Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video covers the reassembly and start up of a Honda J Series Engine in a 2012 Honda Pilot with VCM. This is part of my VCM series where I’m looking to offer solutions to the issues with the Honda VCM systems.
Thank you for watching!
Honda Service Bulletins
Honda SB 13-081: techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/web/A13-081.pdf (includes part numbers)
Honda SB 20-023 (oil leak): static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10172366-0001.pdf
VCM Tuner II (affiliate link): https://www.vcmtuner.com?sca_ref=10635045.9c6zSvj1bdgEbDg
Tools (some are affiliate links)
Plastic Razor Blades: amzn.to/4w5yrsa
Loctite 518: amzn.to/4cWfQWW
John Dow Fluid Extractor: amzn.to/4o8YSd3
Long Ratchet: amzn.to/4buZdCk
12mm14mm Snap-on zero offset wrench: shop.snapon.com/product/Standard-Handle%2C-0°-Offset%2C-mm-(High-Performance-Box)/12–14-mm-12-Point-Metric-Flank-Drive-High-Performance-0°-Offset-Box-Wrench/XDHFM1214
Honda Valve Spring Tool (I think): amzn.to/4uio81U
12x1.25 tap and die: amzn.to/4vmD2Fe
Valve Grinding Tool: amzn.to/4um6VF5
Valve Grinding Compound: amzn.to/3Qjhpa9
Piston Ring Compressor: amzn.to/4uQQAce
Cylinder Head Stands 1: amzn.to/4o7V8Zv
Cylinder Head Stands 2: jegs.com/i/Proform/778/66481/10002/-1
Eastwood Chassis Black: amzn.to/4x5pXlr
Mahew Pry bars: amzn.to/4uMJ02o
Spill Free Funnel: amzn.to/4oaZ4Zd
Parts
Spark Plugs: 12290-R71-L01
Green Connecting Rod Bearing: 13213-P8F-A11
Timing Belt: 14400-RCA-A01
Water Pump: 19200-RDV-J01
Transfer Tube ‘O’ Rings: 80871-SN7-003
Thermostat: 19301-P8F-A01
Rear Valve Cover Set: 12050-R70-A00
Front Valve Cover Set: 12030-R70-A00
PCV Valve: 17130-RCA-A02
Rear Cylinder Head Gasket: 12261-R70-A01
Front Cylinder Head Gasket: 12251-R70-A01
Ring Set: 13011-R70-A12
VCM Spool Valve Front: 15810-R70-A04
Front Crank Seal: 91212-5MR-A01
Upper Oil Pump Seal: 15115-P8A-A01
Oil Pickup Tube ‘O’ ring: 15221-RYE-A01
Oil Filter Housing ‘O’ ring: 15302-RDV-J00
Related Videos
The Honda VCM Experiment: youtu.be/sPDggLaeJ18
Honda J Series V6 Tear Down and Inspection What Went Wrong?: youtu.be/Y0-0UtccE-g
Do I Need an Engine and What Are My Choices if I Do?: youtu.be/Ej4UYPYv04Q
Will the VCM Tuner II Save Your Honda V6?: youtu.be/P8Ej_5dhTFw
How To Reseal a Leaking Honda Power Steering Pump: youtu.be/fVuEnEHsHBg
J Series Oil Pump Reseal: youtu.be/TYVBOy_6vpc
Honda J Series Oil Leak: What You Need To Know: youtu.be/tp-I2ucIpYU
The ONLY Fix for the Honda J Series Spool Valve Oil Leak: youtu.be/nR63V-kvQHE
2011-2017 Honda Odyssey (J35) Valve Adjustment and Oil Leak Fix: youtu.be/QRMzxm4jll4
First Time Using an Ultrasonic Cleaner: youtu.be/dQm2125i8bU
How To Use Plastigauge: youtube.com/watch?v=q3pHb-qXZc8
00:00 Introduction
01:57 Engine Block Prep
03:59 Piston Ring Installation
07:11 Installing Pistions
16:23 Checking Bearing Clearance
17:51 Torquing Connecting Rods
21:35 Installing the Oil Pan
25:00 Engine Mount Replacement
39:41 Broken Engine Mount Bolt Removal Start
41:53 Front Cylinder Head Disassembly
45:34 Checking Valve Sealing
50:38 Removing Valves
52:37 Broken Engine Mount Bolt Finish
1:00:30 Lapping Valves
1:06:28 Installing Valves
1:09:12 Checking Head Bolts
1:18:27 Side Engine Mount Installation
1:18:55 Engine Mount Problem
1:22:58 Rear Cylinder Head Installation
1:29:36 Front Cylinder Head Installation
1:34:48 Cylinder Head Torque
1:38:01 Timing Belt Installation
1:41:58 Exhaust Installation
1:52:58 First Start
1:58:59 Closing Remarks
**Answers to your automotive questions found here: ericthecarguy.com/faq
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This video covers the reassembly and start up of a Honda J Series Engine in a 2012 Honda Pilot with VCM. This is part of my VCM series where I’m looking to offer solutions to the issues with the Honda VCM systems.
Thank you for watching!
Honda Service Bulletins
Honda SB 13-081: techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/web/A13-081.pdf (includes part numbers)
Honda SB 20-023 (oil leak): static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10172366-0001.pdf
VCM Tuner II (affiliate link): https://www.vcmtuner.com?sca_ref=10635045.9c6zSvj1bdgEbDg
Tools (some are affiliate links)
Plastic Razor Blades: amzn.to/4w5yrsa
Loctite 518: amzn.to/4cWfQWW
John Dow Fluid Extractor: amzn.to/4o8YSd3
Long Ratchet: amzn.to/4buZdCk
12mm14mm Snap-on zero offset wrench: shop.snapon.com/product/Standard-Handle%2C-0°-Offset%2C-mm-(High-Performance-Box)/12–14-mm-12-Point-Metric-Flank-Drive-High-Performance-0°-Offset-Box-Wrench/XDHFM1214
Honda Valve Spring Tool (I think): amzn.to/4uio81U
12x1.25 tap and die: amzn.to/4vmD2Fe
Valve Grinding Tool: amzn.to/4um6VF5
Valve Grinding Compound: amzn.to/3Qjhpa9
Piston Ring Compressor: amzn.to/4uQQAce
Cylinder Head Stands 1: amzn.to/4o7V8Zv
Cylinder Head Stands 2: jegs.com/i/Proform/778/66481/10002/-1
Eastwood Chassis Black: amzn.to/4x5pXlr
Mahew Pry bars: amzn.to/4uMJ02o
Spill Free Funnel: amzn.to/4oaZ4Zd
Parts
Spark Plugs: 12290-R71-L01
Green Connecting Rod Bearing: 13213-P8F-A11
Timing Belt: 14400-RCA-A01
Water Pump: 19200-RDV-J01
Transfer Tube ‘O’ Rings: 80871-SN7-003
Thermostat: 19301-P8F-A01
Rear Valve Cover Set: 12050-R70-A00
Front Valve Cover Set: 12030-R70-A00
PCV Valve: 17130-RCA-A02
Rear Cylinder Head Gasket: 12261-R70-A01
Front Cylinder Head Gasket: 12251-R70-A01
Ring Set: 13011-R70-A12
VCM Spool Valve Front: 15810-R70-A04
Front Crank Seal: 91212-5MR-A01
Upper Oil Pump Seal: 15115-P8A-A01
Oil Pickup Tube ‘O’ ring: 15221-RYE-A01
Oil Filter Housing ‘O’ ring: 15302-RDV-J00
Related Videos
The Honda VCM Experiment: youtu.be/sPDggLaeJ18
Honda J Series V6 Tear Down and Inspection What Went Wrong?: youtu.be/Y0-0UtccE-g
Do I Need an Engine and What Are My Choices if I Do?: youtu.be/Ej4UYPYv04Q
Will the VCM Tuner II Save Your Honda V6?: youtu.be/P8Ej_5dhTFw
How To Reseal a Leaking Honda Power Steering Pump: youtu.be/fVuEnEHsHBg
J Series Oil Pump Reseal: youtu.be/TYVBOy_6vpc
Honda J Series Oil Leak: What You Need To Know: youtu.be/tp-I2ucIpYU
The ONLY Fix for the Honda J Series Spool Valve Oil Leak: youtu.be/nR63V-kvQHE
2011-2017 Honda Odyssey (J35) Valve Adjustment and Oil Leak Fix: youtu.be/QRMzxm4jll4
First Time Using an Ultrasonic Cleaner: youtu.be/dQm2125i8bU
How To Use Plastigauge: youtube.com/watch?v=q3pHb-qXZc8
00:00 Introduction
01:57 Engine Block Prep
03:59 Piston Ring Installation
07:11 Installing Pistions
16:23 Checking Bearing Clearance
17:51 Torquing Connecting Rods
21:35 Installing the Oil Pan
25:00 Engine Mount Replacement
39:41 Broken Engine Mount Bolt Removal Start
41:53 Front Cylinder Head Disassembly
45:34 Checking Valve Sealing
50:38 Removing Valves
52:37 Broken Engine Mount Bolt Finish
1:00:30 Lapping Valves
1:06:28 Installing Valves
1:09:12 Checking Head Bolts
1:18:27 Side Engine Mount Installation
1:18:55 Engine Mount Problem
1:22:58 Rear Cylinder Head Installation
1:29:36 Front Cylinder Head Installation
1:34:48 Cylinder Head Torque
1:38:01 Timing Belt Installation
1:41:58 Exhaust Installation
1:52:58 First Start
1:58:59 Closing Remarks
**Answers to your automotive questions found here: ericthecarguy.com/faq
Social Network Links
Facebook: facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy?fref=ts
Instagram: instagram.com/ericthecarguy
TikTok: tiktok.com/@ericthecarguy
Threads: threads.net/@ericthecarguy
X: twitter.com/EricTheCarGuy
Stay Dirty
ETCG
Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy®.
