How to change HeadGasket 1.5L Turbo 2018 Honda Accord Part 2 

Thank you so much for making this, it helps way more than any manual or book ever could.

I commend you for an excellent job, you're teaching us all a valuable lesson in a world of the unknown and making it easier. Honda has to step it up and repair this problem that costing there loyal customers thousands, I just sold a 2013 CRV that was perfect and now i have a 2020 CRV and I'm afeard if i will have a catastrophic failure that will cost me this repair or an engine. Painful!!! We have to make a kit to correct this problems, better head bolts modification, getting rid of the notch in the middle of the cylinder sleeves, copper or steel head gasket. Not patch and wait for this to happen again. Grant it maintenance is a large factor of making your vehicle regardless of brand last. By the look of the oil he or she did not care. Thank you for your video.

Thanks for putting these 2 videos together. Your editing is impeccable! You should set up a donation link.

Excellent Video. I really appreciate you taking the time to show the whole process with such details. Kudos to you. 👏 On another note, I can't believe no one has bother to post the proper part number for the head bolts. 🤦🏻‍♂️

I drop the motor at work, love having all the room as opposed to dealing with lack of access with it on the car. Nice vid 👍👍

Thank you so much for sharing this video, awesome, question where did you get that tool from for the gasket maker (Silicone)?

Nice Video. A few points. Several mentions of the wrong head bolt torque. That’s a serious mistake if true. Might need an update? For the RTV sealer. Not used to glue these engines. “The Right Stuff” is superior and closer to the original. The chain housing does not have any dowels aligning it to the engine. It might be useful to temporarily install the crank balancer pulley before snugging any of the bolts so the seal will run true.

A2Z Auto Masters. Great video, you are very detailed. My one question is the torque numbers you listed are much different than the honda instructions for a 2018 Accord 1.5 t. Am I reading something wrong?

Great video's and yes I subscribed. Amazing how you did that from memory.....wish we had a good mechanic here like you!!!

Did it myself following the videos thanks

Hi. Thanks for informative video. How did you clean and prepare block and head surfaces? Thank you

How long does it take for that job? Really amazing! Congrats!

Shees, a whole lot of work

Great information! My son's 2018 Accord 1.5 apparently has a blown head gasket. There was a misfire code on cylinder head #1. Could there be more be more potential for further damage? His car is not leaking, but does have the occasional sputtering that you mentioned. We would definitely come out to see you, but we're in CA. Thank you for any information.

2018 Honda Accord EX-L 1.5 73,300 miles. Just came back from the dealer. Started with christmas tree lights (every warning light) going off in the car. Thought it was a bad battery, bought a battery wasn't that. Misfire on cylinder 3. Blown head gasket with a possible leak or deformed engine. They recommend buying a new engine at a cost of around $10,000.00. Went down an internet rabbit hole and it seems that the problem is quite major with thousands of posts all over the internet. The problem is believed to be making the engine more emissions-friendly to deal with government ratings; what they didn't foresee was the gaskets couldn't take the pressure. I contacted Honda GoodWill and seeing what they say, I'm not holding my breath. I've owned 1998 Honda Civic, 2009 Honda Civic, 2013 Honda Accord, 2016 Honda Accord, and 2018 Honda Accord...it's looking like this will be my families FINAL Honda.

The specs that I have been seeing for the 1.5 turbo is 22 FT/LBS, and then 165 degrees. Your sequence seems correct for the 2.0 turbo engine, but not the 1.5.

Was using your video for assembly sequence and torque specs but you never told me torque for balancer bolt? Great video though, thanks.

Same issue here and Honda wants $8500 to replace the engine. Too many head gasket issues with this engine. Honda should face the fact this engine is not good and recall it for repair.

Did you send the cylinder head to the machine shop?, I don't see If you make the valve adjustment?

would you recommend any preventative maintenance. Would it be worth installing some ARP headbolts so this doesn't happen? I heard that is where the failure is happening

Great!! Great! Video . One question? Did you have the head resurface also? My and son and I are in the process of doing this now and because of your video we are saving him ^$6G. Thanks again!!

Best bet is putting in arp headstuds. Doesn’t matter how many times you do this job chance of head lift causing head gasket leak is common. So buy aftermarket headstuds to prevent yourself from doing this again.

Are those head bolts M8 bolts? I wonder why Honda went with such thin bolts when the K series used M12.

My bottom two 12mm bolts on the timing cover went from righty tighty to righty loosey when torquing to 24 ft lbs. :/

What was the process for cleaning the head?

I hope people don't think it takes 45 minutes to do this. 🤣🤣 Took me 7 1/2 hours to take it all apart.. 🤦

beautiful video and fantastic explanation. however , wasnt too clear on how to align the timing marks and chain. especially to the crack gear ?

Did you have to get the cylinder head resurfaced?

You used the torque specs for the 2.0 model not the 1.5, the 1.5 calls for 30nm then 165 degrees

hope your spec is correct for head torque. Our IN network is down LOL! so im trusting you

Super 🤞 thank you for your time and efforts

Where is your shop located? Thanks for the vid! Hope business is doing incredibly well!!

Did you clean up the old silicon from the oil pan

That's a lots of work. Normal people can not do this job.!!!

Is the 2.0 better and if so can an engine swap from a 1.5 to a 2.0 be possible. If so how and what is needed? Any help is appreciated

Correct me if I’m wrong on B series engine torque is about 61lbs with turbo I know it’s supposed to be torqued down a couple of more pounds On these new L15BE with turbo how is it only 22lb I would assume it should be more ?

You didn’t have any issues using the torque sequence for the 2.0 head bolts and not the 1.5?

Thank you for the detailed video.

Is the torque and angle degree same for the 2017 honda civic 1.5turbo cylndr head???

Great explanation , thanks

I have the same problem in my car, how can I contact you so you can do that work for me. ?????

41:47, good man, I heard that. Great video, and fix/ subbed.

Thanks ! I’m doing my hybrid 2018 head gasket . This definitely helps . Would you happen to know the head torque specs for the hybrid model ?

Samething needs to be done to my accord. Honda said it would be $4700 84k miles Where are you located?

This is why I didn’t buy the Honda accord 1.5t cuz of this issue and the cvt trans. Brought a 2018 Toyota Camry a lot more reliable and a lot better looking car.

Is the head gasket kit necessary or can you get by using the $30 head gasket?

Is the only way to try and prevent or delay this common issue is by using premium unleaded fuel? I find it strange that to prevent what should be a repair well after 200,000 miles (unless it's abused) that's the "fix". Do you have any additional suggestions? What color honda coolant should I use? I've heard both green or blue. My vehicle is a 2021 1.5l Turbo

What is fhe thickness of the stock head gasket?

I have a 1.5T Accord . Would using 93 gas help prolong the head gasket failure ?

Not sure if it makes a difference using Permatex but I would have used hondabond

26:12 where does that bolt go you put grease on?

Cometic gasket and arp head bolts will solve this.

Why hasn't someone fabricated an aftermarket gasket and studs to counteract this problem?

Hello , please did you take the Cylinder head to engineers for any cracks on it? or a crack does not occur ? please help

I have a 2016 Honda Accord. Blown head caskets, it's been 4 months Do I replace the motor or what? Not much money I really need my car tired of walking to work .

So hold on u didn’t send the head to get machined ?

How u didn’t re machine head !!! Honda said no

At what milage did it went bad ? And are you located at ? And what was the cost of all.that ?

Bro, I can't believe you do automotive work with an expensive iwatch on your wrist. lol

whats that smoke coming

Head gasket job is an expensive job indeed.

That's a lot of silicone.