This comprehensive tutorial video demonstrates a complete valve adjustment and oil leak repair for 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey vehicles with the J35 engine. Learn how to replace all seals on front and back valve covers, install a new PCV valve, and properly adjust valves on a VCM-equipped engine. Follow along with detailed step-by-step instructions covering vehicle preparation, component removal, valve adjustment specifications, spark plug inspection and replacement, gasket removal and cleaning techniques, and proper reassembly procedures. The 77-minute guide includes special tips like a grommets installation trick and proper Hondabond application to ensure a leak-free repair. Perfect for Honda owners looking to restore their J-series engine to like-new performance while addressing common oil leak issues.
Overview
Syllabus
0:00 Introduction
0:48 Lifting and supporting the vehicle
2:09 Work start, engine cover
2:45 Cleaning
3:20 Air box removal
6:27 Intake removal
14:44 Rear valve cover removal
20:59 Spark plugs rear
25:34 Front valve cover
31:10 All spark plugs inspection
33:00 Valve adjustment
36:31 Valve adjustment specs and tools
38:13 Valve adjustment detail
45:25 New spark plugs + advice
48:40 Cleaning and gasket removal
51:26 PCV valve removal
53:24 Parts detail
53:47 Grommets trick
55:48 Cleaning detail
59:01 Spark plug well seals
1:00:16 Valve cover gasket installation
1:01:25 Installing new PCV valve
1:02:19 Oil cap gasket
1:03:51 Hondabond placement
1:04:31 Installing front valve cover
1:08:20 Installing rear valve cover
1:11:50 Installing Intake manifold
1:13:34 Installing airbag
1:14:32 Startup
1:15:06 Updated information on oil leak
Taught by
EricTheCarGuy
