VVT Solenoid Replacement Third Generation Honda Odyssey

In this video I'll show you how to change a VVT solenoid on a third generation Honda Odyssey 3.5L. The particular Odyssey featured in the video is a 2005 touring. I believe this procedure is similar for all third generation Odysseys, but do verify your repair manual to confirm this. I've done a little digging and there may be some differences. By the way, your dealer may refer to this part as the "spool valve".

The VVT solenoid is a very common source of oil leaks for this vehicle. Usually the gasket that goes between the solenoid and the cylinder head leaks, but also the gasket that goes between the two halve of the assembly will leak too. This gasket, unfortunately, when I made this video was not available. IT IS AVAILABLE NOW THOUGH. SO, YOU DON'T HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE THING. If decide to replace the solenoid any way you can expect to spend $200-$600.

Here is a link to the website that sells this gasket for the inside of the valve. Please speak to a parts pro to confirm this part is correct for your vehicle.
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NDP91702681

Here is a link to a video that can give you some understanding of how to take this thing apart to replace that gasket. In this video, I did not replace the gasket but the video does show how to take it apart.

Here is that link: https://youtu.be/abELbsoi90g

Note: I would recommend disconnecting the battery to prevent accidental start up. Disconnect the negative battery clamp. Be sure you have the radio code before disconnecting the battery.

As far as the scouring pads go. I use Scotch Brite scouring pads to clean mating surfaces. They are abrasive enough to clean oil sludge but will not tear up your metal. I would wash dishes with them for a week before using them for this application. It makes them a little more soft and pliable. (I work at a dealership and this is what we use. I have and all my co-workers have have great success using these) Something to watch out for... there is a chance that some of fibers of the scouring pad could come loose and cling to the surface of the metal. Be sure to clean all fibers off the gasket mating surface. Use a lint free rag soaked in brake clean.

Note: use scouring pads in on a metal surface close the the gasket mating area to insure the pad does not score the metal. If the pad scores the metal use a less abrasive scouring pad. Repeat test until desired result is achieved. (there are softer ones out there)

Here is a link to a video showing other methods of cleaning mating surfaces on engines and engine parts.
https://youtu.be/Uy5p-cUge5s

Here is a part number for the VVT solenoid. This is an Autozone part. (note: this is not an endorsement of autozone parts and I am not being paid to provide this information to you. Also, always verify proper part is ordered for your vehicle by providing your parts pro with all needed information such as VIN, Year, Make, Model and engine sized. Part comes with gasket)
Part# TS1145

And for the record when I mentioned that "some people call the vvt solenoid a vtec solenoid" I did not intend for anyone to interpret that to mean I said its a vtec solenoid. I'm only refering to the fact that as you look online and shop around that some places will call this a vtec solenoid.

If you want to replace the gasket instead of replacing the whole valve then I would call NAPA. I believe that they carry that part.
The plate that I removed on the back of the head under the VVT solenoid is call a "rear camshaft thrust cover". I believe the part# 91301-P8A-A00. Don't quote me on this. The parts dept is keeping this a secret. Always confirm correct parts with your parts pro.

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