2006-2015 Honda Civic Valve Cover Gasket Replacement DIY 

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Best video on changing this gasket. No music, no BS talking, and perfectly clear video. Thank you!

Every automotive DIY on RU-vid needs to be edited this way. THANK YOU!!!

Awesome, this is well edited and no long talks before or after. Just short and simple and I was able to do it myself. Thank you!

DIY videos (and perhaps their audiences even more so) frequently suffer from the same nonsense that plagues recipe websites: long-winded preamble that often runs longer than the useful content by several orders of magnitude. The way this video was produced and edited should be regarded as the gold standard for all types of DIY instructionals. It's all business. Literally no one who searches for something like this cares about ANYTHING in the video that isn't "So how do I fix this?" Thank you for showing me what I needed to know without wasting my time.

I like this setup. No talking, detailed shots, thorough such as wiping away from engine and using duster to blow debris off valve cover, torque specs etc...well done

And this folks is what a great video looks like, no chatter, no nonsense, step by step, cut and dry. Great video, thanks for posting it.

1000% times better then top mechanic youtubers but there are some gem channels out there as well, this one included

oh if only they could all be so straightforward. big credit to the editing. I wish the entire internet would copy your stellar example of getting to the point

Hey just wanted to say, these videos are quick, easy to follow and clear. Straight to the point no talking lol. I washed my engine bay yesterday making sure I covered all the electrical components. Was quick and turned out alright, gonna replace my valve gasket soon so thanks for this video! Good content man, keep it up 👍🏽

Thanks for showing the torque sequence. A lot of tutorials leave this important step out!

Thank you. I was just quoted a LARGE amount of money to replace the valve cover gasket. After watching this GREAT DIY video I feel comfortable doing it myself and saving a few hundred dollars.

Outstanding, thank you so much for this video. Dealer quoted me 400.00 to do this all I need is that special gasket and that honda seal stuff and just some time. I can do this myself. This car has been amazing and I love it and don't want to get rid of it. Just had the accessory drive belt tensioner assembly replaced. NOT CHEAP. THANK YOU FOR BEING ON RU-vid.

Best self explained video I’ve seen so far. Thank you for your expertise.

Such a perfectly helpful and well put-together tutorial for this. You are the man, thanks!

I don't understand RU-vid - This is a perfect video, who could ask for more and why would anyone dislike - SMH. Thx so much for sharing - I will subscribe.

I usually don't comment on videos, but i actually really enjoyed this video. Thanks for making it

Very nice! Couldn't find a video for my 08honda civic this past Sat..and jus went all in.. I did it exactly how u did it.. It was a pain finding them 2 screws in the back hidden😅... But mission accomplished 👍

Thanks a lot, i did mine today. Some tips, always disconnect negative battery terminal, and properly check if the seal is sitting flush. I didnt disconnect the battery and it started giving me codes and misfire. Luckily also saw the seal little bit out of place on the right side below the rubber pipe, its a tricky area. Had to remove and fix twice and its all fine now.

Thank you for making this video. It is excellent and I just finished changing the gasket on my son's Civic. Went smoothly because of you!

Very good. No fluff, all the important steps. Thank you!

Still helping people to this day... i like it

Just did this today thanks to your video for the help? My old one was slowing oil to leak because it was pretty much rotted. Thank you!!

Best diy videos on youtube

You got the hands of a heart surgeon great job

Man talk about a simple video and a great walkthrough. I was gifted a little 08 civic that needs a little love but overall runs great, I noticed the gasket is leaking a little so this is a perfect video for getting that replaced.

direct to the point, well done! need to save this on my playlist for future diy

omg your like to only one that works on this car!! and have clear footage thank you thank you thank you!!!! everytime im doing somthing on my civic i watch ur vids thank you again!!

Thank you for a very clean and proper video, great work!

One of the best how to do the work yourself. Thank you.

My Civic's headgasket just blew, and this saved me a world of hurt! Even ::I:: can fix it! Thank you so much for posting this!

one of the best videos i have seen thanks man

Just got a 08 Honda Civic, needs this not asap but still I’ve never worked on cars and this is perfect video I will be attempting Wednesday 🤣

Gold. This is just pure gold. Tks man. I have to do the valve adjustment and was struggling myself wondering how was the procedure to remove the valve cover. Again. Tks and keep up this amazing work! Tip: put some electric tape over the flat screw driver head to prevent damage on that plastic screw.

Grestest video ever. Cant say enough. Great job!

Best gasket replacement vid. Thank you

Thanks so much for this video and I will replace it on the wekend. Was gonna take it to the shop but it looks easy.

I Subbed. I have an oil leak in that area, and its gathered around the spark plugs. Im gonna start with this first. Thank you so much!

Nice video, just done mine and all went ok, mine had leaked a lot worse(110k miles) just take your time and be very careful on those rocker cover bolts don't over tighten them. Cheers.

Awesome vid dude! Looks like I might have to do this to my daughter's civic soon. Hope it goes as smooth as yers🤞

Thanks buddy for this video You're the best...No more comment. Thanks again

Great video, I am going to try this out this weekend or next and this will be a great help.

Such a simple good little motor

That is a great tutorial. Many thanks.

Just what I needed. Thank you

Quick and to point thank you for this video

Don't get no better than that i have not done mine yet but thank you so much for showing us 😊

Thank You I couldnt find the other 2 bolts and they were on the back side of the 06 civic covered by a plastic.

Great video! Replacing mine soon

And he does it again!! It doesn’t get better than this folks! When I need to do a job on the Honda and I see it’s a video from him I KNOW IM IN GOOD HANDS 🙌 Thank you!

Nice tutorial! Thank you!

LOVE THIS VERY DETAILED

no bullshit music, just the facts, visually - nicely done.

Very well done thanks for posting

Thanks for sharing this diy

Perfect video!

Can you do a Honda civic 2007 power steering pump replacement?

Now we just need one for the 1.3l for the hybrid.👍🏼

Thanks, very helpful

Great video thanks 🙏🏽

You're the man.. Thankyou

excellent video! thanks.

Thanks brother I’ll do it my self ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Bro this video is fucking awesome man I really appreciate you doing it , adding value to the world my brotha good shit💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

just did this on a 2008 civic DX...just one thing for someone who wants to do it, it's better to remove the cowl panel, to easily get to the 4 valve cover bolts on the backside...you can also choose not to, but it'll be annoying...also the replacement gasket, when you put it in, you might think its long and its not the right one, but you just have to insert it tight all around, and it'll be just right. thanks @MrRangerZr1

Great video

Nice camera skills and hands

Es el mejor video de todos

Detailed thank u brother

Thx video was clear and straight forward. Sadly I broken one of the bolts and now oil is leaking slowly out the back. Gonna fix it tho. But thx

Nice fkn video! no bs all about that action boss!

just subbed thank you!

Legit the best video haha. Anything special I need to remove the Hondabond or just scrape it off

Thanks so much! Is the Honda bond only applies to those two spots on the head?

Thank you very much

Another good, useful video. Thanks! Question: Does the 2019 Honda 3.5L V6 still have a timing belt?

Great video how tight do I need to tighten the valve cover bolts?

Great video! I had a question that might sound dumb but I recently topped off my oil, do I have to drain it to access this area?

Thanks !

Hi what type are those first plastic screws you opened, i need to buy new ones!

i did this in like 40mins. however i used a flat head to get the cam seal cap out. it didnt give me issues. after that i still had time left to knock out valve cover gasket b 4 work lol. good video though man.

great great video, I'm a little confused though, at 4:25 "apply new hondabond sealant"?? is that the gasket itself or did you add anything the outer rim of the head, i didn't see any material...

Nice.

Amazing

Do I need to drain the oil to change the Rocker valve cover gasket? Can I use permatex instead of hondabond? If so any idea which one to use? (Can't find hondabond here)

Hey quick question, why is the hondabond sealent only applied on the corners and not around the whole perimeter of the gasket? I'm assuming it's just to prevent leaks from vibration instead of actually sealing since that is what the gasket is for. Thanks in advance !

i might have missed it but where did you put the sealant when you were replacing it back?

Thankbyou so much for ur video Just quick question Don u have to place hondabond only in the spot u did? And do u have to empty it from oil before u start?

How much is a dab or two of sealant actually doing here?

Just the way I love my videos ! Liked ✅ Commented ✅ Subscribed ✅ Thank you ! ❤️

Great video! Only question I have is does the Honda Bond go all the way around?

Does the 1.8 have the "Cylinder Head Plug" that could also leak oil? Im getting ready to order parts and r/r the valve cover gasket on my 1.8, but noticed that the 1.7 has a plug located on passenger side suspiciously where i have a leak that my alternator is shooting straight up.

Can u do knock sensor without removing all that. I have 2009 honda civic sedan 4 door 1.8 engine

You gotta love this guy-does the job and don't say sh#t....

are the two spots you did a close up on the only spots i need the hondabond sealant on?

Hey I was wondering if I need a torque wrench since this is just the valve cover?

Hi, thanks for this great video. My one question is: how do you know how much torque you have with the wrenches you listed in the description? I bought them, but can’t figure out how to measure torque

Are the link that you have on here for the part is it for a 1.8L?

Anyone have any experience with one of the valve cover bolts snapping with part of the bolt down in the threads?

How come autozone valve cover gasket comes with 4 round ones also? Amazon one won’t get here til the 10th and I’m trying to do it ASAP