Well done. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. I will be starting this same project on an '07 Civic w/ 260k miles next weekend. Doing some homework. I had a very similar problem diagnosing the head gasket. Started with misfires on 2 and 3. Started the process: IE plugs, coils, fuel injectors (fixed miss fire on 2). Checked cyl pressure, they were all within spec, but 3 was about 12 psi lower than the others. No steam out of the pipe, no milky oil. Decided to take it to a local shop. It sat in line for 2.5 months before they looked at it. They insisted it was not a head gasket, and just did a valve adjustment (left them very sloppy). I asked if they did a leakdown check and they said there was no reason for it. Still misfiring, so I tried a radiator gas detector with no joy, but noticed the bubbles while the engine runs. So I am convinced it is a head gasket, and after my experience with the local mechanics, I am just going to take the time to do it myself. All that to say, thanks for getting this video on here. I believe it will be a helpful reference.
Thanks for the comment and the support. That's a shame but if you got bubbles then you likely have a head gasket leak. I wouldn't order an OEM head gasket from Honda. Get one from NAPA it's thicker and nicer 😉
me salvas la vida hermano. apenas hice ese trabajo y empezó ese cliking, y no savia que acer y mire tu video. y también no puse ese tornillo 10, pence que no tenia importancia, muchas gracias YHVH te bendiga.
Well done. I figured you saved yourself some big bucks. I'm surprised that a head gasket went at 60K. 2012 Honda civic has 285K on her. Best car I've ever owned. I heard that some Honda civic 2006-2009 had casting problems in the block? Hair-line cracks, leaking coolant ?
There was a recall on the blocks from 06-09 because of the block cracking and leaking antifreeze in the front of the block behind the catalytic converter
Thanks for watching! Yes I pressurized the cylinders when they were top dead center(TDC) and used this kit to apply air pressure to the cylinders. By doing this I could see the air bubbles show in the coolant. Hope this helps! 😁 www.amazon.com/Cylinder-Gasoline-Compression-Leakdown-Extension/dp/B0B3XQGHDX/ref=asc_df_B0B3XQGHDX/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598354951676&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12756664586248751868&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003300&hvtargid=pla-1730280463840&psc=1
Just checking in to see how the car is doing? I'm building up the courage to change my head gasket on my civic with 276k miles. Did you do any prep work on the block or the head (sanding, machine shop, etc)? Would you recommend I replace the timing chain and tensioner?
Still running stock. I service that car regularly. I would check the block and the head with a straight edge to see if the head is warped. If it haven’t been overheated than your likely just fine. At that mileage I would change the chain and the tensioner while your there. You should get 500k out of that engine. Thanks for watching!
Good job I have just done my head gasket on a fiat cinquecento 899cc but its smoking from the manifold do you have any ideas why it's smoking from manifold
@@hendersonequipment looks like exhaust I can't see exactly where coming from but I know from manifold area car is driving all OK just getting smoke from there I haven't had the car long when I bought it the whole engine was covered in oil (bought at a auction unseen) and leaking from rocker and the head and burning smells now I have done the head there is no more leakes apart from the smoke I'm getting from manifold and no more burning smell.
Forgot to mention I had to timming belt as went on me 2 weeks ago and also it did smoke from manifold area a little before I done head but smoking more now.
@@adamwilliams4377 check you O2 sensor, you EGR gaskets as well as your exhaust header. What gasket kit did you buy? The Honda gaskets are bot good and do not allow any room for error. Get an exhaust gasket kit from Napa 🤙
@@hendersonequipment because it was leaking from the top part. Where the plastic meets the metal part of the radiator. Not sure since my mom was driving it alone. But now it just turns over and a lot of bubbles in the coolant reservoir. Also it keeps leaking from the top left hose of the radiator. Almost as if it has too much pressure
@@miguelcruz4658 It sounds like you have too much pressure in the system from either a cracked head or a blown gasket. If it got too hot the head could have warped too. I would bring it to a local machine shop and let them evaluate it
Appreciate the feedback. I’ll have to check the Honda manual I have but I don’t recall the additional 60degrees after the initial 90 being a requirement. She’s been running great though 😀
@@hendersonequipment I’ve done fuel injectors coils an plugs. Regular maintenance but I was having the issue before I did that. I didn’t know I got it with it eating coolant like that.
@@old.yfzr6280 sounds like you're burning it causing the miss fire. It's either a headgasket leak or on the throttle bodywhere the coolant runs through
Thanks for reaching out! Your key lost its communications to the car and it went into immobilization mode. Do you have a spare key for it? If the spare key doesn’t work you’ll need to buy a new communication board for it. Good luck!
Man this is the only video that makes sense when it comes to this specific car , I’ma be able to watch this and go step by step to fix my gasket
Thank for the comment and the support!
Well done. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. I will be starting this same project on an '07 Civic w/ 260k miles next weekend. Doing some homework. I had a very similar problem diagnosing the head gasket. Started with misfires on 2 and 3. Started the process: IE plugs, coils, fuel injectors (fixed miss fire on 2). Checked cyl pressure, they were all within spec, but 3 was about 12 psi lower than the others. No steam out of the pipe, no milky oil. Decided to take it to a local shop. It sat in line for 2.5 months before they looked at it. They insisted it was not a head gasket, and just did a valve adjustment (left them very sloppy). I asked if they did a leakdown check and they said there was no reason for it. Still misfiring, so I tried a radiator gas detector with no joy, but noticed the bubbles while the engine runs. So I am convinced it is a head gasket, and after my experience with the local mechanics, I am just going to take the time to do it myself. All that to say, thanks for getting this video on here. I believe it will be a helpful reference.
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Thanks for the comment and the support. That's a shame but if you got bubbles then you likely have a head gasket leak. I wouldn't order an OEM head gasket from Honda. Get one from NAPA it's thicker and nicer 😉
My favorite line in the whole video- @ 21:24 “WTF is this?” 😂😂. Thank you for the video.
Thanks for the comment. Glad I can bring a smile 😃
me salvas la vida hermano. apenas hice ese trabajo y empezó ese cliking, y no savia que acer y mire tu video. y también no puse ese tornillo 10, pence que no tenia importancia,
muchas gracias YHVH te bendiga.
Thanks for the comment and the support. I'm glad I was able to help you! Yes my wife's friend was thrilled.
I appreciate this video man👍How many days or hours would you say the whole job took you to finish up?
@@yeahyeahyeahyeah1111 thanks for the comment and for watching! I think I did it in two days
My honda has 422,000 never touched by a mechanic those thin gaskets work but love video thanks
Nice! Keep her maintained. If they get too hot then the head will lift. Thanks for the comment!
Well done. I figured you saved yourself some big bucks. I'm surprised that a head gasket went at 60K. 2012 Honda civic has 285K on her. Best car I've ever owned. I heard that some Honda civic 2006-2009 had casting problems in the block? Hair-line cracks, leaking coolant ?
I was very surprised too. No cracks in this one but definitely odd for a Honda. Thanks for the comment!
Excellent job 👍
Thanks for the comment t and the support
Very very nice video
Thank you for the comment and the support!!
There was a recall on the blocks from 06-09 because of the block cracking and leaking antifreeze in the front of the block behind the catalytic converter
Thanks for sending this. We're the cracks in the same spot? We're they easily identified?
@@hendersonequipment I believe it to be! There was a defect and weak point on the block when it was made.
@@ragerb89 this is great info! Thanks for the comment!
No problem my guy I own a 2011 Honda civic ex
Look for some stress marks on the front of the block behind the catalytic converter look for cracks
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wow they cut the meat on the head, see how the compression chamber is not a full circle? that show they get a 10:1 on the r18s
Nice work, can you clarify the leak test. You pressurize the cylinder and look for bubbles in the coolant? How did you pressurize the cylinder?
Thanks for watching! Yes I pressurized the cylinders when they were top dead center(TDC) and used this kit to apply air pressure to the cylinders. By doing this I could see the air bubbles show in the coolant. Hope this helps! 😁
www.amazon.com/Cylinder-Gasoline-Compression-Leakdown-Extension/dp/B0B3XQGHDX/ref=asc_df_B0B3XQGHDX/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598354951676&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12756664586248751868&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003300&hvtargid=pla-1730280463840&psc=1
Just checking in to see how the car is doing? I'm building up the courage to change my head gasket on my civic with 276k miles. Did you do any prep work on the block or the head (sanding, machine shop, etc)? Would you recommend I replace the timing chain and tensioner?
Still running stock. I service that car regularly. I would check the block and the head with a straight edge to see if the head is warped. If it haven’t been overheated than your likely just fine. At that mileage I would change the chain and the tensioner while your there. You should get 500k out of that engine. Thanks for watching!
Keep that black bar in the cooling jacket its required for flow
Yup you’re right, I was shocked. Seems hoaky but that’s what Honda recommends
I had the same thing happen it was radiator cap that broke and the spring fell down the hose ...
Wow! Thanks for sharing
Good job I have just done my head gasket on a fiat cinquecento 899cc but its smoking from the manifold do you have any ideas why it's smoking from manifold
Thanks for reaching out! Is it smoking like its hot or is it pressurized like exhaust?
@@hendersonequipment looks like exhaust I can't see exactly where coming from but I know from manifold area car is driving all OK just getting smoke from there I haven't had the car long when I bought it the whole engine was covered in oil (bought at a auction unseen) and leaking from rocker and the head and burning smells now I have done the head there is no more leakes apart from the smoke I'm getting from manifold and no more burning smell.
Forgot to mention I had to timming belt as went on me 2 weeks ago and also it did smoke from manifold area a little before I done head but smoking more now.
@@adamwilliams4377 check you O2 sensor, you EGR gaskets as well as your exhaust header. What gasket kit did you buy? The Honda gaskets are bot good and do not allow any room for error. Get an exhaust gasket kit from Napa 🤙
Great stuff! Whats the labor price go for this kind of work?
Depends where you are in the States but an average you're looking at $100+ per hour. Thanks for the comment and the support!
My moms car overheated. We replaced the radiator but now the car doesn’t turn on. It turns over and cranks but no start. Would that be a bad head?
Why did you replace the radiator. How long was it running for when it overheated?
@@hendersonequipment because it was leaking from the top part. Where the plastic meets the metal part of the radiator. Not sure since my mom was driving it alone. But now it just turns over and a lot of bubbles in the coolant reservoir. Also it keeps leaking from the top left hose of the radiator. Almost as if it has too much pressure
@@miguelcruz4658 It sounds like you have too much pressure in the system from either a cracked head or a blown gasket. If it got too hot the head could have warped too. I would bring it to a local machine shop and let them evaluate it
the 90deg was supposed to be a quarter turn in sequence then a 60deg turn for new bolts
Appreciate the feedback. I’ll have to check the Honda manual I have but I don’t recall the additional 60degrees after the initial 90 being a requirement. She’s been running great though 😀
Mines loosing coolant only misfires one start up then it’s fine idk what it is
Thanks for the comment and for reaching out! Did you do any repair work on it recently or is this a new finding?
@@hendersonequipment I’ve done fuel injectors coils an plugs. Regular maintenance but I was having the issue before I did that. I didn’t know I got it with it eating coolant like that.
@@old.yfzr6280 sounds like you're burning it causing the miss fire. It's either a headgasket leak or on the throttle bodywhere the coolant runs through
what if coolent is leaking in the oil.
Same crack in the head gasket just on the oil to coolant.
Thanks for comment ND feel free to reach out to me during the repair process!
ground wire near the thermostat
How to do you know it's 90°
Thanks for the comment! 90degreea on what?
Its in the manual book that how he knows.
My dipstick melted and broke off 😢
You can buy a new one on Amazon! Also use a magnet to get the dipstick inside
I did the same work … but the 🔑green light turn on … what I did bad? 🥹🥹
Thanks for reaching out! Your key lost its communications to the car and it went into immobilization mode. Do you have a spare key for it? If the spare key doesn’t work you’ll need to buy a new communication board for it. Good luck!