Last year an oil change place stripped out my oil pan drain plug so I tried to stop my oil leak on my 2005 Civic EX by tapping and using a Time-Sert insert. Continued oil leak. Tried several times with more inserts to no avail. Used a different tap and drain plug. Still oil leak that seemed to get worse. Replaced the oil pan. Oil leak continued. Saw this video and repaired the Vtech solenoid's cracked gasket. Forgot how the bracket went back on so I reviewed your video and saw the bracket's proper position. No more oil leak!! Thank you so much for the video.
By far the best step by step, most people forget the Phillip's screw underneath and the side sensor clip before removing the air filter housing. Helped me out a lot, and would've ruined a sensor if I didnt watch this through! 👍👍
Really good video, just what I was needing, only my Honda Civic EX is a 2003 but still the same, (mostly). Oh, the music was a little weird, I keep waiting to see a bellie dancer show up. 😁😁👍😍😍
Thank you for the great video! My 2001 Honda Civic is leaking engine oil. I can see the oil is from the top and goes to the front. Vtec solenoid is on the back. Should I replace the vtec solenoid gaskets too or it's irrelevant?
Did it fix your problem? I have a P1259 code, the VVT Electronic Control System Malfunction, and didn't want to spend $100+ if that's not the root cause.
@@noahsanders5398 I'm not certain if it was that exact code but previously I've had a Vtec failure code. All it ended up being for me was low oil, I topped it up and cleared the code and it was a-okay. If you don't have enough oil, your engine won't be able to build up enough oil pressure to activate Vtec and that causes it to fail to activate, causing (at least in my case) the car to violently jerk and be unable to rev above 3200~rpm. Hopefully this helps anyone else that comes along this.
Can you tell me if the unit that you rebuilt was the original unit on the car? I plan to change gaskets on my son's car, which has the same mark(brand) on the units case. I've heard that aftermarket parts are prone to premature failure and would rather not put new gaskets on junk.
Question, if I have a P1259 code for a malfunctioning Vtec solenoid, does it mean I need to replace the solenoid or would I solve it by just replacing the gaskets inside? Thank you by the way, I finally know why I’m leaking oil so bad, mechanic is trying to scam me into replacing all the other seals in the engine
I have a oil leak coming from that area I don't think it's my head gasket but I have alot of oil coming out but I can't see back their let me check now cause I didn't know where the vtec was
You can drive with a bad one but if your going up a hill and it's struggling to accelerate probably best to replace it soon if your going to A to B you still have some life just don't dog the engine otherwise you will be stranded but I'd replace it as soon as possible to be safe
Last year an oil change place stripped out my oil pan drain plug so I tried to stop my oil leak on my 2005 Civic EX by tapping and using a Time-Sert insert. Continued oil leak. Tried several times with more inserts to no avail. Used a different tap and drain plug. Still oil leak that seemed to get worse. Replaced the oil pan. Oil leak continued. Saw this video and repaired the Vtech solenoid's cracked gasket. Forgot how the bracket went back on so I reviewed your video and saw the bracket's proper position. No more oil leak!! Thank you so much for the video.
Nice instructional and I felt like I was also floating on a dementional journey
On acid
Man I like your video. No talk and bla,bla,…. Straight to the source, to the point. Thank that’s all I needed.
Not one word said, but I am now confident going in tomorrow to replace my solonoid on my 04 civic. Thank you!
By far the best step by step, most people forget the Phillip's screw underneath and the side sensor clip before removing the air filter housing. Helped me out a lot, and would've ruined a sensor if I didnt watch this through! 👍👍
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You got me rolling again without loosing 4qts a day! Great vid
Thank you for your support:)
Thank you so much. I will try.❤❤
Nice and simple, thank you
Good with the text inserted but the music can go , Verbal instructions would have helped more
That is the best looking Gibson iv ever seen
Really good video, just what I was needing, only my Honda Civic EX is a 2003 but still the same, (mostly). Oh, the music was a little weird, I keep waiting to see a bellie dancer show up. 😁😁👍😍😍
Thanks :) hope it helps you for what you need it. Like and subscribe:)
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I was waiting for a demon to jump out of the engine.
Thank you for the great video! My 2001 Honda Civic is leaking engine oil. I can see the oil is from the top and goes to the front. Vtec solenoid is on the back. Should I replace the vtec solenoid gaskets too or it's irrelevant?
Thank you for your support and If I were you and know what your doing then it’s best to replace the gasket.
Great video! Did you ever crack open the oil pressure switch? Are there supposed to be 2 o rings?
I never tired that, but wanting to do a video on it due to a leaky oil pressure switch..
@@QB_Magic I'll be keeping an eye out on it. Just replaced my engine with a JDM one and didn't think to check that before getting rid of the old one
Great video my man! One question… do I need to replaced if I have a code on my engine or should I just swap the part out… thank you!!
Did it fix your problem? I have a P1259 code, the VVT Electronic Control System Malfunction, and didn't want to spend $100+ if that's not the root cause.
@@noahsanders5398 id check fuses first and if they good look for other problems that could cause it from cheap to expensive
@@noahsanders5398 I'm not certain if it was that exact code but previously I've had a Vtec failure code. All it ended up being for me was low oil, I topped it up and cleared the code and it was a-okay. If you don't have enough oil, your engine won't be able to build up enough oil pressure to activate Vtec and that causes it to fail to activate, causing (at least in my case) the car to violently jerk and be unable to rev above 3200~rpm. Hopefully this helps anyone else that comes along this.
Can you tell me if the unit that you rebuilt was the original unit on the car? I plan to change gaskets on my son's car, which has the same mark(brand) on the units case. I've heard that aftermarket parts are prone to premature failure and would rather not put new gaskets on junk.
Is this a vtec solenoid or shift solenoid or are they the same?
Vtec solenoid
Thanks!!!
link for part?
thanks
Thank you!
If the solenoid gasket is bad wil it cause oil run all over the engine
Yeah. Any bad gasket will cause leaks.
Do I have to drain the oil first?
Nope
Question, if I have a P1259 code for a malfunctioning Vtec solenoid, does it mean I need to replace the solenoid or would I solve it by just replacing the gaskets inside?
Thank you by the way, I finally know why I’m leaking oil so bad, mechanic is trying to scam me into replacing all the other seals in the engine
If it has code for it then you need to replace the solenoid.. the gasket is there to stop the oil from leaking..
I have a oil leak coming from that area I don't think it's my head gasket but I have alot of oil coming out but I can't see back their let me check now cause I didn't know where the vtec was
If your just having a oil leak problem than its the VALVE COVER GASKET
@@incoxghostlyodin8009 Certainly not always true. There can be many causes for an oil leak in that area
My oil leak was diagnosed as the vtec gasket
Can someone tell me what if vtec solenoid is on all the time. What is the consequence, is it bad, good for engine.
Thanks
You can drive with a bad one but if your going up a hill and it's struggling to accelerate probably best to replace it soon if your going to A to B you still have some life just don't dog the engine otherwise you will be stranded but I'd replace it as soon as possible to be safe
Same gasket part number at an 04 EX VTEC??
yup
Ok..autozone never heard of the vtec gasket
Order it online you can see what it looks like from this video