Everyone with a pre 2017 Odyssey (4th generation and below) should buy and install a VCM delete kit. It is super easy and you can read all about it on the Honda Odyssey forums. I bought mine from VCMTuner, takes 5 minutes to install. This solenoid leak is a reoccurring problem on all Hondas with VCM. When VCM engages it pressurizes oil through this solenoid housing which eventually leaks and ruins your alternator. I finally bought the VCM delete kit after having 2 alternators replaced because of this dumb VCM which does almost nothing anyway. Alternator replacement is very expensive! VCM delete is totally unnoticeable and you will never see the VCM light on your dash again. Also, is does not trigger a check engine light. Love my Honda, hate VCM!

Careful spraying directly on the block, risk contaminating the oil. Recommend spraying it on a rag then wiping :)

I like this video because it showed you didn't have to remove a bunch of items. Other videos told you to remove the wiring harness for ignition coils, and some bracket. In my case, I also removed the small hose to have better access to the top bolt. I put in the 2 aftermarket gaskets ( Amazon) and re-used the OEM mesh since I read that the aftermarket mesh caused CEL. I didn't have a torque wrench so I just snugged up the 3 bolts. After a test drive, there was leak so I snugged the 3 bolts some more. After the 2nd test drive, I didn't see any more leak and also no CEL. Time will tell if the aftermakret gaskets will spring a leak or cause the CEL.

You should make more videos on fixing staff I like the way you explain And appreciate that you go to the point And no bla bla bla Thanks

Appreciate the video. Saved me some time. Now looking for suitable gaskets.

Easy to follow, well demonstrated 👍

Thank you very much for your video. My problem fixed.

Fantastic video short sweet, not overly wordy. I loved it

Probably a good idea to do an oil change since you now have brake cleaner inside you engine.

I was able to see the part numbers in the video if anyone is interested, they are: HONDA part 15845-R70-A01 - goes on top, without screen HONDA part 15815-R70-A01 - goes on bottom, with screen

Great video that works! Just replaced my brittle seals with factory replacements and walla, no more leaks! I would highly recommend using aerosol carb cleaner verses brake cleaner though... 2011 Honda Odyssey by-the-way!

Thanks for the video! For anyone out there with a 2014 odyssey, it’s pretty much the same process. I ordered the Mahle lower gasket from rockauto before I realized that both should be replaced. I ended up getting the Dorman set from Napa. The Mahle is definitely thicker and closer to OEM, but the Dorman have a lifetime warranty. I put the Dorman in and so far no leaks or codes, but I’ve only driven it once since replacement. If they end up not working, I’ll put in a new pair and get one of the vcm delete options recommended online. If that still doesn’t work, then I think I’ll just get the whole solenoid set from the dealer. I do not want to burn through any more alternators because of this dumb thing!

🙏🏾 life saver… dealer wouldn’t sell it to me…. Ordered from EBay like you mentioned

What if the block with 2 bolts below it are leaking?

If I buy a brand new oem front spool valve assembly can I take it apart and use the seals/gasket that come on the new one to avoid having to take the lower rocker arm piece out?

Good video as the spool valve does come out quite easily just by removing the 3 bolts and some wiggling on my 2008 Honda Odyssey. I used Amazon gaskets but used the original mesh cage. No check engine light and no oil leaks now. But alternator appears to be kaput due to the original oil leak.

Grasias por tus video Esta semana boy a arreglar mi carro yo mismo 🙌🏻

Hi there, thanks for the video! But as far as I know, there are no genuine gaskets from Honda. Honda only sells the whole VVT solenoid, not selling just the gaskets. I just wonder whether your car has ever had oil leak or not so far after fixing this issue. If not, I would like to try to use the gaskets that you have used.

Good video, however I did the same thing with OEM honda gaskets from ebay, and still leaks. Removed and reinstalled with rtv on top gasket. It slowed down leak but now check engine light is on and still has leak. next option I suppose is another set of seals or new solenoid which I don't want to do. Any suggestions? Update! New set of gaskets stopped leaking but still getting vvt code. Replaced solenoid and no leaks and no codes so far.

Im doing this today on my wifes Odyssey. Thanks!

On the old gasket was it smoking while you was driving cause mines is cause the oil that is leaking out from there

i just did it ... awsom video thanks

This is for 2008 to 2010 , 05 to 07 assembly is on the rear head, drivers side. Update there is also a difference between trim models LX and Ex use the J35A6 EX-L and Touring use J35A7.

Sry what year (or generation) was this Odyssey?

Hey what year is that Honda Odyssey?... My cousin has a 2015 or 2017 Honda Odyssey alternator that keeps going bad for no reason.... Something's making an alternator drain.... What's the link where you bought it?

Where did you find those part numbers? (I was having a really hard time finding them!).

What year is it?

Why did you fail to provide the Gasket numbers?

Any issues since ?

Thx for the video as you were correct this is not a difficult fix. However, BE CAREFUL NOT TO DROP THE THIN METAL PLATE BETWEEN THE 2 GASKETS! I had to pry the metal plate with a thin flat head screwdriver & the thing went flying "somewhere" and I never found it. So, my $10 fix turned into a $247 fix when I had to buy the kit from Honda. (local dealer cut me a break on the cost) One thing to mention if you buy the VTEC spool / solenoid from Honda: They include the bottom block / portion of the solenoid that is attached by removal of the valve cover gaskets. If you remove the 3 screws on the top of the solenoid, you will have access to the gaskets & metal plate. That threw me off for quite some time as I'm NOT a mechanic who knows better. Regardless, even by watching this video & following along, you can save yourself a LOT of labor cost by doing it yourself & should take less than 1 hours to complete. Just don't be a "dummy" like me & BE CAREFUL REMOVING THE THIN METAL PLATE BETWEEN THE GASKETS!!! One last note: SAVE THE SCREEN ON THE ORIGINAL GASKET & transfer it over to the replacement gasket if you bought the aftermarket version. I hear the aftermarket screens will cause flow issues that will trip a check engine code as the screen is not quite to exact Honda spec.

Any check engine codes after?..Honda don't make these gaskets at all...if you find any they're aftermarket just want to know if they work without adding engine code

it's ok to spray brake cleaner directly into the bottom half of the vtec solenoid assembly?

I hear honda doesn't sell the gaskets .. I purchased the whole part but only uning the top half..

Just changed mine yest, check engine light came up the next day. Should I redo it?

What's the code to remove that part????? Code????

I had this problem 2012 odyssey. If that part fails. Honda sells you the whole unit. They dont sell oem gaskets, the part is not intended to be taken apart according to honda. There is no buy the top part only with new gaskets. Those are aftermarket. You have to replace the whole unit which is what i did $220. You can try this and save money but the real fix is switching out the whole part.

WHERE DID YOU BUY THE GASKETS ?

good video but these are not honda gaskets, honda does not sell the gaskets separately and only the vtec solenoid actuator, you can buy the gaskets online but you may get a check engine light thrown and the vehicle will idle a bit rougher then normal, they are expensive but i recommend installing the selenoid itself from honda or buying a aftermarket actuator. great detailed video

What name are the gaskets under? What are they called.

Could be a quick fix but Honda doesn't sell these gaskets separately. I ordered from ebay that said Honda genuine part but still got the check engine light. Was worth a try but didnt work. Only the whole assembly is sold by honda

Will this cause a leak of oil all the way down that side of the motor? Mine is all the way to the oil pan? Anything will help. I want to do this my self soon.

I will try to do that soon bro, because my oddy is leaking a lot of oil from that place

Yeah my Sh]t was leaking like a b-tc-. The oil leaked into the Alternator which collected whole bunch of sludges/dirt over time. I was driving the other day some 60 miles from home and my Alternator went out. The guys at the dealership wouldn't replace the Alternator unless I get this fix. They quoted over $4200 for the whole job including replacing the valve gasket and timing belt. They will not work on my car unless I get these replaced also.

Thanks so much

...can you give the torque on the 3 bolts?....thanks.

Even with honda oem spool valve the whole part and gaskets from honda it still dribbles and leaks. I cant seem to get it right any suggestions? Its just barely a dribble.

Thank you

LAST QUESTION WHAT YEAR IS YOUR ODYSSEY

What year is this Ody?

How’s your fix? Is it holding up?

What number gaskets are

How do you not mention the year? Thst matters a lot

Dammit I wish I found this video last year 🤦‍♂️ watched a different video saying you have to take off the intake manifold and a whole bunch of other shit to do it… ended up paying $500 to have it fixed cause it was freezing out in January and I couldn’t do it outside

What year is the honda odyssey

WHAT EBAY SELLER PLEASE AND THANKS

Man this just made my alternator go out.. i was thinking dip stick and then someone was saying head gasket .. im like no because its no coolant and oil not moxing

What I've read is that those gaskets are not really Honda OEM but fake. All they do is print out stickers with honda on them. You are not able to buy just the gaskets at the dealer bc they don't make them.

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Those are fake Honda parts . . . Those part numbers are fictitious, and do not exist on the official Honda parts website.

Honda parts said that part number doesn't exist. They only sell this as a whole solenoid replacement. You bought the fake gaskets with a fake Honda sticker. This is a crazy problem with these vans. Kills the alternator every time they leak. Smh Honda

Honda does not sell just the seals. Those are fake.

Bro ur gonna laugh I snapped one of the lil bolts. 2 different race mechanic said it would take 3hours to take it out did it in 10 try price me 500 hundred dollars

Do you use Honda bond

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No such thing as oem Honda gaskets those are chines Amazon with Honda logo Honda I not self full valve not just gaskets if only replacing gaskets use Mahle gaskets good luck finding them and use original Honda metal screen from your old gasket on your new gasket or you will get codes if not today then month down the road and will always leak if not oem

By the way those are Fake gaskets lol Honda does not sell only the gaskets, you have to buy the entire solenoid.

Way Too Much Brake cleaner, I Would Change The Oil After Finishing With That Gasket.

So funny, this guy harping on getting oem ones when in fact they don’t make oem ones. Honda just sells the whole assembly. In fact, what he has right there are eBay specials with fake ass Honda stickers that don’t correspond to a legit Honda part.

Those are CHONDA gaskets! Fake!

My j35y2 is leaking in the front