2011-2015 Kia Optima Valve Cover Gasket Replacement (2.4L GDI)
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
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This is a DIY how-to on replacing the Valve Cover Gasket on a 2011-2015 3rd Gen. Kia Optima 2.4L N/A. How to remove/replace High-Pressure Fuel Pump also covered in video. Sorry it got a bit long, just wanted to be as thorough as possible. I also made a quick 10-minute How-To version without as much footage, detail and insight:
• 2011-2015 Kia Optima V...
Torque Specs included.
*DISCLAIMER: I am NOT a Master Tech/Mechanic, just a long time wrencher.
Car in video is a 2012 Kia Optima 2.4L.
Music: www.bensound.com
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If this is too long for you, not too worry. I've made a shortened, 10-minute How-To version without as much footage, detail and insight:
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This is a great tutorial on this common failure. The detail was awesome and well worth the watch for any diy mechanic about to take this on.
Thanks man! I truly appreciate the comment!
Great tip on removing the fuel relay and letting the fuel run out was the most important part. Good thing I watched this video before I tried to remove it. The pressure removing the hose would've been dangerous if hadn't done that.
Glad it helped 🙏🙏🙏
Just did this today on my wifes optima. Thanks for the video as it saved me a lot of the hassle of figuring out what needed to be moved and the locations of certain nuts and bolts. Took about 3.5 hrs. Not too terrible.
Awesome to hear man, glad you got it knocked out 👍👍
@TheOriginalBeeCee so far no sign of a leak. I was adding a lot of oil between oil changes and it stunk because of it dripping down the exhaust side onto the heat shield and manifold.
These cars are notorious for burning oil as well, so I doubt it was just losing it from the VCG. there was a recall for it and everything. This car in particular was losing almost 2 quarts in a 3k interval
@TheOriginalBeeCee I know they do. Hers burns very little. Maybe half quart or so between oil changes. Ive been a fanatic about changing her oil though. The vast majority was the gasket.
Thanks a million my daughter`s 2015 Optima is starting to leak oil around the valve cover gasket rear onto the heat shield. You made this job super easy to follow. I will be doing this weekend. Can`t imagine what Kia would want to do this job. Her car only has 71K miles on it.
I appreciate it! This was around the same mileage. Good luck with the project!
Crazy how my Sorento has 80k same issue, leaking at the same area. Must be a common issue around this milage.
Thanks for the video . Today I did the same thing to my 2011 Kia Optima 2.4 L . Took me a lot longer about 4 hours but the video helped tremendously. Especially with the bolt on right middle .
Awesome man! Glad it helped and you got it done! The middle bolt on the right side covered by fuel line is the dumbest setup ever. Lol
@@TheOriginalBeeCee
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I just finished replacing the gasket in a 2014 Kia following along with your fantastic video, sir. You probably just saved me around $600. Totally worth a like, comment, and subscription!
I appreciate it! Thank you for the comment!!
Thanks for posting this video! Just got mine done on my 2015 optima. Took it nice and slow and paid attention to all your instructions. Everything went well, except for a bolt that I broke 😂 but I ended up getting it out of there. Some advice to anyone about to do this, if you buy the OEM it will only come with the big gasket (small one is not included) the blue aftermarket comes with both. They might have made some adjustments to it and it now fits a lot better. GREAT VIDEO, I recommend taking up this task while following these instructions!
I appreciate the comment! Glad you got the bolt out. Thanks again 🙏
I'm no mechanic, but I try to do certain jobs myself to cut down on cost so I appreciate a lengthy video that shows step by step, thorough instructions. I'm actually going to be doing this exact job on a Kia Sorento tomorrow to THANK YOU!!!! I definitely would have messed something up.
Awesome man! Glad it helped, good luck with the job!
@@TheOriginalBeeCee can you talk with just your hand? I can't find a torque wrench lower than 5 ft per pound anywhere
@@TheFrost82 I would suggest against it. Especially doing the valve cover gasket. You need an inch pound torque wrench. That’s what I did in the video, is convert the foot pounds to inch pounds.
@@TheOriginalBeeCee Ok. I can only find a beam style torque wrench that starts at 0ft lbs so I guess I'll have to get that and be extra careful. Thank you
@@TheFrost82 if you have harbor freight near you, they have them. Autozone and advanced rents them, and you can buy them. Lowes carries Craftsman now, they also have them.
...so thoughtful,interesting, organized , methodical, and professional....a very well done and instructive video, as usual..thank you..
LR VANALLEN I truly appreciate it! 🙌🙏
Great explamation!!! Just finished replacing the valve cover gasket on my wife's 2013 Santa fe Sport using this video. Just about the same engine. Only big difference is the flexible hose connection to the Fuel Pump.
Nice 👍 👍
Thanks for making this! I have a 2012 optima sx with 92000 miles on it. I couldnt have done it without this guide. When I got the gasket out it was like paper, it was so dry and brittle.
Awesome! Glad it helped! And yea those OE gaskets are pure garage.
Thank you for this video! I have to do this to a 2012 Sonata with the same engine so this video definitely helps!
WRogers 24 awesome man! Good luck 👍
Extremely helpful. Just finished my 2012 Sonata. Waiting 24 hrs to let the RTV set up, then off for a test drive.
Awesome 🙏
Why did you use rtv?
3/8ths drive in/lbs 0-120 or higher should do the trick without leaks just start your bolts from the inside by spark plugs/coil packs and just like your tires zigzag/ skip one or two so the middle sits first and then the outsides
Thank you for including the torque specs and conversions from Newton meters pounds. Great video!
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it!
So detailed and very explicit . Take you so much .
Appreciate the comment 🙏
This is a very helpful video. Now, I'm thinking about doing it by myself. I have a leaking rear of the engine on my 2012 Kia Optima EX. Thanks a lot for this video.
I appreciate the comment!!
Had to do this to my 2013 Optima SX with 138,000 miles. Thanks for the video!
Just wanted to thank you, this was very helpful and perfectly explained.
I truly appreciate the comment 🙏
Thorough video. Diy'er on my cars. So I'm glad I watched this video before jumping on the job. Definitely some things I would have missed.
The Kia I'll be working on has 144k on the original valve cover seal lol wish me luck
I appreciate the comment! Good luck with the replacement 👍
Hey thanks for the help with the process. It's remarkable that the most work is just getting stuff out of the way. I suggest though that your music interludes are way too loud. I have to turn volume up to hear you but as soon as music comes in I have to turn it down.
The hard fuel line off the pump seems like it’s not flexible but it is. apply light pressure prying it to the right as you lower a deep socket in at the same time no need to remove the air intake and that bracket. Hope this helps someone in 2024
Really like how you explained things I do wish you would have shown some of how you got the valve covers cleaned and that part of the process
I appreciate it. But I promise wasn’t too much to see. My best suggestion is brake cleaner, red scotch brite & shop/paper towels for the motor mating surface….On the valve cover itself I would just do brake cleaner & paper towels. I reviewed a bit on the cleaning for over a minute starting @ 23:18. Just gotta take your time and be patient, and you should be perfectly fine. I would get a decent amount of brake cleaner too, for this job I would say maybe 2/3 cans depending on how much oil you have to clean up. You really want to try and get rid of all leaked-oil and any grime/residue as well, because you want to make sure you can accurately see that you solved the leak when the job is completed.
At 210,000 kms. I replaced the valve cover gasket of my 2012 Sonata 2.4L last week. I have the same Felpro issue at 44:15, but, I managed to have it seated correctly to the cylinder head. I also replaced the GDI O-Ring. My engine is not as yellow as the one in the video as I always change the oil every 5,000 kms. using full synthetic oil. The cam lobes are still shiny and no traces of any scratches.
Nice 👍
Great video, big thanks, we just arrive from KIA dealer here in central fl.32809..., we told them some smoke and smell is coming from the engine after they check everything they said they did not find anything wrong with the vehicle, is a 2015 sorento with 94k miles. After i noticed that some oil was need it i look on your videos and found the issue; same spot leaking oil , i will do the job next saturday . seems to me they did not check the engine bay at all.
Appreciate the comment, good luck with the job! 🙏
Very helpful video. Good details. Thanks, buddy.
P.S. That blue Felpro gasket still has that wonky section on the one end. Purchased one yesterday. April 3rd, 2021. Somebody needs to call Felpro. 🤦♂️
Thanks for the input! I just pretty much had the same issue with the Fel-Pro gasket for the 2.0L. Crazy cause Fel-Pro gaskets are usually pretty on point.
@@TheOriginalBeeCee You got it. I put in a product complaint with Felpro. Maybe they'll get it fixed. I have a 2014 Optima 2.0 turbo. Exact same set up as this one as far as doing the valve cover.
@@alexanderquintana8607 got ya! Hopefully they do something!
Getting ready to tackle this same job. Thank you for the video
Appreciate the comment!
Amazing video- step by step thank you very much for your time and effort
Thank you for your comment! I appreciate it!
Man, awesome video. Probably the best I've seen to be honest.
I appreciate the comment 🙏
Thank you so much for posting this! Really explicit and easy to follow. I might have to do this soon with my 2013 Optima 2.4L. I do have a few questions, if you don't mind:
1. I took the car into the dealer to get a recall addressed and they said my "timing cover" is leaking. From the fact that when you removed this cover it exposed the timing chain I'm guessing this is the same thing as the valve cover, but I was hoping you could clarify for me that the timing cover and the valve cover are indeed the same thing.
2. You showed some screenshots from a manual with torque specs and such. Where did you get this manual? I have a few other jobs that I need to do on this same car and I don't really have a sense for what is a reputable source for manuals and what is not.
Hello, thank you for the comment! Sorry for the late reply, RUclips doesn't always send me notifications for every comment. But the Valve Cover and Timing Cover are not the same thing, sometimes you might see the Valve Cover referred to as a Rocker Cover however. The Timing Cover is going to be on the side of the engine, and not fun. Removing the Valve Cover exposes the upper portion of the timing chain, but this is not the job they are referring too. As for the Service Manual with Torque Specs, I have a friend who has access to Kia Factory Service Manuals and I acquired it through him.
Dear, can you send me the Kia Optima maintenance manual in PDF format? Please respond and I will thank you
Only hang up I had and my nemesis are the wire connectors for the coils that didn’t appear to be in this video. There is a gray tab on the top that slides back, then you depress the center have to wiggle them. Despise those as easy to break until you figure out how they come off. Also, the Fel-pro VS50869 R gasket set fit perfect. Saves $470 from dealer around here.
@ 5:50, they were in there 👍
I gotta do this job tomorrow at work so I’m checking to see if there are any surprises
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Oh thanks buddy for you help, kia optima 2014
Great video. Now I think have same problem with my Optima ex 2014 and I hand touch through the back of engine where valve cover is and there's a small part of oil leak.
Appreciate it! Good luck with the leak 🤙
@BeeCee Built are you base in USA or Canada
@@raymondcrisostomo9778 im in the US!
@BeeCee Built That was amazing video and it's not easy thing do. You have such a patience removing so many parts darn.
@@raymondcrisostomo9778 lol I appreciate it! You get use to it after a while 😄
awesome video.....very organized....clean work....
Thank you! Truly appreciate it!
Honest.
Ly my thoughts are when you the screws on the valve cover. Keep the screws on the valve cover. Don't take them outhat's a thought. I just have to be careful when you're lifting it up. A very gentle and take your time, so the screws don't come out of the valve cover. If that makes any sense, rather than taking them all putting them somewhere or.
What have you gonna do Leave the screws on the valve cover when you loosen all of them just a thought.
..if it makes you feel better, go for it. Whatever works!
BROOOOOOO ABOUT TO DO THIS RIGHT NOW!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck 🙌🙏
What if you got the black tab instead of orange
Thanks for the video, that was very helpful.
Where can I please get the prod edits for a KIA sore to 2015 model?
Great tutorial, what if there's sludge built up in the engine? I've heard GDI engines are prone to it and when I changed my PCV valve there was sludge built up inside of it too.
Edit: Question is can I do anything to remove the sludge (if there is any) and is it even worth it?
Unfortunately, these engines were prone to some issues & earlier failures. Is it worth trying to fix? That’s really only something you can answer….and how invested you are in it. how many miles are on it, whats its overall condition, whats its condition mechanically, whats its value as it sits now, do you still owe on it, etc etc. These are questions you need to answer when thinking of is it worth investing in or not. As far as the sludge, they’re different ways and remedies to help sort out sludge, some probably help, some not so much. But the real way to address sludge is taking it apart (at least to some extent) cleaning it thoroughly, then putting it back together.
Hey, im about to do this on my optima hybrid. Do you know if its the same process or do i need to do anything different bc of the hybrid battery?
I’m not familiar with the Hybrid, so I’m not sure unfortunately. I would take the engine cover off your hybrid and compare your setup to what you see in the video.
Follow the video. Just finished install new gasket. 👍
Awesome!
thanks man for the all the videos..
i have a question about the GDI engine
is it good and reliable for day driving
Thats a very subjective question to be honest. Depends on its maintenance, how it was maintained prior, etc. But generally speaking, in my opinion I don’t think they’re the best platform ever. Prone to oil leaks, especially valve cover as seen in this video, timing cover is good for oil leaks as well as potential timing chain rattling.
My car is making a noise, a vacuum/air noise after I did this job. Any suggestions on what it could be?
Hard to say man. Really could be anything. Going to have to go back over it slowly and carefully. But, I would suggest mixing up small bit of soap in a water bottle with water, shake it and make a bubblely substance. while its running, put some bubbles on a hose clamp connection point, and see if it starts bubbling. You’ll know if it’s leaking. Do this on every hose/line to see if you have any bubbling from air seepage. That would be an easy place to start.
I’m just curious if you have a link for the gasket set you used, it looks pretty good quality and I can’t find anything like it, if you could reply that would make my day thanks
www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/kia,2011,optima,2.4l+l4,1447412,engine,valve+cover+gasket,10710
I used the Felpro
@@TheOriginalBeeCee thank u so much I appreciate it
No problem 👍
This is probably a silly question but is there anyway you can list the tools needed for this repair.
I have a 2014 sorento with the same engine, it is mandatory to change the gasket of the gasoline fuel pump? I cant find the litle gasket so I need to know if its necesary, nice video.
Hey how are you, sorry I’m just now seeing this comment. RUclips doesn’t always send notifications for every comment. But yes, definitely want to replace it, its really part of the Valve Cover Gasket, and should come with the Valve Cover Gasket Kit when purchased. I’ve also seen it available separately.
Hey loved your video easy to follow for diy i am however haveing a problem with car when i reconnect verything the car drives for about 200 yard then just dies any ideas
Damian Daly hey whats up man, sorry to hear. Could honestly be a number of things, but just sounds like to me that something isn’t plugged in all the way or something. I would check all the harnesses that were unplugged, check the MAF harness (maybe even unplug and re-plug in), and I would check hi-pressure fuel pump make sure its reconnect tight and theres no fuel leak.
😂 I used a cheap gasket for the project Mazda I got and I had the same difficulty making it fit. Needed a little persuasion.
Yeaa sometimes a little persuasion is all it takes lol
So i did exactly step by step what you did i took the negativve cable off went threw all of it and replaced the valve cover gasket and a new valve cover because i broke a chip off the first one prying it up. My fault i am new to working on cars and didnt get all the bolts forgot one. But now everything is done i put the negative cable on and my alarm is going off now and i cant figure out how to shut it off? I put the key in the ignition tryed my key fob and its still doing it. So did it goboff when you put it on and my car is a 2013 kia optima lx
I had no problem with removing the negative cable. No alarm issues or anything. I’ve seen car alarms go off if the terminal is removed with the doors locked/OE alarm engaged, and then you have to lock/unlock with key fob once its back connected, but other than that I don’t know why it would be going off.
Very good video, nice detail
Thanks man! I appreciate it!
Thank you great job
Emad Ayyash thank you I appreciate it!
Are the instructions the same for a 2017 sorento?
I need your help please can you do this same process on a Kia 2016?
I need the car to do the video lol
Nice job , you are Pro !!
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Awesome job thanks for sharing
I appreciate the comment!
I pulled the same fuse plug, and car never shut off, any suggestions
You might have to run it for a minute or two
@@TheOriginalBeeCee it actually just kept running for 10 minutes and never shut off. I tried running it again and then pulling it but just kept running also.
@@ChicoNasty got ya….you might want to check and make sure that it’s the same fuse as the one in the video, and confirm you are pulling the correct fuse…….if its 100 percent the fuel pump fuse you’re pulling, and it still stays running, it’s not the end of the world….you can still do the job & you’ll probably just have a little bit more gas drippage than you would have if the fuel/pressure was relieved.
Did you have any issues not replacing the high pressure fuel pipe and the bolts to the high pressure fuel pump. I know Kia says to but I hear a lot of people don’t. If I don’t have to spend the $55 I would like to not do that.
Naaa I see no need to replace the pump unless obviously your having pre-existing problems with it.
Good video that could have done without the overpowering background noise (music?).
I always service my kia 2012 2.4 then i took it to the dealership for the engine recall and after 6 months my valve cover gasket fail they open the engine so i am sure they didn't torque the bolts
Yea, definitely a good chance they didn’t.
Why do I have light blue smoke coming out the muffler , is it the gasket ? That could be bad . On my optima.
Blue smoke is usually head gasket failure.
@@TheOriginalBeeCee , so it needs a new walue cover gasket?
Great video thanks brother
Appreciate it 🙏
Will this video work as a reference for a Kia Optima ex hybrid?!?!?
I can’t confirm as I’m not familiar with the Hybrid platform, although I’m sure there are similarities.
Someone to knows if an engine of a kia optima 2015 to works for a kia 2013 optima?
IS THIS FOR A KIA OPTIMA (HYBRID) 2013
artica shoemake I’m not familiar with the Hybrid design, so I can’t directly say. I know the Hybrids were 2.4’s as well, so I would think there are going to be some similarities, and the process would at least be somewhat inline with this video. Maybe someone else can directly comment on the Hybrid setup. But my best suggestion would to be just pull off the plastic engine cover, and compare your setup to what you see in the video!
You should have done this video on a turbo
Well if you got one to donate for a video I can do it lol
@@TheOriginalBeeCee please don't get me wrong. Your video was very helpful for me. I did a turbo last week. It's just that the fuel line and bracket for the cool air intake was a bit tougher to get to. Thanks
Great vid. Thanks.
Appreciate it 🙏
@@TheOriginalBeeCee NP, I'll let you all know how I do with mine this week. Hopefully this real world walkthrough (including your oopses and lessons learned) will be as helpful as it was inspiring.
@@peterallen4605 hopefully! Let me know how it goes 🤙
Should it be that dry? Because mine has oil and is lubricated
Not quite sure what you're referring too. Although after the cleaning, using brake cleaner and such prepping the surface, definitely could give it that dry look because essentially everything exposed was cleaned.
Did you wash gasket cover?
No, there is no need to them come clean
Damn bro where are you located?? I need mine done 💯
Im located in NJ!
@@TheOriginalBeeCee oh damn 😆😆😆
I can't see the bottom of the torque specs..I could use a copy.
The video was helpful think u..
Sorry for the late response, just now seeing this comment. Thank you for the comment. Were you able to see the torque specs? I've had nobody else mention that issue and I can see them all in the video just fine if I watch it myself..
Did mine day b4 yesterday but I have the turbo with a million hoses in the way😠
Ahh I'm sure that wasn't fun.
@@TheOriginalBeeCee the only not fun part was getting the fuel line to move which wouldn't have had to happen if I had a knuckle but I currently do not but a long extension and patience got the bracket loose and fuel line moved enough out of the way
@@dbaggins5690 yea man that line is in a rough spot. Glad you got it done though.
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Do u need the engine cover
You don’t really “need” it. But its good to have for a bit of protection to help keep the elements out!
How much a job like that cost?
Kind of a subjective question, but I would think at least a couple hundred at the minimum.
Did you smell oil burning?
Naa, I can’t say that I did, but this is also not my car.
Mine just started leaking and yes I could smell burning oil! Mine is leaking by the HP Fuel pump corner! Oil is running down on the hot manifold. If I put my hand back in the area its bleeding like a stuck pig!