I need to replace the head gasket

2004 HONDA CRV

155,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

TBRUNS

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I over-torqued a screw on the top of the valve cover and it broke off. I need to replace the head gasket and need instructions please.

Jul 19, 2019 at 2:11 PM

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KASEKENNY

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Here are the instructions for this but here is a guide that will help with how to test the head gasket in case you or someone else needs that in the future:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zpNjYmmiYY

Below is the process from the manual that will help as well.

Please let us know if you have other questions. Thanks

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Apr 13, 2021 at 5:59 PM

TBRUNS

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Thank you so much for the information! I really appreciate it.

Feb 25, 2022 at 12:02 PM