Wow next lvl shade tree don’t do this unless assisting bc you already messed up and stripped the torque head, just use the correct size in a 3/8 ratchet for more leverage if needed. Please learn proper mechanical practices keep the bit 💯 square and push the back of the ratchet head to keep it set while braking loose don’t let it slip this is a very easy job.
My 2014 CRV replace VTC,chain, bolt, tensioner, etc. 2 years ago at dealer. There wasn’t any rattle before. Code comes up, dealer replace solenoid work for 6 months, then replace whole VTC package. However, 2 years later rattle sound comes up, and I follow your step replace spring, rattle sound just gone. Thank you for your video.
This man a mechanical badass…. Not only did he show us how to get the job done - but most importantly, and impressively, he did this whole project one handed - while holding the camera on point…. Appreciate genius where you see it 💯💎🫡
lmao… what nonsense. There’s a reason why you see two different CRV’s in the beginning, because the second one (blue one) started when already warmed up (no noise when warm). The one being worked on (gray one) doesn’t start up immediately after it was done because it would still make the noise lol. It doesn’t work, noise comes right back.
Dont liseten to this pendejo!!! Your instructions are decent but your whole method is fucked up, when you use a wrench to try to turn the sprocket on the intake and you have a loose timing chain what you end up doin is you jump the chain and then when you put shit back together your timing is off... At best you will need a new timing chain and shit put back together, at worst you bend some valves and then you will need either a new head or a complete egine!!!! Then you end up having 3 times the amount of work you would have needed over taking the front right wheel off and using the crankshaft bolt to turn the chain over and getting all the bolts off !!!!!!!
I doubt I could do this job. Are you all using the genuine Honda spring? I haven't seen any mention of the part's source. Any idea about how much this fix would cost at a good repair shop?
Best video 😂 It was very difficult to find this gem, maybe in the title of the video it would improve if you put CR-v 2012 - 2016. Thanks for the video.
Gracias por el video, me ayudara a cambiar las bujías, solo me queda la duda de al usar torquimetro que presión llevan, al igual que hacer un lavado de válvulas
I'm a lil late to the party but will this fix also alleviate the feeling Like vtec isn't kicking in and it's a slug? Either way mine is so loud at start up il doing this immediately. Great video
Thanks, and it depends. I would clean the vtec screen filter that’s by the tensioner pulley. And the vtec oil solenoid. And do this fix. Best of luck, AR.
Update: replace the security bolts with regular hex head bolts. If you use the ones marked 10.9 on the head, torque them down to 10 ft. lbs / 120 in. lbs and use blue threadlocker - the kind made to work on oily parts. If you use another grade of bolt, marked 8.8 for example, the torque spec will be less. You need to look up the maximum torque value for the hardware you select. The important thing is that the bolts ARE torqued to near maximum spec. These are NOT bolts you want coming undone while the engine is running!!!
@@mksckumara It improved, but did not fully resolve in my case. I also worked the locking pin over with some abrasives and replaced the timing chain tensioner.
Was going to replace actuator but the bolt was so tight, it got sharpened round pretty much as i tried tobreak it loose and couldnt. Will try to do this tomorrow using the spring of the new actuator thats now useless unless I replace the whole cam shaft. Hope it works. If anyone is interested in how it went some time down the line, feel free to reply to my comment.
@@rjc81698 neighbor was helping me and fucked up the vtc actuator bolt by using instead of 6 edged socket, a 12 edged one. Now the bolt is pretty round and even 6 edged can't help. But get a long breaker bar, maybe a pipe to get even more leverage. The bolt is tough
Hey man my car make this sound but it doesn't go away, I've set all valves to spec and it has gotten a little better but still rattling like that. Any idea's? Hope your cousin's pup is alright!
Best video by far on how to replace the transmission filter for a 2012. What connectors to remove to get more space, socket sizes, etc. I find that when taking the filter box out, it comes out a lot easier if you spray the connection points with silicone spray. Well done!
Appreciate the Video ! Incredibly helpful but it would be INCREDIBLY helpful if you included just a few words as you went along. - ( for example ) It would be very helpful when you showed us the tools required if you simply gave a quick description. Plus a basic commentary & a few tips as you went along. Not criticism just trying to be helpful & get you more subscribers.
It's not much, but to find out, take your torque wrench and set it to 5 ft. lbs. and try to break them free. That won't work, but it's where to start, because you will try again and go up 1 ft. lb. until they break free. Whatever is the setting that broke them free is what you need to tighten them back to.
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Hi. As anyone opened the front cover of their VTC Actuator and stretched the lock pin spring in it? If so, did it work out fine? Can it damage anything over time? Thanks
@@Daniel-xq7ny Not many but stretching the spring does not increase its uncompressed force significantly so there's little to no risk. It may not even fix your issues because the spring returns to its original shape with heat. The biggest risk is dropping something into the engine while the valve cover is off. TBH you could either live with the rattle, try this fix, or replace the VTC altogether. Depending on your mileage and service history, you may have luck using an engine flush additive and fresh oil change. The VTC has tight tolerances so any gunk/debris can reduce oil flow and/or ability return to the locked position. YMMV
@@AmritBanks Asking because on my 2010 CR-V I did stretch it a little than and no more rattle on cold start. But a little tapping noise started until hot and it was the chain tensioner. Was is just coincidence?
I've found the failure to be a broken pin that holds the actuator in the locked position. Replacing the cam gear with the updated part fixed the issue. Not to bad of a job. Quite technical though.
You don't need to turn the camshaft, just take note of the direction of the faceplace. Turning it is just for easier access to the spring and reduces the likelihood you drop it.
No, I did that to have a better position to remove the bolts and not drop anything into the engine, but if doing this make sure your timing chain is not stretched or loose, because it can cause the chain to skip some teeth and you willl have to get engine back into timing. Good Luck
