Honda Civic EX VTEC Solenoid Gasket Replacement/ Oil Leak Fix
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- In this video I finally tackle the oil leakage issue on the 1998 Honda Civic that has been wreaking havoc on my parents driveway. This is a relatively simple repair that requires few tools and a few Honda specific gaskets.
Part numbers: 15825-P2M-005 & 36172-P08-015
If everything goes smoothly, this process should take only a few minutes. If it doesn't, like pretty much every repair I try to do, it may take you a few hours. Enjoy!
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Disclaimer: I am not a certified mechanic. My knowledge comes from hours of searching online and through manuals to troubleshoot and diagnose problems I am facing on the different vehicles you see in these videos. Should you choose to follow the steps put forth in this video, you do so at your own risk. This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only.
It ain't a honda if it don't got an oil leak ! Gotta love em 😂😎
I replaced mine and when i took apart the solenoid I noticed the gasket on top had a crack. I knew that was the cause of the oil leak so I went ahead and replaced both gaskets. Saved me a couple hundred bucks. Now my 02 Civic with 235k is not leaking oil anymore. 😆
My '02 Civic with 237K miles is leaking like an artery from this. Hopefully this fixes my problem!
T H A N K Y O U ! I had been looking for this leak forever. I had gone out tonight and looked again and seen where it was coming from and wondered where I was going to find out what the name of "the thing" was. Was going to send it into the shop to have it fixed but then found your video. Passed the info along to my 26 year old daughter an told her it would be a good project for her to do and she is going to do it this weekend. Thanks.
Happy to help!
JungleKing007 is that the oil pressure sensor that’s connected with the selonoid
@@edwardlocke4528 yes! and he did not put a new O-Ring on it 😮
Best video on the repair no doubt, just finished mine still was a little oil on transmission but it may just be residual, gonna drive 50 miles tomorrow will no for sure if I got it after that, mine is 97 civic ex gaskets were definitely blown oil was seeping onto the plug connecting the selonoid and the gaskets were in bad shape hopefully that's it, also did distributor o ring , very little oil there but my engine performance improved, better idling etc from changing tha,t engine is smooth running now after those among other repairs i did, Denso upstream o2 sensor, water outlet cover gasket, fuel filter, fuel pump started with P0170 code ended up all the way here these final repairs icing on the cake for performance,
Only additions i can add is it you are going to do 1 or the other distributor o ring of vtec selonoid gasket may as well do both it all in the same area and better accessibility to the selonoid if you remove distributor anyway, my selonoid gaskets $16.50 distributor o ring $2.50 and water outlet cover gasket $2.00 so for $21.00 you can do all 3 at once save time, last suggestion and why your video is so good is the broken bolt, those are 10mm heads and I believe 6mm threads nothing but horror stories online of people breaking them off same bolts water outlet cover, best tool will be a 10 mm wrench with a ratchet hand tighten and 1\4 turn no more you can always tighten a little if sepage if you break those boots which is supper easy to do with a ratchet you will be screwed, make a day of it do distributor o ring and vtec selonoid gasket at same time remove distributor then do vtec solenoid then put distributor back on after replacing o ring
Thank you best video on the subject
Hello, thanx for the video.. I just finally figured this out after elimination.. To all that may not know how to figure this out, i would say this, Wipe all the oil you can, for clean surface.. Drive and then look for fresh oil.. Next where does it come from, well if its the vtech valveit will spill down over top of transmission mostly over the rear section.. Some can pool under distributor and run down front.. Just because there is oil under distributor does not mean its distributor O-Rings.. Trust me on this.. I wiped off vtech valve top and bottom.. I Started car after it had been sitting for hours, walla!!, It was spilling out one small area of the top of the valve.. Right where top mates to bottom... Interesting enough, i wiped that oil off and it almost stopped leaking completely.. It was only leaking under higher pressure start up and when driving for awhile.. So the leak could be small and you dont see it leaking.. This is a courtesy to all who may have spent hours looking for leak with no luck.. This could be it and its a situation where i was lucky to see it happen.. Best of luck all!!!
Your the man! I replaced engine cover gasket two times,now I see its leaking where you sugested. Also, mu "economy" bulb is turning on just time to time. Its maybe connected with that vtec solenoid problem.
Awesome video mayne! This is exactly where my Honda is leaking. Didn't know what it could be or where to start. Simple fix thanx to u bro!
This worked for me! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! You have a new subscriber.
Awesome I olmost replaced my entire head gasket, because couldn't find the leak !
The torque spec in those bolts is very small. On the D17A2 engine its 86.4 in-lbs (15 NM). I think the bolt broke because it was original and over-torqued
This is one of the most important piece of info I look for as I replace my motor on my d17a2 (2002) right now. Is there a place to find all torque specks?
Liked and subbed man! I just changed out the distributer O-ring on my D16Y8 Delsol and the leak is still there. Ill pick up these gaskets tomorrow and hopefully have the same success you did! Great video!
I’m going to try this out. It might wind up saving me a few hundred bucks🙏 thanks man
The route for this leak is beside the head over the transmission down the face of the block/bellhousing.. If i'm not mistaken it's the common route
Thanks allot man! my Y8 has a gnarly leak and that area is completely saturated so I will be attempting this Tommorow, you saved me allot of money on a shop thanks!
Glad to help! Good luck!
I just replaced my distributor O-ring and car is still leaking oil in the same area as before, going to buy the replacement gasket and hope it fixes the leak. thanks for this video, I will be using it for my instruction on doing it lol
Huge thanks for the video man. I just picked up a 2000 and was thinking it might have a head gasket issue as I was seeing oil on the flat surface near the engraved part numbers. I'll go ahead and replace this gasket now.
I snapped the bottom bolt on mine. Now I have a new light on my dash cluster after changing these gaskets. CEL, Good times.
those bolts are notorious for breaking. they don't even need too much pressure to snap
Awesome video.. make sure to buy the Honda oem gasket, or doorman. Don't buy el cheapo on this one
I got to this video from your first attempt of the oil leak fix with distributor gasket. I know you might not remember how the leak looked, but mine is coming from under the distributor and is pouring down my transmission on my mini me swapped crx with z6 head. I have pics if that can help you aswell
Thanks man you saved a lot of my money
I Kno this video is 2 years old, but that bolt breaking probably wasn't a freak accident. Mine broke too, you're very lucky you got it out the way you did too bc mine isn't coming out.
mine was broke at probably the exact same spot on the bolt but I really, really wish it was that top one. Mine had to break on the hardest one to get to, the bottom.
Ouch! Sounds like Honda didn't use very good quality bolts on these valves. Hopefully you got the broken bit out. I was lucky in that I could easily unthread the broken bit out without having to drill it.
It was a a pain in the @$* but I got it out. I cut a line in the broke piece with a Dremel tool. A screwdriver or ratchet wouldn't fit and since it broke while I was putting it back in it didn't have any pressure on it. I ended up getting it out with a screwdriver tip and my fingets lol
Oh man now I'm scared to do it, my car is basically 24/7 going, it looks like a super easy fix, but those bolts...
akafede go buy 3x new bolts BEFORE you start and use the new ones for the re-install.
I have the same problem in my 98 Honda civic i did change the gasket but still liquing oil maybe i have to replace the O ring of the distributor
clean everything off and attempt to pinpoint where the oil is coming from. could be from anywhere. also be a simple as a loose bolt somewhere.
Will be doing this myself today hopefully everything goes well
got the same thing leaking gna go change vtec gasket too...ur video ws helpful....
Thank you for making this.
In this video, the gasket between the upper and lower pieces was still in decent shape. The bolt was broken in the process of reinstalling the solenoid, and was not the cause for the leak. The cause of the leak was, rather, the lower gasket as is apparently common on this vehicle.
so touching for an excellent video
I have a leak but can I know whether is from the distributor o ring or the VTEC solenoid gasket. Also, how can I know if there is an internal leak in the distributor?
I have one question...what is that small fuse box next to the battery? I just bought a 96, but the fuse box cover is missing and I have no idea what fuses are in it. If you could just give me a list of what the fuses go to. Thanks! Awesome videos!!!
I don't have a list on hand but I would suggest finding a Chilton or Haynes manual for your Civic. They should have the fuse box setups. Or do a Google search for the fuse box cover schematic. One should pop up. Good Luck!
Kevin R try a junkyard mite have luck finding one
Hi.. Yours is one of the very few videos out there on vtec solenoid and boy, have I checked. My car is a 2009 Honda Accord LX. Will the solenoid be located at same spot as yours? I've combed Google for the location but nothing's turned up.Reason is, I had my car scanned for the check engine light and I was told the Solenoid Valve is the culprit.
would need more information on vehicle to look. find out engine size, auto/manual trans, 2 door/ 4 door. Some parts places need this to find location. Motor configurations are different from series to series, which means location will change. There are some online stores that have diagrams to view that will show you location.
After you changed the Vtec solenoid gasket did it stop the leak?
Yes it did.
@@jungleking007Channel Thanks for the video i just did mine and the distributor o ring also!
Thank you. I'm having the same problem. But I believe the solenoid is completely out
If the solenoid is completely out and I changed the gaskets will it still leak?
No.
Am I the only one that loves hearing that “break” noise 😭
Thx for posting part #!!
my gf's 2000 civic lx is leaking from around there as well. I'm thinking either the distributor o ring or this gasket. but I've always noticed that green plug missing whatever goes in there. as well as the other plug that is on top of the half of the piece u took off. on her car they're just there not even connected. I cannot find their pairs. what's going on?
THE1ANDONLYCONKER has the engine ever been changed in the car
kyle puckett yea we realized that the engine is not the original. since the engine has the vtec solenoid (but isnt plugged in and cant do anything anyways) but her Honda isn't suppose to have vtec
Big help, thanks brotha
Was it leaking down the side of the block and onto the front where the engine stamp/block code is?
Did the dealer have the gaskets in stock or did you have to place an order?
+Mailyn271 My local dealer had the gaskets in stock, They did not have the bolt I broke and would have needed to order them. However, your local hardware store would probably have a similar bolt to use(and cheaper). Availability will vary.
Awesome video ! Thank you
My engine only has one single bolt holding the solenoid to the block and surprisingly it is not leaking. Does anybody know how long the screw is?
Nicely done video, 'non-professional' mechanic status aside. ; ] Just a thought: if you happen to live within a reasonable distance of a 'local' dealership, you might benefit from a cost and time standpoint with regard to sourcing parts, but there are several good online OEM Honda 'stores' as well. Many are the Internet presence of bigger 'local' dealers. If you don't get beaten up with shipping and handling costs -- especially for tiny items that weight little -- these places can be great. Usually quick fulfillment times, too, being that we live in a 'gotta have it yesterday' world of pampered consumers. ; ] I've used HondaPartsUnlimited, Majestic Honda, and CheaperHondaParts with excellent results.
The parts department's around me are usually pretty good about getting what I need, but this time around I had to source a bolt quickly. luckily the hardware store keeps a good supply of bolts that were close enough. If the time was there then believe me, I would have been looking for the cheapest alternative for OE parts. Thanks for watching!
I broke 🔩🤭 unfortunately didn’t fix the oil leak it might need to replace the solenoid valve too.
great video and tips
can you do a video how to engine bay wash.
Jonathon T Her bro search chris fix he did an awesome video good video quality and great explanation
Hey so I bought the gasket set but mine came with three. The smaller one, and a similar smaller one but it had a screen in it like the larger one, which one do I use?
+Propane and propane accessories was it the same set I showed in this video?
Propane and propane accessories You bought the wrong gasket set. I just returned mine today for the correct one from Auto Zone.. The one you need is DORMAN Part #917-172. It only come with one and it is bigger than the #917-173 hope this helps.
Its the green sensor the one is leaking no those gaskets I had this issue on my ACCORD
What sensor is that i broke mine
Hello! I just wanna ask if why is my vtec solenoid still leaking after I replace it with oem gaskets? Did the same procedure and tightened it correctly but theres still a leak
Could you see oil dripping from yours? I just replaced my valve cover gasket on a 2000 Honda Accord EX and mine is still leaking
Yes, it was a steady drip that actually drained down traveled over the top of the transmission and down the front. Odd way to leak but the valve was the culprit.
JungleKing007 thank you I ordered the gasket set
JungleKing007 - great vid bro ! Have you ever seen an oil leak cause the car to act like it's hitting rev limiter or sputtering before ? I read the comment about oil getting into clutch/flywheel area but I don't know what that would feel like ?
I think i have to changed mines tomorrow did the dizzy o ring today and still it was leaking.
Both gasket part numbers found at 3:25
I don't understand the aversion to torque wrenches. Especially where aluminium is concerned.
thanks this helped alot
Dude I have the same year model stock civic do you know at what rpm the vtec kicks in?
usb acc 3100 3200 if I’m not mistaken
I take that back it’s usually 5,700 but if auto trans at high gear around 3,200 rpm if u punch it will down shift and hits crossover at 5,700
If it is not the vtec o rings or the distributor o ring what could it be or where could the leak come from if not from those areas. Please I need the help thanx
JOSHUA ARREDONDO I would think the valve cover gasket in that area
Oring for dizzy
Pcv valve
Valve cover gasket, cam seal, dizzy oring, spool valve all leak same area
Thanks a lot man!
I have done all these.... incl. that distributor o-ring.... oil leak returns back.... frustrated.....
Is there any way the oil pressure switch can be replaced ?
If my car is leaking from there, do i need to change the part or the gasket?
+Karlaa Orteega unless the solenoid has failed, changing the gaskets should be the only items you need to change to stop the leak. Good luck!
I know it is a stupid question but my engine has no vtec, so i shouldn't have problem with that thing leaking, right? So what lefts is the distributor's O-ring, am i correct?
+Jake Jones possibly, you may want to clean everything as best as you can, then try to find the source of the leak. Just follow the new oil that shows up.
What engine model is this
could this make the car lose power and not start?
WHAT IS THE GREEN SENSOR PLLLSSSSE I BROKE IT I NEED TO REPLACE IT!!
what year is the civic?
Torque wrench bro....
That bolt was past it's due, even if a torque wrench was used.
This
hey for a 99 honda civic lx where's the silenoid b sensor
I just changed my gaskets, but now it makes a high pitch noise when i start the car. Could i have possibly put the gaskets in wrong?
There is a valve in there that if you flip around you can destroy your solenoid an no more vtecccccc 😢 check to see if it's not in wrong. That thing needs to be sat all the way inn an move freely when you push on it with your finger.
What size are those bolts
how much should it cost to repair a leaky vtec selonoid gasket on a 2010 Honda Accord. I was quoted 350.00!
i paid $50.00 CAD for both upper and lower gaskets on a 1998 prelude, they really shouldn't be that expensive unless you're forgetting installation and labor costs
Does the oil leak was causing clutch ("slipping") problems?
+vwivancc if you have a large enough leak and it found it's way into the flywheel and clutch plate area, it might cause slipping.
I have an 7th gen Civic, and I have replaced the cam seal plug (gearbox side) and now I think the vtec solenoid gasket is burned. I have watched oil on gearbox and engine, I have clutch slipping.
@@vwivancc did you get this fixed I have same issue on my 05 civic
@@indigo_dreamz I replaced the valve cover gasket and I got it the lateral plastic plug with a new oring. In fact, I bought an upgrading plug in aluminium and replace it. Also, I replaced the vtec solenoid gasket too, But the poluted clutch should be replaced for a better work. Regards from Mexico.
Did the leak ever occurred again since then up to now?
No leak since this repair up until it was totaled a few months ago. Leak stopped after replacing the seals and the broken bolt. Thanks for watching!
I am on rockauto looking for parts but, I can't seem to find the part I am looking for. what is the actual name??
Believe it is called the "variable timing solenoid gasket". I put the Honda part numbers in the description. I would suggest going to the dealer parts department for this. Good Luck!
Cool👍
hi... this is trasmismision solenoid or engine???
+Frank Aprea this is a solenoid on the back of the engine.
What kind of lube/grease did you use for the gaskets?
Think it was just standard motor oil. Just a thin coat is all that is needed.
+JungleKing007 thanks dude, that's what I thought. Very helpful video.
What did you use to lube the o ring?
Motor oil.
What year is this car?
1998
where is the transmission filter at on a 99 Honda civic ex d16y8 automatic
If I'm looking at the right motor and transmission, it would be an internal filter. May want to check with the local Honda dealer for more information or locate an exploded view of the motor and transmission for his vehicle to know for sure.
Whats the torque specs on that bolt that broke?
Should be 12Nm or 8.7 ft.lbs. Not very much.
Changing the soloniod gasket does tat cause the car don't start
Did it fix ur oil leak?
Yes it did.
Would this oil leak cause oil on top of the transmission? Towards the front?
yes, it was dripping down onto the transmission housing and flowing forward. Originally thought it was the distributor housing but the leak was coming from further back.
I replaced my distributer cause it crapped on me. So I know it's not that gasket, gotta be vtec gaskets. I also have coolant issue where driving on highway temp fluctuates from half to about 5/8ths. Then next morning after car is cooled down radiator is still under pressure and coolant is all in overflow tank, does not return to radiator. This only happens on the highway. I read forums and people say head gasket but I don't think it is that, you habe any insight?
Try checking the coolant hose under the distributor. If you have an oil leak on top of it the oil that drips down causes the hose to wear down prematurely and rupture
Took my car to the mechanic to get new radiator, new hoses, new thermostat and now he’s telling me I’m leaking oil from my distributor and vtec solinoid
Did this fix the leak? im having the same problem
yes it did, I think replacing the bolt that broke on me helped as well.
+JungleKing007 Awesome thanks for the video man Im give it a go as soon as I get the gaskets
+JungleKing007 I replaced the distributor, and I also replaced the Vtec Gaskets and Im still getting that leak /: same spot where you had your leak.
That's not good... Not sure where else to look except the cam cover, maybe a crack, of something it's in between the mating surface and those new gaskets.
What year is this Honda?
It is a 1998
does 2002 fall in this range?
Looks the same as my 2002 Accord which is leaking. I'm repairing mine this Tuesday 6/13/17.
I found my oil down a quart and added one. A few days later it was down two quarts. This is a serious problem if a person isn't familiar with their Ass.
"Come to kindly terms with your Ass, for it bears you."
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do you know how to fix the dipstick tube on a 99 civic whiles i was checking the oil in my car i noticed when i took the dipstick out the tube would pull up with the dipstick which i know it shouldn't do and then i noticed all the oil leaking out all over theres a rubber seal at the bottom of that tube but i dont know what its called or how to fix it...... if anyone knows what im talkin about and can please help me i would really appreciate it thanks
Most oil dipstick tubes have an O'ring at the end where the tube inserts into a port on the oil pan or base of the engine block to seal from leakage, as well as one bolt that holds the tube stable off a bracket somewhere on it. Sounds like the bracket broke off and was only being held in be the o'ring. Would suggest doing a (preferred search engine) search of your year/make/model and oil dipstick tube, and see what images and diagrams pull up just to gain bearings on the situation. Might be best to either talk to a dealer ship for a replacement(o'ring or whole tube) or check out your local salvage yard to see if there is a good one you can pull. Hope this helps. Good Luck!
JungleKing007 Full schematics are Available on hondapartsnow.com Use your VIN and then click on the area (engine, transmission, body etc)
what engine? d15b?
D16Y8
My bolt broke, what is the size?
+Diego Juarez m6 x 1.0 if memory serves correctly, but can't remember length. Think I mention going to the hardware store with one of the unbroken bolts just to match correctly.
Did 98 have a d16z6 like the 95 ex?
No
D16y8
I've replaced that entire component and now it's leaking worse. I switched out the gaskets on the old part it still leaks but not as bad as the new part. At this point I'm fead up with this POS Honda. 02 Honda Civic ex VTEC 156k miles 5sp. Anyone interested. 2,500. OBO
hey bro... what engine is this?
Believe it's the 1.6L DOHC - D16Y8 motor
JungleKing007 lol dohc? it's just a single
+Lexii Morillos whoops, it is a single, my bad! Probably thinking of my Saturn motor as I typed that response, which is DOHC.
Probley your rear main seal
Use a torque wrench.
Wouldn’t trade my civic for anything
I broke 2 🤯
this is for my step dad not me
It ain’t a civic if it don’t got a check engine light lol
It doesn't look like there is an oil leak at the solenoid, i see no evidence of fresh oil or old oil built up from leaking. Unless you cleaned it up before this video i would say your problem is elsewhere.
Didn't get a good angle of the leak. It was leaking from underneath the valve. The oil was traveling along the top of the transmission housing and down the front which originally made me think the distributor was the issue, but after changing the solenoid seals(and the one bolt that broke) as you see here. the leak vanished.
M having the same issue not sure if it’s the vetec part or the rear crankshaft seal ?