Menu

VTEC Solenoid Oil Leak

Home › Forums › Stay Dirty Lounge › Service and Repair Questions Answered Here › VTEC Solenoid Oil Leak

  • Creator
    Topic
  • January 22, 2013 at 3:39 am #493631
    EdwinEdwin
    Participant

      Hey everyone. 2000 Accord 4cyl here. 144,000 miles.

      I recently had a mechanic take a look under my car pertaining to a small oil leak, and he said the VTEC solenoid is the culprit.

      Now my question for those more experienced and knowledgeable is, after doing some reading is replacing just the gasket ok, or does the whole assembly need to be replaced?

      Thank you in advance for your insight.

    • Creator
      Topic
    Viewing 5 replies - 1 through 5 (of 5 total)
    • Author
      Replies
    • January 22, 2013 at 4:20 am #493669
      college mancollege man
      Moderator

        If just the gasket is leaking. then just replace the gasket.

        January 22, 2013 at 7:15 am #493697
        bigmeatbigmeat
        Participant

          We just ran into that problem about a month ago. Replace just the gasket or the o ring. You have to get it at the dealer.

          January 23, 2013 at 7:34 pm #493911
          EdwinEdwin
          Participant

            Thanks for the replies.

            [quote=”bigmeat” post=46499]We just ran into that problem about a month ago. Replace just the gasket or the o ring. You have to get it at the dealer.[/quote]

            The top of the solenoid looks easy enough to get off with a wrench or socket. The bottom part I’m not so sure of.

            If you don’t mind me asking, what was your procedure for actually getting to the gaskets to replace them?

            January 23, 2013 at 9:21 pm #493928
            ridinred24ridinred24
            Participant

              They are a bit of a pain in the butt on those accords.

              First I would buy both the upper o-ring and the actual screen/gasket that goes between it and the cylinder head.

              Take the top solonoid part off to get a little more room and then get the 3 bolts out for the rest of the assembly. Its just going to take some elbow grease and patience

              January 29, 2013 at 5:30 am #495367
              EricTheCarGuy 1EricTheCarGuy
              Keymaster

                It’s a very easy repair. I do recommend the Honda gasket however. It’s just a matter of removing the 3 10mm fasteners that hold it to the cylinder head. Replace the gasket, clean the area and you’re done.

              • Author
                Replies
              Viewing 5 replies - 1 through 5 (of 5 total)
              • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
              Loading…