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How could anyone’s heart not be warmed by the way this all turned out? I only wish that I could have been there at that great event.
I’ve watched ETCG’s, Scanner Danner’s, and Eric O’s meetup videos a few times now and they continue to entertain me to no end. The good natured humor and positivity from all parties made for some of my favorite Youtube clips of all time. Just goes to show how people can turn negatives into great things!
Cheers to a great event Eric and keep up the great work!
Thank you for your support. The vehicle has been on the road almost 4 months now without incident. However, I’ve already ordered the new parts, including the LCA. Not because of the negative comments, but because I want to do right by those people that donated to FiF. I’ll be shooting a video on this when it comes in next week. I’m also hoping to prove all the ‘naysayers’ wrong about the welded ball joint while I have the opportunity.
I absolutely love the fact that you’re going to use the FIF funds to do that job, however, Eric I sincerely hope you reconsider going down that “proving” path because you know you can’t “win” no matter what you say or do. It’s just going to open you up for continued criticism isn’t it? The naysayers will “nay nay” (oh how I miss John Pinette) anything you do every way you justify it. Everyone knows that ball joint is going to be fine when you show it again, but that’s not the point.
I think if you take a more subtle approach and maybe use a bit of tact, this whole thing goes away. the right way. Replace the LCA, as a continuation of the original job and don’t even mention the backlash to the weld. Tough I know, but you’ll be golden in everyone’s eyes again!
Love your work dude, keep it up! CBC3 is awesome today by the way……..
Cheers from Nova Scotia!
This whole thing was so unnecessary but it’s how it all goes on the internet these days isn’t it? Honestly, I can’t imagine how tough it is to maintain a Youtube channel like Erics for this long without something like this going down. I’m surprised it took this long honestly! I’ve been watching Eric since the very beginning and I love what he’s done over the years, and don’t forget, everything he provides for us to watch is free! However, everyone makes mistakes right?
I think everyone out there would agree that welding that ball joint in that situation is absolutely fine under the circumstances but I think we all expected it to be a temporary thing. As in, “bring it back in a couple weeks and i’ll replace that LCA but for now you’re fine”. I was a little disappointed that this didn’t happen. But then, once the backlash started, everyone got their backs up and it all went downhill………easy to do I’m sure.
There’s so much flack out there on the forums I visit, Youtube channels I subscribe to, etc and it really brings me down because it really didn’t have to go down that way and I can’t stand Eric being written off so quickly considering everything he’s offered us.
So something must be up here…..I wonder what’s going on?
If they’re all that size, than that means that every replacement MOOG ball joint for Sentras simply does not fit. Even up here in Canada I still see loads of those Sentras going around. MOOG is popular here as well and somehow I doubt that everyone out there is welding them to make them fit. Is it just that Eric got a dud?
I wonder if MOOG makes oversize parts for this very problem? It must have come up before.
I remember reading something about MOOG Problem Solver series or something along those lines. Not that I have much knowledge in this area.
Yeah it’s kinda hard to tell if the clutch is worn honestly. I had it off and had a good look at it after cleaning and there’s nothing obviously worn out. The shim is in good order and looks good.
I figure that the clutch is worn a bit and the coil is getting weak, together making a bad situation worse.
I think it would be helpful to also mention the newer R18 engine which is in most regular Civics these days. The I-VTEC in those engines works completely different than what is depicted here by Eric. I’m not sure how prevalent this system is in the rest of Honda’s lineup.
The Vtec system on this engine is completely re-designed from the Honda Vtecs of the past and it had me thrown off for a while. Turns out that with this engine, the “hot cam” lobes are engaged by default. It is only when certain criteria are met such as cruising speed, throttle position, etc that the rocker arm oil control solenoid is engaged by the ECU. Once engaged, the “economy lobes” of the cam are actuated for fuel economy. So, it works completely opposite to the traditional Honda Vtecs of the past.
I had a CEL with code P2647 (Rocker arm actuator stuck on bank 1) this past summer and my findings were very interesting. I was thrown off for a while because I had the Vtec system completely backwards. In the end, I solved the problem with a new oil pressure sensor. Check out my thread here: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/8-Service-and-Repair-Questions-Answered-Here/51688-06-civic-1-8-lx-p2647
I think it would be helpful to also mention the newer R18 engine which is in most regular Civics these days. The I-VTEC in those engines works completely different than what is depicted here by Eric. I’m not sure how prevalent this system is in the rest of Honda’s lineup.
The Vtec system on this engine is completely re-designed from the Honda Vtecs of the past and it had me thrown off for a while. Turns out that with this engine, the “hot cam” lobes are engaged by default. It is only when certain criteria are met such as cruising speed, throttle position, etc that the rocker arm oil control solenoid is engaged by the ECU. Once engaged, the “economy lobes” of the cam are actuated for fuel economy. So, it works completely opposite to the traditional Honda Vtecs of the past.
I had a CEL with code P2647 (Rocker arm actuator stuck on bank 1) this past summer and my findings were very interesting. I was thrown off for a while because I had the Vtec system completely backwards. In the end, I solved the problem with a new oil pressure sensor. Check out my thread here: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/8-Service-and-Repair-Questions-Answered-Here/51688-06-civic-1-8-lx-p2647
Replaced the rocker arm oil control solenoid…….problem fixed. Runs great now. Wasn’t too bad of a job to do in the driveway.
FYI if anyone wants to know, the old oil pressure sensor read 4.7V on the signal wire with key on engine off and everything connected. New sensor read 0.7V with key on engine off. I guess that’s the fix, there’s something wrong with the sensor reporting high voltage at rest.
Thanks for all your help!
Replaced the rocker arm oil control solenoid…….problem fixed. Runs great now. Wasn’t too bad of a job to do in the driveway.
FYI if anyone wants to know, the old oil pressure sensor read 4.7V on the signal wire with key on engine off and everything connected. New sensor read 0.7V with key on engine off. I guess that’s the fix, there’s something wrong with the sensor reporting high voltage at rest.
Thanks for all your help!
There’s no external strainer and filter on this engine. They’re built into the rocker arm oil control solenoid gasket.
There’s no external strainer and filter on this engine. They’re built into the rocker arm oil control solenoid gasket.
Yeah those specific tools are just for testing if oil pressure is present when the Vtech rocker arm solenoid is engaged. Oil pressure present and have fault, replace sensor. This problem would either be one of three things: wiring (seems fine to me), rocker arm oil control solenoid (seems fine as well), or oil pressure sensor (likely fault).
I’m pretty sure the rocker arm oil control solenoid is functioning correctly as I manually engaged it and I heard a distinct RPM drop.
Part is 170 bucks…..I’m ok with this.
Yeah those specific tools are just for testing if oil pressure is present when the Vtech rocker arm solenoid is engaged. Oil pressure present and have fault, replace sensor. This problem would either be one of three things: wiring (seems fine to me), rocker arm oil control solenoid (seems fine as well), or oil pressure sensor (likely fault).
I’m pretty sure the rocker arm oil control solenoid is functioning correctly as I manually engaged it and I heard a distinct RPM drop.
Part is 170 bucks…..I’m ok with this.
Afternoon folks,
Before I condemn my 06 Civic Vtech oil pressure sensor I was wondering if someone can give me a known good measurement? I’m looking at the Vtech rocker arm oil control valve. Car sets the P2647 code immediately after key on (KOEO).
At rest, my Civic 1.8L has 5V on the yellow/black wire and 4.7V on the black/white. Green is ground. See attached wiring diagram.
I know it’s a big favor!