but there is still a small leak on the left side near the rubber cap (black circle at 0:58) on the left side of the engine. Any thoughts?
Hi There, I think that is your camshaft plug. I have never replaced one. I would call Honda and give them your vin, see what it looks like (if its only a few bucks buy it) and then see how it comes out. Maybe it just pulls out, I'm really not sure as I have never changed one.
Oh awesome, thank you for the quick response! I’ll check it out.
@@seansethi196 Excellent
Easy fix. Turns out it was a secondary leak to this one! Thank you again.
@@seansethi196 Glad I could help !
Thanks for calming me down. My civic has disappointed me A LOT with various repairs. Once this is done this car is going down the road!
You bet, you know they are actually pretty reliable cars. Just keep the fluids clean. Glad I calmed you down, as this is a pretty easy fix and the gasket is super cheap !! Thanks for the comment :)
Have you seen this leak while just adding oil? I ask because i have a leak on the same side of the engine and when adding oil I can see it slowly leaking.
No I haven't, but can't say its not possible. Normally I would think it would only leak under pressure.
Excellent. Yours was the best description of how to do this that I found, as you showed all the details that others leave out. So, I tackled it on a friends 2006 civic and it went well. The one thing I did differently, was that I used a box end 10mm wrench to break loose the three long bolts as I was not getting enough torque on the small ratchet. The spec is to tighten to 7.2 ft pounds (86 inch-pounds). That seemed not snug enough, given how tight the factory bolts were installed, so I snugged them up more. Cleaned both surfaces well, as you did. No leaks noted so will see if it fixes the nasty oil leak. The gasket from Honda dealer is about $8.00
Awesome you got it done and kuddos to you for doing it with a box end wrench, I know those bolts are tight !!!!
My dealer wants $13 for it? Aren't they all supposed to charge the same
@@AudreysKitchen Hey There, as each dealership is a franchise I guess they could sell for whatever they want, but they should follow the suggested price by the manufacturer. Shady business practice to jack up prices like that.
@@AudreysKitchen yeah that’s what dealer charged me
I changed mine but now I have the check engine light on ? Never had that issue before. Do you know if I need to reset something ?
You should not need to reset anything, but make sure you plugged everything back in. If you have a scanner it will probably point you to something you forgot to plug in.
God bless you for this thank you so much I thought it was coming from my crank
Thanks so much for the great comment and glad I could help out !!
Wow, I am looking for this.
Thank you dear.
Thank you for the great comment and glad I could help out !!!
How do I know if my gasket is bad? I replaced my vtec solenoid but my car is still leaking.
The only really way to know is to look to see if it's leaking, there is a pressure sensor screwed into it, so that could be leaking as well. I would wash off the engine with some degreaser and then run the engine and look with a flashlight and mirror to see exactly where its leaking from. If you can't see any leaks then drive it for a day and check, mostly likely you will see it then. Also from experience normally faster leaks are the pressure sensor and slower leaks are the gasket, but that's not a rule. Just what I see most of the time.
Thanks!
Thank you so soo much !!! Really appreciate it, and you are the bomb !! Thank you good Sir !!!
@@GarageKing you saved me parts and labor at the local garage so thank you Sir.
@@BigSnead76 Glad I was able to do that !! Enjoy your Sunday :)
is the oil stain at the beginning of the video really after leaking from the solenoid? I'm asking because I have similar signs of leakage on the passenger side and the spot is just as big when starting from cold. I pray that it will be the same.
Hey There, the stains were actually not my driveway. I was walking though the neighbourhood and saw that and thought it would be a pretty good effect for the video. The leak starts slow but then gets quicker. If you don't fix it I could see it causing a big stain. I caught my leak fairly early. Happy Sat to you !!
What year Honda Civic is is cuz I got a 2003 LX 1.7 or is this for all Civics
Hi There, yours is a 7th gen, this vehicle was an 8th gen. Your engine is a little different, its a D series engine. You have a distributor on the right side of the engine (when standing in front of the engine with the hood open) There is an O-ring that very commonly leaks and it does cause a leak on the passenger side. Its a fairly simple job to do.
Amazingly perfect directions. Thanks!
Thank you for the great comment !! Happy Easter weekend to you :)
Appreciate the video. Saved me some troubleshooting time today.
Thanks for the great comment and glad I could help out !!
@@GarageKing Sure enough it's exactly where the leak was coming from. New OEM gasket is on and now my r18 is nice and dry again!
@@billspangler2685 That's awesome, and I know you saved some cash as that gasket is cheap.
Thanks, i cant get this seal in India, its not available. Can I use seal maker to do this?
I would not use seal maker to do this, if you don't do it right you will get the seal maker in the engine. Can you check Amazon in India to see if its possible? I don't have link but you can click on the US or Can link to get the Amazon name, then cut and past the name in Amazon India.
Did you notice any strange noises before replacing the part that went away after replacing it?
Hey there and thanks for the comment. No strange noise before or after.
Nope, no strange noises.
@@GarageKing found my strange noise, it was the water pump, while at it got the belt/tensioner replaced also, thermostat, radiator and cap 😁, and also couple of seals
@@514aam Most excellent, always a good feeling !!!
Thanks for making this video! Awsome job!
Thank you for the great comment, much appreciated !
Great video and narration!
Thank you good Sir !!!
Already change it but it continues to leak. Anyone knows why?
There is a pressure switch screwed into the housing and there is a possibility the pressure switch could be leaking. If you can spray it all down with brake cleaner, and then run the car and use a mechanics mirror you may be able to see where its leaking. Use a mirror like this. amzn.to/3S8HLd1
Really quick and informative video! Love that swivel ratchet too. Figure I could treat myself to buying one with all the money I'm saving by not allowing the local Honda stealership replace the entire valve when only the gasket is faulty, at the tune of $532.73. Do you think it would be worth it to change out the o-ring on the oil pressure sensor that's screwed onto the valve while it's out, or just leave it alone? Thanks for posting this video!
Hey There, I would just leave the oil pressure sensor. Usually if they leak its quite bad so most likely its ok. I have only ever seen a few leak so yours is probably ok. The swivel ratchet is the bomb and really helps with everything. Highly recommended and I use mine all the time !!!
@@GarageKing thank you, Sir! I appreciate benefitting from your knowledge and experience.
@@alexross8722 Thank you for the great comment, much appreciated !!!!
Superb production. Thanks!
Many thanks!
So I have an issue with the plastic piece that is on the side of the block? Right next to where you were working at. Can't seem to find any video on it. When the car is on that plastic coin looking thing vibrates and there's oild spilling out of it? Don't know what ig is? Don't know what part it is. Any clues or pointers you can give me?
Can you give me a time stamp? The only thing that I could think that would squirt oil is the oil pressure sensor that is screwed into the housing.
Fantastic video. I think this is the issue on my 2008 Civic. Did you have to drain the oil first, or can you just crack on with the replacement gasket? Thanks!
No need to drain the oil, just clean the area first so you don't get dirt in the engine.
I don’t have vtec. Can anyone help me with the part or part number. I have a 2005 civic lx special edition coupe
Hey There, VTEC was originally introduced in the late 1980s (first on the Integra XS with the B16A engine - not the Acura/Honda NSX as many think) so you most likely have it. As yours is a 2005 so you may have a 7th gen Civic, as the 8th gen civic started in 2006. In your case I would go to the dealership with your ser# of your car to get the part. These parts are cheap often costing only a few dollars as the dealership so its best to get genuine Honda and you know it will fit well.
I replaced mine and it was all good, but i’m changing my oil and notice it’s leaking again. I assume it’s from the same spot. Why would it happen again so quickly?
It shouldn't. Hopefully you cleaned well around the area. The repair should last years as its just a rubber gasket. There is an oil pressure sensor on the unit and perhaps that is leaking?? if you can give it a wash and then run it with an inspection mirror that you might be able to pinpoint it.
Thanks, I have opened mine today and the 1 lower bolt was pretty hard to open. I am waiting for the gasket to arrive, how tight should I torque the bolts back, i dont have a torque wrench.
Hi There, I don't think I could find the torque specs. I know there are manuals out there you can buy such as emanuals bit.ly/44zVazx discount code (GARAGEKING22) but the problem is its almost impossible to get a torque wrench in there. I'm actually a GM mechanic and on GM cars similar gaskets all get a torque of 89 inch lbs which works out to about 7 ft/lbs. So its really not much. Once you feel the gasket compressing, give a 1/2 turn or so on each bolt (keep moving around) so they all get pulled down evenly, then you WILL feel them all of a sudden get tight (now the part is fully down) then you just go a little more to snug them up so the bolts don't come loose. Its really not tight because the bolts are not supporting anything. Then after a few drives check it for leaks. Hope this helped.
@@GarageKing Thanks buddy, I think it's 8 ft lbs of torque for civic. I will try to give them a good medium strength push, and yes there's not much room, I already cut my finger while opening the lower bolt😅, hope things go fine.
@@aakudev Fingers crossed for you my friend :)
What’s the part called so I can buy the gasket for it?
I believe its the variable valve solenoid. amzn.to/470ESj9
Does the oil have to be emptied out before removing that part??
No not at all, just try not to get dirt in the engine. And check your oil level when you are done the repair.
Is this part in the same location as a manual transmission on the civic?
Yes should be
Will it be on the same side for right hand drive civic ?
Yes it should be
I just replaced my valve cover seal and two days later i was leaking oil in this exact spot Is that normal to happen after switching out the old seal but not doing the part you did?
I wonder if its the part in the video that was leaking and not your valve cover. Changing the gasket on the valve cover would not affect this part and visa versa.
Do i need to drain the engine oil before pulling the part?
No
Another great video! Trying to trace down a leak on my 2009 Civic. Noticed an oil leak while doing an oil change on the passenger side like you indicated. Did you notice any oil around the valve cover caused by this? I initially thought it was the valve cover as I noticed some dirt build up on that side of the cover, so I am contemplating just replacing both today.
Edit - Looks like my valve cover is definitely leaking, probably best to replace both most of the oil is in the passenger side however
You could do them both, I would if you are doing the valve cover, as you are in there anyway, and the leak at the cylinder head is very common, plug the gasket is pretty cheap. Make sure to give the engine a cleaning before you start so you don't get dirt falling in the engine. Thanks for the comment !!
Oh and when I did mine, I didn't notice any oil on the valve cover. I washed the engine off and then ran it and checked for leaks and the valve cover was good.
@@GarageKing That's what I was thinking as well, similar steps might as well tackle them both. Thanks!
@@Hitmanjat Anytime and good luck with the job !
In another video, this job was made easier by removing the black plastic cowl at the base of the windshield and another plate below that.
Thanks for the comment, and easier for who? Some people find it easier, but its more work, so if you can get your hands in, the less work the better. For me I would not go through the trouble of removing all those extra components as you have more risk of breaking things.
well explained, excellent job thank you !
Thank you !
Does it leak while sitting or running... or both?
Only when running, then when you shut it off its just whatever was left on the engine ran down and dripped off.
I have a 95 honda civic Ex and their is an oil leak or a leak of some sort on the drivers side by my serpentine belt, what could this be ?
The best thing to do is give it a quick shampoo and then run it for a day and check and it should be easy to tell. I know on yours the distributor O ring is known to leak, but that's on the other side. For yours maybe its leaking at the valvecover??
I tightened the bracket bolt too much and it broke. I don`t know how to the half bolt stuck inside. Guys don`t tighten too much.
Ouch !!! OK well 1st thing is to remove the part. Remove the old bolts, and electrical connector and see if you can slide it back off the broken bolt. Not sure where the bolt broke but if there is enough sticking out of the engine block you should be able to turn it with a small pair of pliers (or by hand) Usually when bolts brake when you are installing them, they are not tight and you can remove by hand. All those videos about stuck broken bolts are for bolts that are seized and can't be removed as they have rusted into place. This is not the case with you as you were installing so the bolt is not stuck. I just hope there is enough of it to grab with a small tool and twist it out. You may even be able to remove it by hand.
@@GarageKing I removed broken bolts using dremel tool and it was easy. I broke bracket bolt and top 2 solenoid bolts due to over tighten. I was able to remove all the three using dremel tool. Thanks
@@johngraham2470 That's good and I'm glad you were able to get the broken bolts out. I know how it feels when a bolt breaks, its a sucky situation for sure.
It works for hybrid civic?
I'm not sure. I have never worked on a hybrid civic.
Mine was leaking but also the power steering
Yikes, the power steering is going to be harder to fix, but its doable, just a tight squeeze.
Variable Timing Solenoid Gasket
Yep you bet !!
Soo I have the exact problem but also my car won’t go past 3.5k rpm is it the sensor that goes there ?
Hey Thanks for the comment. The sensor that goes in there is for oil pressure so I don't think it would be related to the 3.5K rpm. You should check for codes, sometimes you can have pending codes that won't trigger the engine light to come on.
So I have the tiniest leak that only happens when the car is running and it hits a hot pipe underneath I think this may be it but I'm not sure
Yup this is probably it, and once it drips on the exhaust that's when you smell it. Good thing is the part is only a few dollars (Like 5 or so) and its a pretty easy job to do. It could be much worse, but this one is an easy one :) If you want to make sure, use some engine degreaser with the garden hose and wash off your engine good. Then drive it for a day and check. That's what I did and it confirmed the leak.
I have the same leak going on, and my buddies were saying it's headgasket. Hopefully it's this
I hope its this, and if it was the head gasket its usually a faster leak. This part is usually a slower leak.
Can you fix mine bro lol
If you were my neighbour LOL :) Its actually not a hard job at all, you don't have to drain the oil. Just clean around the area and don't rush it. Do make sure you have a swivel ratchet, that is a must !!!! Here is a cheap ratchet that will work amzn.to/3F7fP1s link for the gasket is in the video description, its only a few dollars.
What is the name of this part ?
VVT (Variable Valve Solenoid) and here is a link to it amzn.to/3EXmkoo
What is the name of this parts
amzn.to/3EXmkoo
Thank you very very much
You are welcome
What spray did you use to clean ?
Hey There, just regular brake cleaner
What is this part called he replaced??
This amzn.to/3EXmkoo
What year/generation Civic?
2006, 8th Gen