2008-2017 Honda Odyssey Valve Cover Gaskets Replacement DIY
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- čas přidán 16. 10. 2021
- Here's how to replace both valve cover seals on a 3rd/4th gen honda odyssey.
Can be applied to other odysseys as well, VCM or non-VCM. Non-vcm engines are easier to do.
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This is a master class on how all car repair videos should be. Wow, very impressed. I wanna bore in on the mechanical part, not hear some dude's life story, the concise subtitles with simple explanations make it easy to follow the action.
Love this video. Well done!
I strongly second this opinion. Absolutely correct.
Agree 10000%
For whatever it's worth from an 08' Odyssey owner & one mechanic to another, thank you for this.
Isn't the exl version a little different on parts for valve xoverr gasket and stuff
@Ashley Redden I think the valve cover gaskets themselves are the same as are the spark plug hole seals. I do know however the spark plugs themselves are different between the J35 & J36 engines
@Johnathan DeWitt exl is j37 I believe I do know those are different the vslve covers and valve cover gaskets do seem to be pulling up different as well I don't need the plenum gasket for this job do I?
The best part is you don’t have to beg nobody to subscribe, people know good work when they see it and automatically want to follow … you got one new subscriber with me whether I come back or not… thank you for you professionalism! It shows and is much appreciated as you can tell by all the comments! You are an Angel! Keep up the good work!🥰
Straight to the point without all the unnecessary commentary. Great video. Thank you for taking the time filming and sharing.
Thank You. Unlike so many other 'How-To" videos, yours was really concise. Thanks for staying on point with the step-by-step. And, with the good lighting/videography.
This should be used as a template for every how-to video. AND a complete list of links?! Literally perfect. Thank you so much!
Yessir. Thanks for the comment.
Amazing vid on how to replace odyssey valve cover gaskets. I plan to adjust the valve lash, replace vtec gaskets, oil filter gasket and oil pan gasket also. Big job but videos like this make it possible.
My attention span sucks, this video was very helpful.
Step by step and to the point.
Thank you very much
2006 Honda Odyssey 230k miles! Ready to go a few more
for anyone watching. its also a good idea to blow off the dirt in areas around your lower intake manifold/injector and valve cover area to keep from dropping stuff down in your engine! great video just needed to see how to go about taking off that rear harness and all that deal. you definitely earned my sub!
Yes I always do that.
Thanks for the sub!
This was just about the best repair guide video I have ever seen. Great job and THANK YOU very much. It is super helpful.
Done. There were a couple of differences between your example and my vehicle. The most annoying one was the electrical harness in the front. It has a ground(?) going to a fuse box to the right. To remove I had to open the fuse box, use an 8mm socket (or phillips screwdriver) to remove the wire. Then had to disconnect the fuse box from its mount, unclip a retainer holding the wire. Then I was able to move the entire harness to the left as you did in the video. I simply replaced the fuse box while doing the rest of the work.
Again, thank you so much for this video!!! It is a great example for how all of these 'How To" videos should be done.
Outstanding job! I wish all how to videos were this good.
Thanks for the great video - Watched it last week and changed out the valve cover (Front) yesterday. Was easy to follow and able to know what it next!
Thank you for the video, this all started yesterday when I went to change the spark plugs... I found the rear bank plug tubes loaded with oil... I am going out to finish up, intake is all that is left, and the odds and ends, of course. And thank you for supplying the torque specs. That really helped and saved me time. Thanks again.
On a side note, the PS pump was a PIA.
Thank you, you're videos are the best, no silly jokes or yapping, just the info
Excellent video. No blabbering just the work
I wish all how-to videos was like this one. Recorded and edited perfectly. 👍👍
This is a underated and very much appreciated video. Thank you sir
Great video. I have an 08 Odyssey with 150,000 miles. Recently I had valve cover gaskets and the spool gasket replaced. Soon after that I had the oil pan gasket and the rear main seal replaced. I’ve dumped some cash into my van, but it’s still cheaper than new cars these days. Have a great one!👍💯
Awesome video. I had to replace my spool valve and your video instructions made the process straightforward. Thank you so much!!
Thank you for this. Will do this project this coming weekend. As all always, your videos are very helpful. You are wonderful. Thank you.
How was the task? All the parts to remember, remove, and replace seems overwhelming
This is the best, even includes torqueing diagrams, most forget to show that important detail, and you have to search around.
Thanks a ton!
Appreciate the video…. Followed your lead. I broke a few things along the way, but I made it through. So far so good…. I was about to sell her but seems like she still in the game. Note…. I purchased her used a few years ago. …. Found damage where someone was trying to remove the seal from cover. Anyway thanks a bunch. Surely you saved me a $1000 or 2
Great video, everything needed , bolt locations , torque settings , sequence ect. No nonsense! I’m a subscriber now !
Appreciate this tutorial. I have some experience working on my 2004 Accord V6 (J30A4) but I've been searching for an overview on how to tackle a future valve lash adjustment on our 2016 Accord V6 (J35Y1). The engines are juuuust different enough that I didn't feel comfortable simply ripping it open without knowing if RTV is to be applied where these head covers 'bump up' (the old J30A4's head covers have a completely flat mating surface). I'm also not looking forward to the day that the spool valve gaskets start leaking. I see that these J35s have TWO SPOOL VALVES (one per bank)? Come on. Great video; have a like.
one of the best how to Ive seen, enjoy so much. learn a lot,keep on doing videos like this.
Wow!!! The absolute best video I’ve ever seen on this! Thank you!!!
I love how you zoom in to show a specific bolt location. Sometimes it is hard to understand what position is displayed on a static picture.
Excellent video, no trash talking.
Doing my wife's now on 2010, thanks for this, it saved me a ton $$$ non dealership garage wanted $1,800 before taxes, shop fees and all that other crap that adds to the bill really fast.
For anyone doing this in the cold, I've seen those valve cover bolt grommets split when being forced over the flange on the bolt. Luckily I did this job in the summer so I let the package of new ones sit in the sun to warm up for a bit before installing and they were soft enough that I had zero problems.
Must be very cold in your area lol
@@MrRangerZr1 I can't confirm what the temp was when I saw that Eskimo break his grommet! 😄
Excellent video! I second @marky77777's comment. Extra points for NOT bumping music and not filming your back. I especially appreciate the torque settings and sequence. Thank You!
You are a Master Mechanic!! Thank you!
Great video. one of the best i've ever seen
A true master at work keep it up
Thanks a lot, amazing video, It helped me tremendously 👍😎
Thank you biggest bro i needed this fr fr ❤
Awesome, thank you...needed help removing the rear, now I know.
Well lit, well shot, well produced, NO STUPID MUSIC, NO FACE SHOTS, NO IDIOT GARBAGE FOR NON-GEARHEADS!
Subfuckingscribed for all the above reasons. Excellent, professionally done video. Thank you.
Good morning man and great job
so detailed thank you ☺️ your the best
Made it to step 2 when the cussing started! Thanks for the video! Super helpful!
Thanks made it look easy.
excellent tutorial!
Another excellent informative video. Thanks for sharing I’m doing it all this in the coming days only on an 07 Odyssey. What sealant did you use? I have Honda bond and I think one other. Just have to order a couple of gaskets. Your videos are the best no talking just the info and specs you need. Thanks and stay safe and well 😊 Artie
Hondabond is the best.
thank sir... this really really help me.
Excellent video
Great video!
NICE WORK !!!!!!!
This video is great help me cuz I need to buy intake manifold gasket kit for My 2010 Honda Odyssey Touring
Thank you for the video!!
I love the fact you always throw in torque specs...
What was wrong with gasket. Backside would be a nightmare with how tight it is.
Wow - I did not know about the wiring harness bolt hidden under the power steering pump - thanks! I've done this job 3 times and the wiring harness on the rear valve cover was always a pain as taking off and installing the cover was tight against the harness. I still have not conquered the rear valve cover leaking - driving me nuts - one last time to try. Maybe I'll use RTV in addition to the gasket.
No don't use rtv, just use the gasket and put rtv in the corners like I showed
Awesome video
Minute 10:29 I broke the bolt 3 is the second one in the back :( great video I learn a lot. I make a mistake but I know more about my Honda Odyssey now.
Mistakes can happen to anyone, that's how you learn.
Valve adjustment coming soon on this fabulous J series engine ?? Need to do my Honda Odyssey 2011. I’m a bit scared with that job….
Thanks for letting me know how to fix it for my self God bless you 🙏💗🙏💗👍❤️😂
Perfect Thank you
Thank you very much
Excellent job! Just put a rag over the concrete area next time. Lol! Blessings.
One question, with this procedure, then it would be easy to adjust valves? I saw that in another post/forum you shared that this vehicle did a ticking sound, and that possibly the valve adjustment solves the ticking problem? My vehicle does that ticking noise at the moment. However, I haven't had the misfires yet. I hope to tackle this gasket replacement job and the valve adjustment also.
Yes this is how you access the valves to adjust them.
Ticking noise can come front worn out camshafts, common problem on these vcm motors.
Thank you! I like it….
Your video is making me think I can do this.
You can definitely do this
Perfect! If I could buy you lunch as thanks, I would.
Thank you!
MrRanger - great how to video! Where can I go to learn how to tighten to the specified torque / pounds? Thanks!
Shop manual
08 Odyssey 345K best vehicle I have ever had!
Totally agree!! Will run forever if you take care of it.
Excellent video. I tried removing the rear valve cover without taking off the 10mm bolt under the power steering pump, no good, couldn't do it.
I tried so many ways, that bolt has to come out lol
I finished the job today, and I took the bolt out. Even so, it was still difficult to remove the rear valve cover. The hydraulic serpentine belt tensioner is a pain to deal with.@@MrRangerZr1
The service manual says to remove that bolt to create slack in the harness. Less mystery if you have the manual, but it also misses stuff. For example it misses the left harness stay clip at 9:19. It's possible to remove the rear cover without releasing that, but is really tight for no good reason compared to releasing the clip from the stay.
@@jptrainor the shop manuals do miss a lot of steps and sometimes adds very unnecessary steps at times too
Hi, I need a help from you, I have a 2013 Crz and the secondary O2 sensor wire (one of power wire) was damaged hitting a obstacle, so P0141 was appeared and sensor it self was little damaged so I have decided to buy a genuine Honda part and I did replace it , but the car still showing the CEL for p0141, it won't go away even it's clear by a scanner, it will go away when the clearing is done but reappear On next key on possision (no need to even start) what will be the reason, bot I don't feel any deference in driving and fuel economy other than limp mode, thanks
Since you hit something, I would check the wires for damage.
Hello Mr ranger, I need your help, did the rear cover, and I have smoke coming from the rear of the engine, difficult to see where is coming from, but I guess is from the coils, any advise? Thanks
could be residual oil or improper install of the rear gasket which is causing oil to leak on the exhaust
I'm thinking about changing the front gasket. Looks like the valve cover should come right off without removing the intake manifold? Any thoughts? Thanks.
Intake manifold still has to be removed. Some ridgeline/pilots you can.
I just picked up a very well dealer serviced 2010 odyssey with 123k miles on it. Few things wrong - front valve cover gasket leaking, rattling under the car (probably a heat shield) and rough starts (just when cranking - suspected engine mounts) but it doesn't happen all the time. I want to tackle the value cover gaskets first. Upon closer inspection only the front one seems to be leaking. The back one looks clean all around unless it's hard to fully assess with the limited access we have from the front. If it's not leaking, probably not necessary to change it correct? I'm just dreading working with the limited space near the firewall. You make it seem like a breeze though 🙏
leaky valve cover gaskets are common on these, check the front cover for disintegration.
Rattle can be from the cat heatshields or power steering heatshield.
Long time to crank is most likely fuel pressure regulator
Have a 07 odyssey. Valves were replaced due to timing belt break in 2020. Only around 7000 miles since repair. Yesterday codes showing misfire in 3 cylinders. I believe coil packs are original. Bought new ones and when I removed old ones 2 were covered in oil. Spark plug tube seals bad? Do I need all new valve gaskets and plenum gasket which are all still pretty new? Thanks.
Yes gotta change the spark plug tube seals
Hi Mr.Ranger,
great video!
Does the sealant go all around the mating surface or just those two places you put in?
thanks
Just the two places on each side
Great videos! I need to also replace the back catalytic converter. Is it easier to replace that one when you have the rear valve cover off?
Not really. Here's a video on the 4th gen but it's the same more or less on the 3rd gen: czcams.com/video/IsrqfHg57Wk/video.html
Great video, any advice on removing the EVAP solenoid hose at approx 1:17 ? I can't get that stupid hose off to save my life
It's a pita, just need the right angle and right pliers lol
MrRanger, I have white smoke coming from under the engine somewhere to left of the oil cap (not as far left as the dipstick) any clue what I have to replace?
If it's an odyssey then check the valve cover gaskets and vtec gaskets
Is the process essentially the same on a 2011 honda accord ex-l with a 3.5l v6 (J35Z2) motor?
Yes
Do you know how to remove a throttle body gasket that seems to be glued? I tried peeling it off but it just rips like glued cardboard.
Use a plastic razor blade and brake cleaner
Great video and had some trouble with the valve cover. Center plug on front was oblong and the first one on the front was corroded and much of the area around it was gone. Had to get another cover and seems ok now. Curious, has anyone had issues after putting it back together that the idle was off? Seems to idle a little higher at times now and surges when giving it gas and letting off, after an idle for a few seconds. I found an idle reset online and tried it but didn't make much of a difference. I have 20+ miles on it but that is about it since tearing it down. Any suggestions? Thanks
Front valve damage is common
No it shouldn't idle high you must of missed something check for vaccum leaks
Have the same result. Van surges or jerks forward when I lift the foot off the gas pedal. Also, if I lift the foot off the gas pedal, the van will slow only to about 20km/h. Same if I put it in drive from stop, it will start to drive forward and run at 20 km/ even without stepping on the gas.
Best
Thanks
@MrRangerZr1 you include links to purchase both the front and rear valve cover. Is there a reason to replace these if the existing ones appear to be in good condition? Also, I have a 2010 EX (cloth seats), should I apply sealant on the two points shown on the valve covers? Great videos. I'm going spend time on your channel!
Sometimes you'll find the valve cover disintegrated, replace if necessary.
Is this the fix for the misfire? I’ve replaced coil packs and spark plugs as a “get me by”. I’m not much if a mechanic, but this doesn’t look terribly difficult. Mines a 14 odyssey EX-L
if the spark plug well seals are leaking oil they can cause misfire
I have an oil leak coming somewhere in the front top of engine, kind of by the dip stick. Really hard to see. I see some oil on the exhaust pipe in front of engine. Really hoping It's the valve cover gasket. Any ideas where else it might be coming from?
Front vtec gaskets: czcams.com/video/18WOVpwmRqY/video.html
Spool valve or front valve cover gasket.
HI!!2012 Honda Odyssey shorted the positive wire of the generator, the car does not start, what is the reason?
Check relays and fuses something shorted out
Are valve cover leaks for these common? Just wondering because I got an oil leak and really can't see where it's coming from. I've already changed the solenoid gaskets.
Yes common
I have a ‘09 Honda that just started leaking from the front valve cover. I’m just planning on selling it. Would it be terrible of me to just replace the front seal and leave the back alone?
Just replace both
Hi Mr Ranger I tried to change my spark plugs two of them oil on top of spark plugs. Should I change gasket on it?
Yes the main gasket and the 3 smaller seals on each valve cover
@@MrRangerZr1 Thank you... Got it 👍
Great work and vid. I guess you created this video just to show us how to do it. This car looks clean without any leakage, does it?
Yes lol as with my other videos too I just show you guys how to do it, sometimes I need to do the repair.
excelent
What are those sparkplug seals for? Mine are cracked but wondering if it's necessary to have them replaced?
You need to replace them if they are cracked
@@MrRangerZr1 what are they for?
Why did you remove the top pulley, drive belt and power steering pump?
To get access to the bolt at 8:55. Yep, just for that one bolt.
this also applies to ALL Honda/Acura V6 ? slight similarities
Yes can be apply to most of the J series, some are easier.
Do the LX and EX trims need sealant?
No
Why do you oil the new seals? What purpose does that serve?
Makes install easier
What’s the complete labor time for both valve covers
Depends on skill level, took me about 1-2 hours.
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Is this procedure will be the same as Odyssey 2005?
Yes, just make sure you get the right gasket set for your van. All listed in description.
Is it possible to do without taking the drive belt completely off??
yes just slide the belt off the ps pump
"MrRangerZr1" I am using your OUTSTANDING videos to R&R the plugs, and adjust valves, on my 133,000 mile 2014 Odyssey. The harness over the front valve cover connects to the Fuse Box. next to the battery, I can not move it out of the way, like you did. Should I work around the harness or how would I move it? I have not begun the rear valve cover, yet. None of the 6 S Plugs show ANY abnormal condition, despite all the talk about VCM problems. I'm planning on putting 3 ounces of Seafoam in each cylinder, after overnight sit, crank engine before installing new plugs. Your opinion on that, please. Thanks! Mike Celi
Just work around the harness.
How much adjusting did you do to the valves? Were they really off?
Not enough to be worth the trouble! Whitin range, maybe off .001" . Seeing this, I did not to the rear bank. @@MrRangerZr1
@@mikeceli actually the rear bank needs the most adjustment, if you do them, lmk how off they were.
NO WAY I would try this job, working blind, on the rear bank. Four of the 12 valves were off about .001. I'm not a young man, anymore. I can not imagine how guys doing this job on "Flat Rate" make out. I'll bet some shady ones skip the rear bank. I'm working on my car, not a customers. @@MrRangerZr1
What does Imk mean? @@MrRangerZr1