Replace Valve Cover Gaskets and Spark Plug Tube Seals on 2007 Honda Pilot

Got oil leaking on to your spark plugs and ignition coils/boots? That’s what happened to our 2007 Honda Pilot with 330,000 km on it. We’ll walk you through what we did to diagnose and fix it.

Enjoy!

This procedure should be similar for 2003 to 2008 Honda Pilots with engine model J35A9.

0:00 Introduction
1:17 Remove air filter box and intake hose
2:45 Remove throttle body
3:53 Remove intake manifold
7:38 Remove front valve cover
14:23 Remove old spark plug tube seals
15:03 Install new spark plug tube seals
15:43 Install new valve cover gasket
16:27 Remove old and install new grommets on bolts
18:05 Reinstall front valve cover
22:54 Reinstall spark plugs and ignition coils
25:11 Helpful information about removing the rear valve cover
27:25 Reinstall intake manifold
33:02 Reinstall throttle body
34:08 Reinstall air filter box and intake hose
35:55 Final checks