Honda Civic 1.7L Head Gasket Replacement OVERVIEW/TIPS - PART 1

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~PART 2: • Putting Jen To Work - ...
This is a fast-paced overview of what's involved with replacing the cylinder head gasket on a Honda Civic 1.7L engine. 2001 to 2005. Jen's car was overheating and constantly blowing through antifreeze. Her heat also did not work(always blew cold).After some preliminary diagnostic I determined that the head gasket was allowing combustion gases to blow into the cooling system. Very common problem on these Honda 1.7 liter engines. We ended up replacing the piston rings and honing the cylinders at the same time which is going to be in part 2 . This is not a step-by-step video. It's meant to be just an overview with some tips and important points. `
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@Screamingshadow 3 года назад

Done plenty of engine repairs before, but was definitely super awesome to hear/see someone go over the do's and dont's, step by step. Really awesome and helped me out rebuilding my own 02 civic just couple weeks ago. Thank you!

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

Sweet! Awesome to hear the video was helpful for somebody who already has a lot of experience as well. thanks

@sighmachine_ Год назад

This video helped me to realize I'd rather not do it myself

@brucepeninsula2036 10 месяцев назад

😅 punk!!

@jamesirving1085 9 месяцев назад

😂😂😂😂 lol this is why we mechanics stay in business. lol.

@favee5447 7 месяцев назад

Ok sweety

@michaelhancockjr9242 7 месяцев назад

I got to this and it irritates me when i see him take the water pump off cause the mechanic I was going to use was going to charge 2700 to do the head gasket and water pump to find out that ya have to take the water pump of to change the gasket is frustrating

@javiers.5594 7 месяцев назад

@@favee5447😂😂😂😂

@k5ryannc 6 месяцев назад

Perfect video. Thanks for not making me watch you remove every nut and bolt. Really like this style. Appreciate you taking the time to post!

@slyguyaction Год назад

So much respect for Chris. Really thorough mechanic and the videos are really fun to watch. And Jenn! She's kicking ass here! Thanks guys!!!

@rachelrathman8034 3 года назад

I just wanted to thank you for specifying bolt sizes. Most don't do that and it helps a lot!

@PeterDenHartogEng 3 года назад

This was a huge help, thanks for showing each set of fasteners and getting right to the point. It can be tricky if you don't know where all the little 10mm bolts are, but this video made the process a lot smoother.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

Awesome to hear you found the video helpful and I really appreciate the feedback. Cheers!

@BS.-.- 2 года назад

I did a "tip and slip" headgasket on a older civic. Just removed the intake bracket, exhaust manifold and cam pully then pulled the gasket out/in. Drove that car for 5yrs.

@oceanzmusic 4 месяца назад

best way to do it , im sure the same can be done this year if you dont need a new belt.

@Godisgr8always День назад

Huh?

@matthewscott20infinity64 2 года назад

This is the best video I’ve seen yet for this job, I’ve done a few before but learned a few things I didn’t know

@sierrasixgrey 11 месяцев назад

Dude! You and I could work together with zero issues. I LIKE YOUR STYLE. No bs. Just do it fast and right with tech specs sprinkles. Good job

@Eberger82 2 года назад

Just want to thank you for this video. Was very helpful in doing my Civic that's been parked in my back yard for 2 years. Crazy gas prices forced me to get her back on the road. Thanks alot

@phrenologisto Год назад

How long did the job take you? Did you buy the Honda bolt tool?

@jjgag601 3 года назад

thanks for sharing and taking the extra time to remove all the bolts so we the audience could see it down and dirty. Looking forward to part 2. Keep up the good work.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

I appreciate you watching the video and commenting. Thanks a lot. And yeah part 2 coming soon. Got some pretty good footage of Jen cranking away

@alanwhitaker7919 2 месяца назад

Where is part 2? @@NoNonsenseKnowHow

@azulycrema17 3 года назад

Great video 👍🏾 My mechanic told me I needed this done to my 2002 Honda Civic but i really love your rims .

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

@danielkenner3923 3 года назад

This is exactly what I needed. I thought I was in over my head. Just off corse a bit

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

Awesome! Glad to hear it helped out

@tinahowery7790 3 года назад

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@jacobhammer3205 Год назад

Awesome video!! I’m doing mine this weekend and know what I’m getting into but it’s nice to see it all together in a video

@danyang8171 3 года назад

Hi Chris, amazing work, thank you for making such fabulous video with tremendous inspiration! Eager to see part 2. It seems really special that cleaning the pistons will not necessarily take out the whole engine with an engine hoist. Hope you can share about main/crank and rod bearings in the future.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

Hey Dan. I really appreciate your comments and feedback! I'll get working on editing the footage from part 2 soon.

@carsongibbins4000 Год назад

Best video man! Thank you, I’m a mechanic for a living and still walked away with some key knowledge! Keep up the great work! Gained a subscribe from me

@luisruiz6088 Год назад

BEST VIDEO OUT THERE, YOU WERE RIGHT, LONGER VIDEOS ON STEP BY STEP ISN'T GOOD SOMETIMES, YOU GOT TO THE POINT & IT IS WAY EASIER WHEN YOU EXPLAIN IT, FORSURE WILL BE LOOKING AT YOUR VIDEOS, GREAT JOB BRO, BEEN LOOKING WAY TO LONG FOR A VIDEO LIKE THIS ONE & IM GLAD I FOUND IT. AGAIN THANK YOU, MADE MY JOB EASIER WHEN I DO IT TO MY CAR.

@tghepburn1390 3 года назад

THANKYOU SIR! Excellent production! You have put so much effort into this video by doing everything twice, staging each segment of the video, making sure to cover all the major points, and not wasting time on trivial operations etc. You are obviously very experienced with Honda, coming from one who is somewhat experienced. Amazing

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

Thanks man I appreciate your feedback. Glad you found the video informative and helpful.

@jeremiahpetersen6626 3 года назад

Good work man! This is a great video and you did a good job summarizing and not making me watch a forever long video. You gave me exactly what I was looking for!

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

thanks, and great to hear it was helpful! Appreciate you dropping a comment.

@jeremiahpetersen6626 3 года назад

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow which gaskets will I HAVE to have? I’m going to start next week but would like to get the things that I know I will need on order so that it’s here when I tear into it.

@bryancarboni4493 Год назад

Wanted to thank u ur video helped me do my very first head gasket job ever once I had everything back together the car fired up and is running so much better thank u for passing on some knowledge

@trevormorgan7138 Год назад

Great video. I am preparing myself to do mine and need a refresher. I work at a RAM dealer and have access to a lift... but i haven't torn my Honda apart in a while lol.... Very good video, detailed and didn't miss anything important that I could tell. Not hours long either which is nice.

@AaronForsberg-yy5pb Год назад

Thanks buddy your u showed me in a quick fashion how to do this. The 20 min video is going to save me hours and got good tips from you.

@leotafoya4284 2 месяца назад

Thanks Chris, got the job completed. Right now my car dosent start so I replaced the starter. Other than that your video is on point thank you

@lionelduarte4205 3 года назад

This video is the best one I found. Your the man Chris.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

Awesome to hear the positive feedback and thanks Lionel

@xZkhalx3665 7 месяцев назад

Hey man thanks i have an 04' civic 1.7 sohc that i just bought, plan to change cylinder gasket as well, but now i thinking on changing everything-timing gasket, water pump, to thermostat, valve gasket, piston rings, alternator. Great vid, gkad to see someone else doing it before i try gives me a bit of a go ahead

@iluvcrypto7138 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the video. I'm gonna fall along the step-by-step for the second time. I figured this out the first time by myself

@icucode Год назад

Awesome tutorial! I like the fast paced speed.

@crazylatino7727 7 месяцев назад

Awesome videos really helped me would not have been able to complete without your help 👍

3 года назад

Thank you for making this video and not adding any background music!

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

haha, you're welcome. Sometimes I do background music, but I try to not over kill it. Seems like all the videos that are really popular always have background music

@cpdahl83 3 года назад

Excellent job with the video!! I am an advanced DIYer and learned some great tips from you! Thanks!!

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

Thanks Craig and I'm excited to hear you found it's informative. Wasn't sure how this one would be perceived. Thanks for your feedback!

@ronaldbingling2 2 месяца назад

Awesome video man, watching from Jamaica. This made me more confident I could remember all that u did here or most of what u did. I will be replacing mines soon will make sure every step u did is done before putting it all back together

@dongodav Год назад

THANK YOU FOR CONCISE quick and dirty for people that have mechanical skills but dont do it everyday. I skipped video to where i was went from there. Excellent!

@NoNonsenseKnowHow Год назад

Glad it helped

@RVP1955 9 месяцев назад

You did a great job showing us what is involved.

@jmwatkins83 Год назад

as a 20 year veteran auto mechanic i appreciate this video and hope people appreciate the effort involved in our trade because mose and i mean 80 percent have no idea how hard this job is .....thanks for the videos man im a sub and always will be

@rayperez9126 2 года назад

Thanks for these video 📹 I had the same problem whit my Honda Civic 1.7l vtec it was blowing the antifreeze into the canister and it was overheating even when the fans were on it turned out to be the head gasket I changed it and water pump and timing belt now it doesn't overheat no more runs like a baby 😇🙏👍

@nstorm390 3 года назад

Thank you sir!!! You just saved me 800 dollars!! Just took mine off thanks to you. Wish I'd ordered that Fel-pro kit though. Got oem HG and felpro for the rest. 🙏❤💪👍

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

That's amazing to hear! Glad you're tearing in and doing it yourself. Totally worth it. And hearing a comment like yours makes it worth it to make these videos. Good luck on it

@sam59102 2 года назад

Nice video! Very informative and efficient!

@znghant Год назад

THIS is the video I needed. Thanks so much for this. Doing this job on my own D17 in a week or two and this is a wealth of information.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@NoNonsenseKnowHow Год назад

And good luck on the job

@truenexus1usa 3 года назад

Excellent video with very good sound quality. I liked the way you pre-disassembled to keep the job rolling. The really superior points are showing us the 'special' tools you made. (I resemble that). And the superior tip on hand 'machining' the top of the block. With that being said, I know I will not attempt to work on that Honda. I bought new a '77 Civic CVCC. It had a head gasket recall. That was one really crappy vehicle. The engine and manual 5-speed transmission had major problems. The 3rd gear synchro broke and the cam shaft lobes were fracturing. I had to rebuild the carb with Honda kit 2 times while I owned it. Starter went bad. The timing belt job was the only easy maintenance about it. In just 4 years and only about 80k the body rusted in half just behind the front wheels. I would never buy another Honda new and if I bought a used one I would know just what their piles of junk are worth.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

Thanks Greg I appreciate the feedback on the video. And damn 1977 Civic! That's pretty cool. Yeah I always heard Hondas weren't built quite as good back in the seventies.

@tech1mechanic 3 года назад

excellent video. straight to the point no bullshitting in between.

@MrSupernova111 10 месяцев назад

Phenomenal walkthrough! Thanks!

@jaymesya3187 2 года назад

great guy, thankyou for making these videos i trust you and you know what your talking about man, i appreciate you!

@goesks 3 года назад

Thank you for making these videos! Super helpful man. I'm especially excited to see that you put the Part 2 link up! however it's set to private:(

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

Awesome to hear the video was helpful! Part 2 goes live today at noon. Appreciate you. Thanks

@FrostieBiite 2 года назад

I did this on my 99 D16Y7 civic there was barley any hoses intake was easy to remove I was done in like 3 hours them my 04 civic busted it's head gasket and I was going nuts there's so much more to this dam car thank you for all the detail wish me luck i got this I'm a bit nervous hopefully I don't have to call the junk yard to come tow it away.

@joeynanez9897 Год назад

Great video editing and instructions 👌

@El91637 2 года назад

Excellent summary. Thanks for sharing this.

@josephsparaco8082 5 месяцев назад

Great work man. Useful and to the point thank you

@SparklingRufus 9 месяцев назад

Awesome video, great overview. And great explanation.

@nathanleroux2424 2 года назад

Great video!! I'm gonna try this myself because of your video!!

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 2 года назад

Thanks, and awesome! Good luck on the job

@brianbejado3237 3 года назад

Excellent DIY👍🏾👍🏾, using this video as my go to reference when i go in the process of replacing the headgasket

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

Right on! Thanks and good luck on it. Check out part 2 for a couple other tips

@brianbejado3237 3 года назад

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow will do sir👍🏾

@phrenologisto Год назад

Would you look at this! A video on RU-vid with not a wasted second. Great wotk, my guy! thanks for sharing and helping me to decide whether this is worth doing or whether it's time to say goodbye to the old girl. Would you do the rings or inspect the bottom end at all? I figured rings since you're most of the way and waiting on the head shop anyways. absolutely top notch video! Thank you for not talking about yourself or explaining the video at the start. I don't know how we got to thinking that videos need introductions, but if a picture says a thousand words, your video doesn't need an intro. YOUR video should be a standard reference for all mechanical how-to's for non-beginners. Liked, subbed, and will check out your other stuff when I have the car back on the road. Cheers!

@AkPacerPilot 2 года назад

Great job… good detail!

@chrisok66 7 месяцев назад

One thing I found that worked at getting those stubborn bolts in the back where you had 5 different wrenches including a stubby, I just used a 1/2 inch and a 12 mm from above. Didn't strip them either. It was able to come off smooth as butter that way! Just figured if anyone else doesn't have that array of wrenches maybe give that a try. Edit: used this technique while putting them back on and it was a breeze. just slowly put them on : if the 12 mm didnt spin it on first try, I switched to the half inch.

@dchinery55 2 года назад

VERY IMPRESSIVE, STRAIGHTFORWARD VIDEO!!

@thinkingmonk9676 3 года назад

That was a good tutorial. Youre an outstanding dude. Thank you.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

Thanks man I appreciate the feedback

@alexcuevas4495 2 года назад

Thanks am about to do all that. Very helpful.

@leotafoya4284 3 месяца назад

Thank you Chris I'm going to have to tackle this tonight or this weekend. wish me luck

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 месяца назад

No problem, good luck on the job!

@cedrictheshinobi6087 3 года назад

Wat sensor is it? I just broke a sensors on the left side near the area between the air box and grounding cable, its sensor is directly bolted into the engine looks like i need a 20 or 21 mm socket to remove it

@johnciely8209 3 года назад

Great overall look at what’s involved.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

Thanks John I appreciate the feedback

@Welkom0169 3 года назад

Thanks alot, it helped alot!

@andrewcapra52 Год назад

What grit emery cloth did you use?

@Mrnhorney 2 года назад

Do I need to drain the oil out of it as well?

@dustinkruse3070 Год назад

I found a frost plug inside the head when I took the valve cover off! What does this mean?

@ussliberty4631 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the upload

@phrenologisto Год назад

How much time is budgeted for a head gasket replacement in a shop setting? How long did it take you? Is it a realistic weekend job, minus the machinist and assuming a flat block?

@chrisfisichella6659 5 месяцев назад

Excellent job. Thank you.

@manuelvargas856 3 года назад

Yes Anyone looking for info with mech exp can relate bravo no BS in between Thank you!

@daves_not_here_mannn Год назад

good stuff man!

@joshuajanuary3847 5 месяцев назад

how wide were the v blocks you used to sand down the engine block I thinking about getting the 6 inch long ones but idk how wide the engine block is

@denniskhan9268 2 года назад

Awesome DIY video

@chippedtoothzabalandco.676 10 месяцев назад

Are you in central CA valley? How much to do mine brother? I’m scared lol

@markduncan6690 Год назад

Nice Haircut Chris!

@dempseybrown5615 10 месяцев назад

Will the car run just fine with a blown herald gasket?

@GX6RDR 3 года назад

Very informative walkthrough, thank you! Now what do I tell the machinist what I need done to the head? Don't really know the linggo from what can be done to the head. I read from forums "cleaned and resurfaced", which sounds exactly like what I'd want. Just basic maintenance and nothing fancy. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated. Thanks again for a great video!!! My 03 Civic still runs great and does not have a blown gasket but has 220k miles. I just wanted to do this to hopefully prolong the life of the engine. Had this car since mile 1 and always maintained it well.

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

Yeah just tell your machinist that you want it cleaned, inspected, and resurfaced. Getting a valve job wouldn't be a bad idea, but if you inspect it and everything looks okay then probably be okay without if you didn't have issues before

@sonorashu6335 Год назад

Great video, thanks

@bestillandknow3939 9 месяцев назад

I have done 2 of these recently. The second only to clean out the EGR system after I saw how much carbon was deposited in the first. I am convinced that plugged EGR systems are a cause of head gasket failure. That aside, about the nuts/bolts that appear hold the intake to the head. You only have to remove the two outside lower corners with the long nuts (easy), and the middle top nut (easy to remove but careful you don't lose the nut (use a magneted wrench if possible. The bottom two bolts are the most difficult IF you try to remove without pulling out the entire intake assembly WIT the aluminum EGR plate. Presuming the fuel, vacuum, and electrical connectors are removed, the whole intake assembly should come off. Once it is off, you can lift the assembly to access the two lower remaining bolts. When reinstalling, ensure you install and tighten these two bolts into the EDR plate first. SO much easier that trying to remove or replace them while hanging on the head.

@ictadventures Год назад

Sir is this apply to 2001 to 2005 honda civic?

@gregdeltorto9029 3 года назад

Wow! My 2004 Civic needs some nursing. I am a back yard mechanic, who has convinced me to not tackle such a job. Thx for saving me a lot of time. Where's your garage?!

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

I'm in bucks county Pennsylvania

@theresatruax3846 3 года назад

Excellent video!!!!!!

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

Thanks Theresa I really appreciate the feedback!

@ericcollins3327 2 месяца назад

I had someone turn my cam gear when my head was off, would that be a problem

@2ss701 2 года назад

How many miles were on it?

@usecom1 Год назад

I read Honda has a TSB saying that they rec a different gasket and head bolts PN#s after a head gasket failure vs. "other reason"

@samsongabrielimmanuelgarci6191 3 года назад

Excellent

@eldongee Год назад

Just ripped the head off an '01. Sheesh. Off too the machine shop. Thank u bro

@jtorrico 5 месяцев назад

Where are you located? I wish i could hire you to do the head gasket and timing belt replacement, all the things for my 2005 Honda Civic.

@RecStuff21 3 года назад

I’m not a mechanic, but I know I few things and I learn something new on all your videos.. great job. 👍🏻

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

Awesome to hear that. And you're not missing out on much with not being a mechanic! LOL. I appreciate you tuning in. Thank you

@chrissanders2562 2 дня назад

Now i know where those two plastic spacers go back.

@primavera919 2 года назад

Was planning to do it myself, then I saw your video and now I want to sell the car

@samsongabrielimmanuelgarci6191 3 года назад

Fantastic

@samsongabrielimmanuelgarci6191 3 года назад

Thanks

@miahj6621 2 года назад

Sanding the block like that still in the car, how do you get the tiny metal particles out of the block afterwards?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 2 года назад

You could pack paper towels in the cooling jackets. Or just flush them out. It's just a little bit of dust

@joelreyes1343 3 года назад

I have an over hesting problem coolant blows over from the coolant resevoir and bubbling in the resevoir hesd gasket?

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 3 года назад

Short answer: yes. And these Honda 1.7l engines are notorious for head gasket problems. Do not just slip and slide. Make sure to get head resurfaced

@markduncan6690 Год назад

By the way- Nice Haircut!

@seekingthestokewithneeks6640 2 года назад

Hey great vid! Mind if I ask where you got your extension organizer for the lid on your snap on box!? I have the same box and would love to put mine neatly together like yours

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 2 года назад

I used a piece of oak wood and made it. I actually did a video showing some details on this a long while back.

@seekingthestokewithneeks6640 2 года назад

@@NoNonsenseKnowHow thanks I’ll try to dig and find it!

@LSYaii Месяц назад

Thanks 💯

@Crypt0Crossf1re Год назад

Thank you for giving me the idea of getting this done, this is quite a bit of work, and other things that I would need to know what else to get replaced once the engine is open. #DogeDope

@jonhvac 2 года назад

Great video

@NoNonsenseKnowHow 2 года назад

Thx

@netsurfers9357 Год назад

I had a Honda CVCC years ago, in fact replaced the engine and put so much money into it, including the thermostat, water temp sensor, only to find out that the radiator wasn't allowing flow and overheating the engine!... Hope this helps other's out there!... Overheating is common with the CVCC's.

@anthony-zc1pj Год назад

i currently have an over heating issue with my 04 EX civic. It bubbles up the coolant , any tips ?

@netsurfers9357 Год назад

@@anthony-zc1pj You should have an air bleed valve near the intake manifold that will allow you to bleed the air out of the cooling system. Least that is what my Honda CVCC had. You may also want to check to find when the thermostat opens, as it may not be opening at the right temperature or someone could have reversed it opposite from the directional flow. Sometimes the bottom of the radiator gets plugged later on, check for the flow after bleeding the air out of the system. There is also a temperature coolant sensor located usually on the front of the block that may be faulty (turns the electric fan off/on) and there are testing procedures that will tell you if the sensor is working properly. Just some suggestions as to where to check about overheating of the engine. This website people are talking about: The bleed bolt is on the back of the block near the oil pressure sensor and the oil filter. It's a pain to loosen, even when you have the engine out of the car... I wouldn't use it. Just raise the front end of the car up and turn the heat on full. Same effect. www.hondacivicforum.com/forum/mechanical-problems-technical-chat-8/where-coolant-bleed-bolt-86925/ honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/duh-where-coolant-bleeder-valve-1599417/