I just got a 2000 Honda Accord SE. You have become my go to guy for menachical work videos. Thank you.

I could not figure out where the leak on my dad's Accord was coming from, but I came across this video. It was a pain to get those bolts out but I got the job done. Thanks for sharing this, Bullet.

Just replaced this whole VTEC solenoid, got a brand new one for $30 on eBay. Followed this video, excellent instructions. USE BOX-HEAD WRENCHES they will make your life a lot easier. Thanks for the video!

Thank you Bullet Solano. This video was extremely helpful. I followed the guidance to replace the gaskets in my Honda Accord EX 2002 over the weekend. I took your tip and made a very small wrench by snapping off one side and grinding the broken end smooth on a bench grinder. One tip though: my ring wrench didn't fit over the top nut and I actually had to grind away on the ring to make is slimmer. After about 5 grind/check fit cycles, I ended up making it so it could slip over. After that the rest was easy. Thanks again! Really enjoy your videos.

My wife's 1999 honda accord was leaking 3 quarts in 100 miles (on the passenger side of the car)! I could not see where it was coming from. Changed the distributor O-ring, still leaked. replaced the VTEC to head gasket but it did not look bad. Replaced the gasket under the solenoid. The leak stopped. The gasket under the solenoid was brittle and I suspect leaking. Getting those three bolts for the VTEC to head broken lose was not easy. I used a 10mm boxed in wrench and some uncool methods to get enough leverage on the wrench to get the bottom one lose. (included a hammer, a hatchet and a crowbar). Taking the water inlet off would have made it a lot easier but I did not have the "O" rings and gaskets for it and having to catch the coolant would have been a pain. One more thing, I replaced the PCV valve. A bad one can make seals fail. Thank you for the video!

Thanks for the video Bullet.. I was able to perform this procedure easily. I followed your video, but I used the Harbor Freight Box End off set wrench 8 pc item 32042. This enabled be to get the bottom bolt off. I had to wiggle and work the wrench as it was tight, but the nut eventually came loose. I also cleaned the EGR since I had to remove it for the VTEC gasket replacement. In addition, I tested the VTEC solenoid per your instructions.. That was excellent testing procedure. I learned something... thanks again.

I kept thinking that my valve cover was bad. I've changed it twice in the last 2 years but it would always leak from the back side. Now I'm starting to think it's this solenoid. Thanks for the video.

My mechanic quoted me $600 to replace this. I am thankful I found this video now !

Thank you for taking time in the past to show us how to take care of your 6th gen (2002)

Doing this on my wife’s car this coming weekend. This is my tutorial. Thanks for the in-depth video. Wish me luck!

To viewers: Make sure to not lose the spring that holds the plunger in place. I dropped mine without noticing, and it made the car go into limp mode. Rewatched Bullet's video, found the spring, and once I installed it, the car ran fine again xD

YOU MAKE EVERYTHING SEEM SO EASY GOOD JOB 👍

Man so many of your videos have saved my ass!!! Thanks for taking the time to teach all of us!!!

Thank you man! Just waiting for parts and using this video to do it myself. Probably a $500 job at the shop!

Dude......thanks for covering everything. You win the Internet today.

Thanks for the video, I used it as a guide to replace my gasket. I did one thing differently, I also removed the oil pressure sensor from the spooler. Once that was done I was able to access the bottom bolt with easily with an offset wrench. Thanks again.

Thank you for your comment , So tell me why do you think that seal would start leaking that bad ? And i`m gonna believe that the motor has to come out to do this , Correct ? Also how can I be sure that`s where the oil is coming from ? I just got done hosing the whole engine the best I could with some degreaser , Gonna let it set till morning , Then hit it with the water hose . Again thank you for your help and keep up the good work on your videos , They have been very helpful in me repairing my car .

great vid!. love your clean engine bay! my o rings may have been leaking for years. its dirty on that side of the engine, will clean today. shes gettin old with 264,000 miles!

Awesome dude ive been trying to figure out how to get the solenoid off for a week!!! Never thought to take the egr valve off! 😅😂

My transmission is acting kinda funny.. almost like the VTech takes a second to engage. My brother told me this was the problem, it happened to him. Once again thanks for another great video!!!

This is a great video man. Might buy one of these that needs a solenoid replaced. Will come back around to let you know how it goes!

Absolutely love your channel

Good video , I ll try with my 99 accord , I have that problem now , thanks

Awesome video, really like the way you explain. Did my vtec replacement. Would like to give a small tip, to remove the third bolt under the valve I developed a technique, attached pics to explain. Just in case someone feels difficulty in getting to it, i guess it’s called buddy wrench technique. And don’t even try the bolt without a small 10mm wrench. Cheers..

Just did mine on my accord, what a difference. Thx👍🇨🇦 be patient people it does come out, with a few swear words 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

well done it give me a positive idea how to do my project thank you

my questioned was answered after watching just a little while.

I use a 1/4 ratchet to loose the two nuts on top And a 10mm combo wrench for the bottom

I got Honda 2door Coupe EX that im trying fix up so your vids bru is very help learning material

Very good video. I enjoy your work because it’s very thorough and recorded well. It is difficult to find great quality work. Keep it up 👍🏽

Hey bro your valve cover gasket replacement video helped me , and yet again this video helped me out also thank you for making these you helped me out so much I really appreciate you making them

Excellent videos from these guy good job.

I have a feeling this is where my oil is leaking. I already did distributor gasket and valve cover gasket.

Badass looking motor.

One more thing I forgot today I pulled all 4 plugs and all were burning like brand new completely dry car runs great just can`t find bad oil leak

Thank you Bullet...

GREAT JOB

Clean looking engine man thanks for the video

Laparascopic precision as always, avoiding unneccessarily cracking open gaskets and you found access without even taking out your air intake. Impressive. Do I need to cut my 10mm in half to do it? I have a small one, but I guess I will see.

Bullet, what camera did you use? the clarity is awesome. thank you

hey i have a 98 accord torneo with a F20b single cam engine. i always y thought vtec was the solnoid only till i watched your vid, ten thumbs up for clarity bro. Whats puzzling me is that my vtec does not have a sensor attached to it only the solnoid. IDK what to think coz now every vid or pic i see of a vtec it has the sensor attached...

If it ain't bullet showing us how to build a Honda I don't watch it

Thank you!

The only thing you need to do... he says. I was able to remove of the bolts on each side. Tomorrow I'll probably remove the thermostat casing. That's what is not letting me get the bottom bolt. Box in wrench you all saying... Let me look into that. Thanks

Any tips for getting the lowest of the 3 bolts? Can't seem to get mine unstuck

good video now i know how to change that you helped me change my thermostat on my car that was made easy can you do a video on how to change the transmission solenoids on that same year honda accord i have a 2000 and i just wanted to know how to do it thanks

Check the link in the description

My bolts were very hard to get off . They were over tight , had to make a 10 mm socket and a hand breaker bar to fit lol

What are the torque specs? Too tight and you will crush the new gasket flat.

Should I put threadlocker on the bolts

Just did mine along with the distributor, now no oil leaks .

Man I see you customize A Honda accord that's cool as hell I have a 2000 and its leaking oil so thank you for the info on finding and fixing. And big ??? "how much did you spend on the customize work on the engine".

That red hoze going to the intake? I don't have anything on that port. Its wide open.

Excellent video.. Any recommendations for a good, honest mechanic in Austin areas (TX)? I don’t want to go to big dealers or mechanic chains but prefer one man or two men / family run shops. TIA

The p1259 code still comes up on my 2.3l. F series new solenoid valve assembly wiring is good what else can it be ?

Great video 👍!

Awesome bro .... thanks for the video

Hey Bullet ! I have a problem and i`m hoping you may be able to tell me what to do and look for please. I have a 2000 Honda Accord Coupe 2.3 5 Speed . I just recently replaced the head due to valves being bent from timing belts snapped . I have replaced all belts and seals & water pump . I now have a really bad oil leak coming from the back side of the engine and I can`t seem to find where it`s coming from . I`ve already replaced o ring in dist. , I`ve already taken Solenoid apart and cleaned it 2 times and this time I used gasket sealer , i`ve replaced valve cover gasket and all seals in it alsowith gasket sealer on both sides of gasket from cover to head, I`ve already changed oil and filter, only thing I havn`t changed is oil sending switch but it don`t look like it`s leaking . Any help that you can give will be great ! This car is already taken everything I got to repair . Thank You

So i brought the whole vtech assembly do i still need to loosen the top three bolts to install it?

Very good video man

Hi, are those gasket seals fitted on the RA6 odyssey 2003? F23 engine? Are they the same model?

Hey man! Love your videos..always very helpful...I have a question. I have a p1259 code on my 2000 accord Ex 4cy 2.3l. Could this mess with the EGR. Says I have insufficient flow even tho I just replaced it

Would this be a good time to replace the EGR valve also? What other things might be replaced, or upgraded. Might as well do it all.

In my hood where you removed the hoses I don’t have the same setup and it’s a 98. Where you’re big orange hose is mine is connected to the other ones under it and essentially I don’t have a hose where you’re orange hose is I only have the set under that

Bullet I have a favor. Brother what does it mean when a h22 is shooting water out the exhaust about 4 ft at half pedal

Do you change it everyday?, clean it well it wont be leaking anymore :).

Este solenoide es el que causa que mi Accord no pase de las 3000RPM?

Your car automatic or manual? Mine's a manual. Was yours throwing a code or are you just replacing it for leak sake? I had to change my rocker arm assembly, and after that I hit the road to make sure all was good. WELL, I was on second or third (manual) and hit it, then the car gave a slight jerk up around 3500-3600 rpm and CEL came on with vtec code. Car drives fine as long as I keep it below 3500 rpm, but I know something needs to be replaced, not sure what. Would you think I need an entire solenoid to be on the safe side or just change the gasket? Your thoughts?

I wish you showed you removing the bottom three bolts

Where are you touching your positive cable? Inside the wiring harness?

Bullet I'm in the crisis, I need your help.! Woke up today been hearing a little jangling around from a starter plate. Crank it over it felt like it was going to go and then all I can hear is my starter spinning like my bolts fell out what do I do and where does the starter hook into the crank? Ain't their gear there like a pinion for the pitch on the starter?

thank you for the video! One question though, on my car only the top is leaking, could I just replace the top one and not have to remove the EGR.

What's the part number for small gasket that goes on top

How can I know if my vtech solenoid works in my 98 Honda Accord 2.3 ...it doesn’t rev pass 5 rpms

I Replaced it bro but it still bogs when I’m accelerating ?

Hey Bullet. Haven't seen any videos lately, if you have some, I'm not getting notices. Did you get your new car (maybe that;s why no videos)? Love your vids, and am just curious.. Thanks! Take care.

Okay this helped alot but quick question can I get a link to that air intake

I still get the same code and hesitation at high speeds. Can it be something else?

hey, did replacing the solenoid make your shifts feel smoother?

Quick ? Woke up car didn’t start noticed cam barely spinning and rotor checked timing belt still intact what do you think

My 2005 Honda Accord is leaking oil in the rear of the passenger side I just ordered the vtec do you think that’s what it could be?

Should i drain the engine oil before taking the VTEC solenoid ..?

Hey Bullet, I bought a 2002 Honda Accord 2.3L VTEC about 2 months ago, long story short.. The mechanic said rebuild I am getting codes P0700 HONDA - Automatic Transmission Fault P1750 HONDA - Mechanical Problem in Hydraulic Control System of A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid P0135 HONDA - O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction Bank 1 Sensor 1 Any history that you've head with these codes or the hard shifting, That can help me?

How do I know if I have it put back together correctly ??

Which wire in the plug of solenoid do i need to tap the positive wire from battery??

Hi, Bullet! I'm trying to find the oem part to that gasket you were referring to that would need replacing if we remove the thermostat housing. I plan to change out the thermostat while I'm doing the solenoid gasket. Would that be called the thermostat case gasket, if so, I see two of them listed for my 98 honda accord 4 cyl, 2.3l: 91312-POA-000? or is it 91312-P0A-000? Do either of them need gasket sealant applied? Thanks a million!

Hey Bullet, what kind of wire did you use to test it exactly? It looks like one of those aligator clip things. Thanks.

So i clean the VTEC use brake cleaner and put new gasket . Install it back but it won’t rev past 4k rpm . I put a quart of oil and still doesn’t past 4K . It shows it has oil . I don’t want to over flow it with another quart heard not good to have to much oil in it

Did your management light come on and it was misfiring ?

Which pin do you put the positive wire on when testing the Solenoid?

Muy buen vídeo!!! Me podrías decir como exactamente puedo pedir los nombres de los dos gasked por favor. Gracias

My 98 Honda accord won't start. I have replaced the battery and alternator and still haven't got it to start what could be the problem?

I got a quick question compita. My valve cover says vtec but i just have a plate where the solenoid should be, engine is f23a1. Why is that? Its a stick shift btw1998

Good vídeo

Do you need to drain the oil ?

Will this help clear out code 1750 on my 02 accord lx. My D4 light blinks after running the engine so long and D4 gear won't work properly even reduce my speed and start pulling back and forth with no signs of acceleration??

My man!

Hello bullet my master of accord's, I changed the idle actuator of my honda accord to 5 days and everything worked fine until today I called and the car had those acceleration oscillations again, I checked the car on the Scanner obd hondash and it doesn't work no error, what can i do to regulate this acceleration, is now getting between 1500 to 1800rpm with the car stopped in P or N.

What intake manifold is that? Aftermarket or stock?

Buen video