Uploaded June 2016 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
This is a revised version of my original upload.
Hey everyone! As the S2000 grows in age it is pretty common for rubber gaskets to flatten and fail to seal. If you have oily residue collecting on the cylinder head near the vtec solenoid it is likely that your vtec solenoid gaskets need replacing.
Note: When I say "vtec solenoid gaskets" I mean "vtec gaskets".
Difficulty: Easy
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Tools necessary:
- 10mm socket with ratchet and extension
- VTEC Oil Pressure Switch Gasket: 15825-PCX-015
- VTEC Solenoid Gasket: balladesports.com/products/hondas2000/s2000_engine/honda-s2000-vtec-solenoid-upper-gasket
Steps.
1. The first thing you want to do is to use a 10mm socket to loosen the three bolts holding the vtec solenoid to the vtec oil pressure switch.
2. Undo the vtec solenoid connector and the vtec oil pressure switch connector.
3. Remove the vtec oil pressure switch by using a 10mm socket to loosen the three bolts holding the vtec oil pressure switch to the cylinder head.
4. Inspect the gaskets on the vtec solenoid and the vtec oil pressure switch. If the gaskets feel flat or flush with the surface they will need to be replaced.
5. Insert the new vtec solenoid gasket into place and apply some oil to it. Then use the 10mm bolts to fasten the vtec solenoid to the vtec oil pressure switch.
6. Insert the new vtec oil pressure switch gasket and apply some oil to it. Install the vtec oil pressure switch onto the cylinder head using a 10mm socket and torque the bolts to 8.7 ft-lbs.
7. Remove the forward most 10mm bolt on the vtec solenoid and reinstall the 10mm bolt with the wiring clip attached. Re connect the vtec oil pressure switch connector and the vtec solenoid connector. Torque the 10mm bolts to 8.7 ft-lbs.
8. Clean up any oily residue so you can monitor the area for leaks.
This is a revised version of my original upload.
Hey everyone! As the S2000 grows in age it is pretty common for rubber gaskets to flatten and fail to seal. If you have oily residue collecting on the cylinder head near the vtec solenoid it is likely that your vtec solenoid gaskets need replacing.
Note: When I say "vtec solenoid gaskets" I mean "vtec gaskets".
Difficulty: Easy
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Tools necessary:
- 10mm socket with ratchet and extension
- VTEC Oil Pressure Switch Gasket: 15825-PCX-015
- VTEC Solenoid Gasket: balladesports.com/products/hondas2000/s2000_engine/honda-s2000-vtec-solenoid-upper-gasket
Steps.
1. The first thing you want to do is to use a 10mm socket to loosen the three bolts holding the vtec solenoid to the vtec oil pressure switch.
2. Undo the vtec solenoid connector and the vtec oil pressure switch connector.
3. Remove the vtec oil pressure switch by using a 10mm socket to loosen the three bolts holding the vtec oil pressure switch to the cylinder head.
4. Inspect the gaskets on the vtec solenoid and the vtec oil pressure switch. If the gaskets feel flat or flush with the surface they will need to be replaced.
5. Insert the new vtec solenoid gasket into place and apply some oil to it. Then use the 10mm bolts to fasten the vtec solenoid to the vtec oil pressure switch.
6. Insert the new vtec oil pressure switch gasket and apply some oil to it. Install the vtec oil pressure switch onto the cylinder head using a 10mm socket and torque the bolts to 8.7 ft-lbs.
7. Remove the forward most 10mm bolt on the vtec solenoid and reinstall the 10mm bolt with the wiring clip attached. Re connect the vtec oil pressure switch connector and the vtec solenoid connector. Torque the 10mm bolts to 8.7 ft-lbs.
8. Clean up any oily residue so you can monitor the area for leaks.
