FYI, the 9th gen 2015-2017 Honda Accords do not have the screw in type spark plug tube seals. The tube seals are pressed into the valve cover. So, if the tube seals get hard or leak you will have to buy a new valve cover. This video applies only to the 2013-2014 9th generation Honda Accords.
This is by far the best auto how to video I’ve ever watched. Thank you. Hope you continue making them because you do a damn good job and help a lot of people!
Holy crap! 6 minutes to make this vid is impressive! I was going to make a video on this myself, but decided to take the car into a dealership since I'm due for a valve adjustment (currently @ 138,000mi.) Getting quoted $450 for a valve cover gasket & a valve adjustment. Not the cheapest price but the valve adjustment requires more special tools and expertise than I have Thanks again for the content
Yup, found a place here that specializes on Mazda, but naturally they work on plenty of Hondas. Perks of living in an area with a large asian community. A lot of the guys are older already so they have plenty of experience and the prices are about half of what Honda asks@@adamcartes9569
What an amazing video! I Donate vehicles to people in need and I have a super nice low mileage accord that was leaking. This video was spot on. As someone with big hands it was difficult to get the back connection off as my car had the plastic housing loose. I just undid the alternator wires (12mm socket), and the 3 connectors for that harness and I was able to move everything out of the way. Thanks for making this great video and for it being so time efficient.
A lot of times these valve cover gaskets leak on these engines because of a failed PCV valve. Change that out as well after changing the valve cover gasket.
I was concerned about this as my valve cover gasket starting leaking recently and I suspected the PCV valve. Is it possible it will stop leaking once I've replaced the PCV valve or will it continue to leak once it's started?
Great video! To-the-point information with no unnecessary chatter. Video showed need to know information to include precautions to prevent mistakes. This video sets the example for TH-cam how-to videos.
Thanks for this video! I’ve changed quite a few valve cover gaskets but I found this video extremely helpful in locating what sensors to unclip. The one on the far right that is discussed around 1:20 is definitely a bear to remove and was honestly the most difficult part of this job.
I tried getting it off for a half hour and gave up: pried and wiggled it while pressing the tab but no luck. The clip came apart twice without coming off. More detail on this step would be very useful. I suspect there is a tool or trick to it. Disconnected the harness connections on the front instead (alternator, etc.) like most other videos to move the harness out of the way. I also disconnected the battery.
Thanks and good job on this, simple instruction and direct. Some just like to hear themselves talk. Goin g to tackle it now. I rebuilt engines for 30 years '77-'07 but all these clips and hand traps get me. Thanks again
Well made video. What is the purpose of the little squarish grommet gasket on the middle of the cover? It looks like it communicates with a port going down the block.
I recommend sense your right there for another $50-60 not a bad time to replace your spark plugs!! Most likely if your valve cover gasket gasket s leaking your plugs are prob at that point where replacing them isn’t a bad idea!! I always replace everything I can that is in same area as the job your in there for.. nothing like a new set of fresh NGK plugs !!
Wonder how much a repair shop should charge customers to change the valve cover gasket on a 2016 Accord? Just making sure they aren't overcharging me. They quoted me $350 for parts and labor. Is this accurate? Thanks. Just hard to trust dealers too sometimes, cause my wife took her car to get inspected and dealer said she needed to replace 1 headlight bulb and they charged her $80-90 to do it before they would pass inspection. They duped her pretty good IMO, so wasn't too happy about that.
I would pay $350 for the valve cover gasket replacement. If that included labor and parts. At AutoZone the gasket is $60 so figure $135 bucks shop time per hour at 2 hours or more in today's world, $350 ain't terrible.
Hi, just found your channel, nice quick and clean. Just bought a 17 Accord coupe with very low mileage from a Honda dealer, car runs very well and smooth, after taking her home, I did a very close inspection on the engine block, I saw small amount of gunk on engine block corner beneath the plastic cover. I am sure there is a small seepages. I know it is a fairly easy fix but I am surprised to see such a new car already has gasket issue.
Cool, I appreciate you dropping by the channel. Yeah I mean if it's not leaking bad might just want to leave it be and keep an eye on it. Not going to hurt anything that's for sure
@@jessea.3883 I took the car back to the dealer, they insisted nothing wrong. Anyway I had changed the transmission oil, did another oil change myself. I cleaned the area, so far I had another 8k miles on her, it seems running normal. No other issue so far. Keep my fingers cross.
@@wl9399 Good luck, I got my fingers crossed as well. The dealer I've been taking my car to didn't change the spark plugs, and it seems like the coolant leak is in one of the cylinders. I'd say keep on maintaining it yourself. I never had any car issues until I started going to them.
Hey man thanks for the Video where did get the gasket kit with all extra seal for the sparks, because Honda is selling me only the head seal gasket but not the spark gasket
The sealer to use on the corners....is that a gasket maker like Permatex Rigid high torque or something like Permatex Ultra Red gasket maker? Those sealers are expensive for the 3oz and it doesn't look like we need to use much.
I have been searching the entire internet for a video regarding this type engine because all the other videos had older version engine and the configuration is kinda different. You mentioned a link to everything you need to perform this job however I see no link. Help please and thanks for this video. Very helpful.
I have a 2014 accord, and inside the engine bay and under the oil pan is all oily. I recently changed the spark plugs and had oil in my 4th plug, so after cleaning it out I decided to check the cover gasket bolts and behold 1 was snapped in half. I can't seem to find the bolts themselves though, I see the kit for the gasket, which I will do, but I wanna replace that bolt. Any suggestions?
Nice video! Thanks for taking time to document all this work. I plan on doing mine next month. Two quick questions: Is removing that connector in the very back corner (right at timestamp 1:20) necessary? What the heck is a "blow wand"?
A blow wand is basically an air hose. They have a longer neck and can fit into tighter spaces. Probably used to blow out dirt and debris and any left over degreaser from cleaning the vlave cover before taking it off.
Changing sparks is easy. 11 bucks a piece for iridium or 19 a piece for laser iridium. Guy part store told me you wont see much difference by using the laser ones.
Hello, thank you for the video. I did have one question, the black plastic cover dressing, over the coils has two stripped screws. My question is, what do you think is the best route for me to take that off. I planned on just replacing the whole valve cover, but of course i need that cover to be off in order to access the plugs and sensors. Thanks again.
I see seeps of kinda oil and sands mixture at bottom right corner, where the silicone is applied. Do you think I should swap out the whole gasket and re-seal with silicone? I just bought my 2.4, and it is at around 35000 miles.
can you help me find the actual bolt name on this @0:21 what happen is that i changed my sparkplugs and coil and i was almost finishing up everything then i accidently dropped those 3 bolts down there next to washier fluid tank and i was able to retrieve on but the two i cant find it. Now im missing two bolts for the cover and i want to replace but i cant them specifically online. Appreciate your feedback thanks
I didnt have a torque wrench but did the "star" pattern started on the outside in and got them tight nothing crazy but there probably on there with 15-25pounds is that fine i have 9 damage should i loosen them up a lil??
It does cuz when the RTV sealant dries up, if you did not apply it correctly its gonna create gaps between the gasket and engine block lip. which could become a failure point.
Yeah it'll be fine more than likely. If it made its way down to the oil pan, worst case it gets sucked up into the oil pickup and there's a screen there to catch it. Won't cause any problems
Appreciate it brother. I just did this today and a piece of rtv I scrapped off flew inside the engine and went down one of the holes when I was trying to remove it. I just haven’t done any valve cover gasket work before, so I don’t know what to expect when something like this happens :(
Honda dealer told me to replace this excapt part wpuld cost 3 to 4k cuz they have to remove the transmission 🤨 i watched this video 3 times and havent seen u take the transmission out so maybe im trippi
Gary, if your main seal is leaking, then they would have to do something like that to fix it. This video is the "valve cover gasket" which is much different. May want to check verbage.
@@Ahmad_Alhasanat Its not really that bad. Just need to take your time and take lots of pictures before removing things! Phones are a great tool for a mechanic, you won't forget anything if you take step by step pictures of things in place.
To give you some perspective, RB the Mechanic has a near 50 minute video and Mobile Car Mechanic has a 27 minute video. It can be done but I'd plan for a few hours.
Final torque sequence is 5ft lbs for anybody who’s wondering.
Any specific pattern?
@@Yessirrrrrrrgo from the middle and work your way out.
Thanks bro!!
62.5 in-lbs
I found out the hard way what it was…
Straight to the point no unnecessary chit chat. 👍🏼
This is by leaps and bounds the best way to make a how to video. Thank you, you're amazing.
FYI, the 9th gen 2015-2017 Honda Accords do not have the screw in type spark plug tube seals. The tube seals are pressed into the valve cover. So, if the tube seals get hard or leak you will have to buy a new valve cover. This video applies only to the 2013-2014 9th generation Honda Accords.
Correct information, thank you
Thanks man I thought I was crazy wondering why I kept getting it with the screws
Yes. This information is CORRECT. 2015 -2017 uses an spark plug grommet which is built in the valve cover which can't be serviced separately.
I had buy a new one from Honda. It cost me $200. Ebay was like $50.
if you see on top of the spark plug cover write "EARTH DREAM" ,seals are bolt on .
2013 Honda Accord LX , Followed the video exactly and all went perfect … excellent video !
Awesome to hear that Joseph. Thanks for dropping a comment
This is by far the best auto how to video I’ve ever watched. Thank you. Hope you continue making them because you do a damn good job and help a lot of people!
Holy crap! 6 minutes to make this vid is impressive!
I was going to make a video on this myself, but decided to take the car into a dealership since I'm due for a valve adjustment (currently @ 138,000mi.)
Getting quoted $450 for a valve cover gasket & a valve adjustment. Not the cheapest price but the valve adjustment requires more special tools and expertise than I have
Thanks again for the content
That is not a bad price at all tbh
Yup, found a place here that specializes on Mazda, but naturally they work on plenty of Hondas. Perks of living in an area with a large asian community. A lot of the guys are older already so they have plenty of experience and the prices are about half of what Honda asks@@adamcartes9569
I could never do this myself but watching this justifies in my mind the cost of the mechanic to do this to my 2013 Accord. Thanks!
Amazing video and very professional!!! Getting ready to do this service to my 2016 Accord. Thanks for the excellent video!!! 👍🏻
What an amazing video! I Donate vehicles to people in need and I have a super nice low mileage accord that was leaking. This video was spot on. As someone with big hands it was difficult to get the back connection off as my car had the plastic housing loose. I just undid the alternator wires (12mm socket), and the 3 connectors for that harness and I was able to move everything out of the way. Thanks for making this great video and for it being so time efficient.
Just finishing up with my sista 2013 Accord. Thanks for the guidance!!!
A lot of times these valve cover gaskets leak on these engines because of a failed PCV valve. Change that out as well after changing the valve cover gasket.
I was concerned about this as my valve cover gasket starting leaking recently and I suspected the PCV valve. Is it possible it will stop leaking once I've replaced the PCV valve or will it continue to leak once it's started?
Excellent video ! Thanks, plus this actually saved me a few hundred that probably would've taken longer had i let a mechanic dealt with it.
Thanks. And awesome to hear it saved you some money.
You have a passion with the work you do.
I think I love this dude. The other guy made this video 25 min
Great video! To-the-point information with no unnecessary chatter. Video showed need to know information to include precautions to prevent mistakes. This video sets the example for TH-cam how-to videos.
Best explained video on the web. Thank you very much. You’re a real teacher
Thanks for this video! I’ve changed quite a few valve cover gaskets but I found this video extremely helpful in locating what sensors to unclip. The one on the far right that is discussed around 1:20 is definitely a bear to remove and was honestly the most difficult part of this job.
I tried getting it off for a half hour and gave up: pried and wiggled it while pressing the tab but no luck. The clip came apart twice without coming off. More detail on this step would be very useful. I suspect there is a tool or trick to it. Disconnected the harness connections on the front instead (alternator, etc.) like most other videos to move the harness out of the way. I also disconnected the battery.
I was able to complete the job without removing it.
Thanks for making one of the best “how to” videos out there. Can’t wait to tackle my seepage !
Thank you for the time you put into this video. Made this process very easy.
Nice quick detailed video brotha
Wow great video. Just swapped my plugs out 2013 2.4l and noticed oil in the #2. Thanks for the vid !!
Such a great video, Straight to the point. Thank you!!
Nice clean and straight to the point video. Thank you and will subscribe to add to my toolbox.
This video is very helpful. My dealer wants $300 to replace this (with me providing the gasket)
Sounds right
1.5hr. X 175 l. Plus parts
Nice! Quick and to the point.
thank you lots. Noticing oil at the base of the outside head gasket. Car has 158,000 miles so its time.
Best DIY vid since sliced bread
Thanks and good job on this, simple instruction and direct. Some just like to hear themselves talk. Goin g to tackle it now. I rebuilt engines for 30 years '77-'07 but all these clips and hand traps get me. Thanks again
Thanks for the vid. Did this to my daily today. I hope it fixes the crazy amount of oil my engine leaks all over itself haha.
Thank you for sharing it. It really helps 👍
Glad it was helpful!
awesome video, very helpful and to the point! i appreciate you making this man! bravo
Part number for 2013 and 2014 (maybe others too?) with the 2.4 i4 is 12030-5A2-A01 and can be ordered at your local honda dealer for around $74
Video was just perfect!!!
Well made video. What is the purpose of the little squarish grommet gasket on the middle of the cover? It looks like it communicates with a port going down the block.
I recommend sense your right there for another $50-60 not a bad time to replace your spark plugs!! Most likely if your valve cover gasket gasket s leaking your plugs are prob at that point where replacing them isn’t a bad idea!! I always replace everything I can that is in same area as the job your in there for.. nothing like a new set of fresh NGK plugs !!
Great video to the point no bs
Excellent video
Damn I was curious to see if I should just do this replacement myself. Just going to pay my mechanic 😂
Same 😂 looks like I’ll be paying that $600 to have the mechanic do it. I could get all this apart but never put it back together 💀
Wonder how much a repair shop should charge customers to change the valve cover gasket on a 2016 Accord? Just making sure they aren't overcharging me. They quoted me $350 for parts and labor. Is this accurate? Thanks. Just hard to trust dealers too sometimes, cause my wife took her car to get inspected and dealer said she needed to replace 1 headlight bulb and they charged her $80-90 to do it before they would pass inspection. They duped her pretty good IMO, so wasn't too happy about that.
I would pay $350 for the valve cover gasket replacement. If that included labor and parts. At AutoZone the gasket is $60 so figure $135 bucks shop time per hour at 2 hours or more in today's world, $350 ain't terrible.
Good video guy im like u i just use common sense when tightning anything & it works everytime. Appreciate the video
Hi, just found your channel, nice quick and clean. Just bought a 17 Accord coupe with very low mileage from a Honda dealer, car runs very well and smooth, after taking her home, I did a very close inspection on the engine block, I saw small amount of gunk on engine block corner beneath the plastic cover. I am sure there is a small seepages. I know it is a fairly easy fix but I am surprised to see such a new car already has gasket issue.
Cool, I appreciate you dropping by the channel. Yeah I mean if it's not leaking bad might just want to leave it be and keep an eye on it. Not going to hurt anything that's for sure
Is it still running normally? I have the same car, only been maintained by Honda dealerships, and I have a coolant leak now.
@@jessea.3883 I took the car back to the dealer, they insisted nothing wrong. Anyway I had changed the transmission oil, did another oil change myself. I cleaned the area, so far I had another 8k miles on her, it seems running normal. No other issue so far. Keep my fingers cross.
@@wl9399 Good luck, I got my fingers crossed as well. The dealer I've been taking my car to didn't change the spark plugs, and it seems like the coolant leak is in one of the cylinders. I'd say keep on maintaining it yourself. I never had any car issues until I started going to them.
Short n sweet 👍🏻
Would be awesome if you included parts numbers and such
Hey man thanks for the Video where did get the gasket kit with all extra seal for the sparks, because Honda is selling me only the head seal gasket but not the spark gasket
The sealer to use on the corners....is that a gasket maker like Permatex Rigid high torque or something like Permatex Ultra Red gasket maker? Those sealers are expensive for the 3oz and it doesn't look like we need to use much.
I have been searching the entire internet for a video regarding this type engine because all the other videos had older version engine and the configuration is kinda different.
You mentioned a link to everything you need to perform this job however I see no link.
Help please and thanks for this video. Very helpful.
Best video bro thanks
k24 have two different gaskets, late 2013 is earth dream, the spark plugs o-rings are bolt on T20, early models not ,look under the coil before buy !
Did you have to relearn the throttle body with th scanner? And did you first drain the oil?
Was accurate up until the t20 torques... Mine doesn't have that. Do I have to replace those every time?
I have a 2014 accord, and inside the engine bay and under the oil pan is all oily. I recently changed the spark plugs and had oil in my 4th plug, so after cleaning it out I decided to check the cover gasket bolts and behold 1 was snapped in half.
I can't seem to find the bolts themselves though, I see the kit for the gasket, which I will do, but I wanna replace that bolt. Any suggestions?
Hey what an amazing video and for the description of parts and tool I can't find it. Kindly put them on the comment below. Thank you.
How long do you let the car air afterwards? 2hrs? 2 days?
Nice video! Thanks for taking time to document all this work. I plan on doing mine next month. Two quick questions:
Is removing that connector in the very back corner (right at timestamp 1:20) necessary?
What the heck is a "blow wand"?
A blow wand is basically an air hose. They have a longer neck and can fit into tighter spaces. Probably used to blow out dirt and debris and any left over degreaser from cleaning the vlave cover before taking it off.
@@hawkeyeheineman OK, that makes more sense lol Thanks!
great video. I ended up stripping one of my front bolts. hopefully it still holds. I didn't go over 5 foot lbs.
Do you recommend changing the spark plugs while doing valve cover gasket?
Changing sparks is easy. 11 bucks a piece for iridium or 19 a piece for laser iridium. Guy part store told me you wont see much difference by using the laser ones.
Hello, thank you for the video. I did have one question, the black plastic cover dressing, over the coils has two stripped screws. My question is, what do you think is the best route for me to take that off. I planned on just replacing the whole valve cover, but of course i need that cover to be off in order to access the plugs and sensors. Thanks again.
I see seeps of kinda oil and sands mixture at bottom right corner, where the silicone is applied. Do you think I should swap out the whole gasket and re-seal with silicone? I just bought my 2.4, and it is at around 35000 miles.
Yeah. Or at least that would definitely be a good place to start
Damn those cams are scored
Does the sub model matter? Or does this apply to all models of accord?
can you help me find the actual bolt name on this @0:21 what happen is that i changed my sparkplugs and coil and i was almost finishing up everything then i accidently dropped those 3 bolts down there next to washier fluid tank and i was able to retrieve on but the two i cant find it. Now im missing two bolts for the cover and i want to replace but i cant them specifically online. Appreciate your feedback thanks
I didnt have a torque wrench but did the "star" pattern started on the outside in and got them tight nothing crazy but there probably on there with 15-25pounds is that fine i have 9 damage should i loosen them up a lil??
Thanks for making this video. I have leaking head gasket. Is it worth fixing it? Can I live with the problem by keeping an eye on the oil level?
Definitely worth fixing. Last thing you want is to blow something from that additional pressure or friction
Thanks!!!
How much did the gasket set cost ya.
Where can I find that RTV
sealant? Or can I use that silicone you showed after?
Is it the same engine in crv 2.4?
Serious question? Would hurt to put gasket sealant all around the whole valve body ?
It does cuz when the RTV sealant dries up, if you did not apply it correctly its gonna create gaps between the gasket and engine block lip. which could become a failure point.
What was the part# for the gaskets?
Holy fuck I wish more videos were like this
When does this usually happen? 150,000?
Thanks
Where you buy the kit ?
how are these amazon valve cover gaskets? Reliable?
Is it recommended to install new gaskets if the valve cover is removed, if the factory gasket isn't leaking?
In general yes. But if the factory gasket seem pliable and in good shape then probably okay to leave. Still make sure to silicone the corners though
@@NNKH2 Noted, thanks for the reply.
do you have to get the valves at top dead center or no?
No, not unless your doing in depth engine adjustments that is not necessary for this repair.
maintenance work on this car is a dream LOL
compared to a VW or something... :/
Could be a little better, but agreed. I work on a Ranger and Duramax also and those are a pain in some areas to access things
what is ur fee for this work? & locale? ty
What grease did you use on the spark plug gasket?
Probably just a touch of motor oil.
What happen if a piece of silicone goes throw the lubrication hole?
I accidentally dropped a small rtv inside the engine. Maybe an inch long, but sort of skinny. Would I be okay??
Yeah it'll be fine more than likely. If it made its way down to the oil pan, worst case it gets sucked up into the oil pickup and there's a screen there to catch it. Won't cause any problems
Appreciate it brother. I just did this today and a piece of rtv I scrapped off flew inside the engine and went down one of the holes when I was trying to remove it. I just haven’t done any valve cover gasket work before, so I don’t know what to expect when something like this happens :(
I removed all wiring from the alternator and it gave me enough room to pull back coils etc
At 1:23, what is that plug?
WYH my valve cover doesn't have bolts for the spark plug seals
After I finished my power steering light, traction control , and tire pressure light was on. Does anyone know what it could be?
Hey, I got a P0507 code after this, did anybody else get this? Everything is reconnected. The light comes and goes.
WHAT WAS THE FINAL TORQUE PATTERN AND WHAT IS THE FINAL TORQUE ???
3:00
Why would a valve cover gasket leak in the 1st place ?
When switching from lets say regular full synthetic oil then you change to full synthetic oil for high mileage cars that will do it.
Plastic valve cover
Honda dealer told me to replace this excapt part wpuld cost 3 to 4k cuz they have to remove the transmission 🤨 i watched this video 3 times and havent seen u take the transmission out so maybe im trippi
Gary, if your main seal is leaking, then they would have to do something like that to fix it. This video is the "valve cover gasket" which is much different. May want to check verbage.
Where do you live maybe yo can do the same job with my car.
I want that too! it looks like too many things to do. I don't want to miss anything nor go to any stealer!
@@Ahmad_Alhasanat Its not really that bad. Just need to take your time and take lots of pictures before removing things! Phones are a great tool for a mechanic, you won't forget anything if you take step by step pictures of things in place.
Don't know where he is but I detect a bit of Pittsburgh dialect.
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This video is about 6 minutes. How much does it take the entire process to be done by a nonprofessional mechanic like me?
It depends. Definitely longer than 6 minutes
To give you some perspective, RB the Mechanic has a near 50 minute video and Mobile Car Mechanic has a 27 minute video. It can be done but I'd plan for a few hours.
Wtf. I don't have screw hole for my spark plug seals
2017 cvt doesn’t have screw holes or spark plug hole screws…..
Worldpac parts 😅
he skipped a bunch of important things. what about the a/c electrical plug? mechanic my azz. thumbs down.
😆
some guy tried to charge me $300 just in labor to change this and pcv valve
Where are the links to the "parts"??
amzn.to/3WOU65z
Thanks