Probably one of the best "How To" videos I've seen on youtube. Clearly detailed and comprehensive without any background noise or interference. Others have music playing in the background or seem to be unsure of themselves when narrating. To the point and right on target. Thanks.

So glad that he montioned that I didn't need to remove the filter. I was thinking that I missed a step!

This video has been one of the best I've seen in replacing both, the valve gasket and the solenoid. Since I'm going to replace both, I will also replace the coils and spark plugs in one shot.

You just saved me so much time and aggravation by showing me the VTEC solenoid location and how to change it out. Thank you.

This is a fantastic video. I’d offer two suggestions. 1. Don’t use that much RTV, less will be sufficient and you don’t want RTV getting in the head. 2. While you have the valve cover off, clean the inside well and more importantly, replace the spark plug tube seals.

This is a very descriptive video with excellent camera footage. I had a 2003 2.4 with about 400k mi., so after i changed those common oil leaks i gave the vehicle to a friend in more dire needs in central america, one of the best engines ever made. I loved driving this vehicle it was hard to let go.

To replace the vtec solenoid you dont need to remove ANYTHING, just deep 10mm socket and reach around the back of the engine. Super easy, use your left hand inbetween the serpentine belt and engine to line yourself up onto the 3 bolts if you need to

Great video! This friggin leak drives me nuts! I've done it like three times!!!

I have same year like yours... I spent valve cover gasket 35 buks, vtec solinoid gasket 10 buks, 10 buks strainer same time changing oil compared to 350 buks altogether including labor.. saves me a lot by diy so easy ...

This video is clear, precise, to the point and is very informative. Clear narration. The reminders such as do not over torque the bolts when reinstalling, and to place the silicone at those 4 points when replacing the cover and to secure the gasket within the grove are invaluable. Any disregarding of those points could be disastrous and can be easily over looked by the casual "Do it your self - er" GREAT VIDEO

Fantastic tutorial. At 265,000 miles, my Accord is starting to have this leak. Guess I know what I'll be doing this weekend! Thank-you!

Short, sweet and to the point.....well done. Thank you!

The title of your video and you mentioning the vtec solenoid helped me out. Thanks! I saved alot of $$$.

Thank you Daniel. This gave me confidence to perform work myself

Hardest part is getting the valve cover back into place. Disconnecting power steering hose at the pump allows the valve cover to drop easily back into place.

Awesome video ! Now I know what to expect when I take it to my mechanic . Thk you so much .

Would also recommend that you replace the spark tube gaskets when changing the valve cover gasket since you have it apart already.

Great video as always, Thanks! This was very helpful

Thank you for this video. I know it was posted like five years ago but just like TV shows in syndication if I haven’t seen it is new to me. Thank you so much.

The BEST how to video on youtube EVER!

Good demo, tips and great camera angles.

Very helpful video. I attempted this job today. A lot of blood was shed. Nothing was as easy as it appeared in the video. I was unable to complete the vtec gasket change. One of the bolts rounded off and nothing I tried worked at getting it out. Then I lost one of the other two bolts! Smh. The job can be very risky. I almost dropped a socket down into the timing-chain cover. Having said that, cleaning the gasket surfaces can also lead to debris getting into the engine. I used brake cleaner to clean around the valve cover before removal. Once removed, I swept the debris away from the internals. Then used a scotch pad and brake cleaner to prep the gasket surface. The spark-plug grommets were brittle and difficult to remove. I had to pry them out with a screw driver.

Excellent video Daniel this made that solenoid detachment seem like a breeze! Much easier than Eric the Car guy. With the valve cover removed and all ignition coils off, would that be the perfect time to change all 4 spark plugs as well? With the cover gone the plugs should be easily visible. Great job!

Jeez this is a superb video. To the point. Well-edited. Perfect. Thank you.

very simple english and clear voice easy to understand for non englishman. Clear video and very helpful. i confident to DIY coz in workshop sometimes long Q even this basic job. TQ

Mate this is the best video of how to do something. Thanks.👍🏽

FYI when changing the spool gasket you also have 3 o rings on the top, one for the pressure sensor and two inside the solenoid. One on top and one at the base. Mine were leaking after I changed the main seal to the head.

Good instructor ! Lot of info. Thanks!

Super helpful helped me find where the leak was coming from👍🏻

Thank you. I have a 2007 H.A. and none of the brilliant mechanics I've gone to and spent money on have been able to figure this out 😑. Now I have to take them this video. If I had the drive and tools, I'd do this myself. I'm getting to the point that I am going to start fixing some of this myself 😒

Thank you so much for being very detailed on your work and also for taking the time to share the work with the community. Blessings 🙏✝️

Don't forget to check the operation of the PCV Valve .

You call it an oil leak. In the salt belt we call it rust prevention

Thank you for sharing the video. God Bless you.

The undercarriage needs a wash. But if rust is a problem in that part of the country maybe that oil coating is a good thing.

A tip I have for reinstalling the gasket is get some of the Indian Head Shellac you see used and apply it on the corners and center of the sides, it'll hold the gasket in place and is harmless to the gasket.

My 97 LS400 with 286k still has the original FIPG gasket done at the factory....way better then a traditional gasket for durability and longevity. It's just now starting to get wet around the area but not leak.

Thank you for this video. I got the oil to stop leaking

New subscriber here, so far so great

Very good video brother. Very Informative

Love your videos!

My 3 bots on solenoid are rusted and seized ,not sure i sprayed some stuff on it and gonna try again ,but looks like a mechanic job at this moment . I will do the cover gasket next spring.

I got the same exact car and it's leaking oil everywhere. It needs a new valve cover gasket for sure. I'm just waiting for my replacement to come in the mail tommarrow.

Great video! Thanks so much for sharing it!

Best “How to” videos I seen.

thank you !!!! Great video. I have 289k miles on my car and runs great, but using too much oil ( i could not see the leak ?????). I think I am going to follow the video. Thank you again

You saved me hundreds!

Great video. Did you replace the coil and nut gaskets? Those can also cause a leak into the spark plug well.

Great video. Very easy to follow with clear explanations and video. I, however, would have used a lot less sealant, as you only need to bridge a very small gap. But wondering if maybe your approach is better.

What about the O Ring seal on top of the v tec solenoid

Really good step by step video covering this maintenance 👨‍🔧! Obligatory Liked and Sub’d! 👍▶️

Wonderful and efficient video thanks for helping the community

I want to ask, I have a Honda Civic 1.7cdti it has 217,000km of lubricating oil on the occasion where the turbine is located, and I find streaks on the ground, the car retreats, I do not lose compression, what can it be? everyone can say?

Very valuable video!

EXCELLENT DETAILED VIDEO.THANKS

Thank you for this video awesome step by step now I can go fix my car much blessings buddy

Great video but why is the bet way to release the plastic wire clip on the side on the VTEC solenoid ?? thanks

My 04 Accord has 265,000 and still going strong......probably be doing this to mine over the weekend. but i bought it used and didn't get to enjoy all these trouble free miles.......lol

Awesome your very kind and we appreciate your kindness great job

had to replace the valve cover of my car a few weeks ago and damn was the old one hardned. It wasn't even slightly flexible anymore, it was like hard plastic. Getting the valve cover was also a real pita due to that as it all had backed onto the cylinder head.

Found the video helpful but couldn’t get the Solenoid bolts off. Seem to be frozen. I sprayed PB Blaster but couldn’t see where I was spraying

Hi DJF, Is this true also for the 2009 Honda CRV? I have a small oil leak/drip coming off the bottom of the engine?

Nice job. Apply RTV right on some oil. That helps with the curing process real nice! Don't worry about cleaning off the old RTV from the corners. Just apply new stuff and run it. #quality

Excellent video!

The way I got to my vtec solenoid off was taking the passenger wheel off and getting a small ratchet.

Having to change valve cover gaskets on a vehicle with 230,000 miles is pretty good and should be considered regular maintenance. The Honda started strong, ran smooth and had no warning lights on, should be good for another 100,000 miles.

4:32 I used a 65 mm long headless M6 screw as a guide in one of the holes to install the solenoid by feel; once its on the guide, thread in two bolts, next take out the guide and install remaining bolt.

I have a 2010 Honda Accord LX-P with a 2.4L 4cylinder. It started noticeably leaking oil yesterday. Oil looks to be pooling/dripping from the primary catalytic converter lower mounting tab. Do the gaskets repaired in this video tend to pool on the cat converter lower mounting tab? Any help here would be much appreciated.

how come u can take out and in the solenoid so quick and simple???

Hi Daniel Jaeger , your honda Accor just look like my honda Pilot 2003 leaking oil under all wet. now my pilot keep stall about mileage drive,I bring to Honda sevice they scan show oil temp failure.they did not tell me why the oil temp failure.please, give me any idea. thanks.

I have an oil leak on my Honda Accord 2005 2.4 on my passenger side in the rear do you think the vtec can be the problem?

Do u have to remove a bearing out the way or do u just take the whole valve cover off ? Because if I do that the valve cover won’t be good

Just Great video THANK FOR SHARING....

Great camera angles.

ı change new gasket .but me to oil leak is continuing.I do not know what to do :( 2004 europa accord 267.000Km (K20)

These can develop really bad leaks on the oil pressure sending unit above the oil filter. They leak where pressed together. Older models too

Hello there. PLEASE HELP!. We just changed for the new solenoid and it's still leaking. What should I do? THANKS

Very good! Well done.

What is the wire with the rubber covering called, right below the Vtech solenoid?

@DanielJaegerFilms When you removed the VTEC Solenoid, by taking out those three 10mm bolts. You did this through the top & not the bottom of the engine right? I am also wondering if you had to remove the PS pump as well. In the video it looks like you did not have to.

Great Video, thanks!!!!

Isn't there an oring in the middle of the head that supplies oil to vtect that needs to be changed as well ?

What electric impact drill do you have?

Awesome video man. Can you list the tools i need for this fix?

Great video. To the point. Not a bunch of filler crap!

very helpful video, do you have one for replacing the oil pressure sensor

Is the oil pressure sensor attracted to this solenoid or what if that's leaking where's the o ring?

Yikes, I'm glad my Accord is a 2001 and not an 03... That 2.4 looks like they made it a lot harder to get at various things compared to my 2.3.

Thank you Daniel Jaeger! What kind of Power Ratchet are you using?

One of the bolts on the front of my engine has oil coming out of it please help

Can I remove the vtec solenoid from up top and not the bottom of the car? If so, how?

I’ve been told to fix the gaskets in the oil filter adapter housing unit. However I have not been able to find a video tutorial for one on a 2003 Honda accord. I saw a lot on other Honda accords that are different years and modles though. Do you have any videos or know of anyone who might have one who shows where the oil filter adapter housing unit is on a Honda Accord 2003

Will this advice help with a 2000 Accord with a 2.3?

Great video 👍

Great vid.....better than shop class.

where does this part located on the accord sport(2013/2017) earthdream engine?

When that vtec kick in yo.

Super good video, thank you much*

Can you please provide links to the gaskets?

Do u need to take the engine oil out?