Does Honda VCM Kill Engines?

Опубликовано 13 марта 2026, 13:24

This is another video in my Honda VCM series. This one covers the tear down of a 2012 Honda Pilot J Series V6 to see what caused the low compression in 2 of the cylinders. The question I’m trying to answer here is, what causes Honda VCM engines to fail?

There will be other videos in this series including the reassembly and testing of this engine. See the links below for previous videos in the series. Stay tuned!

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00:00 Introduction
01:37 Work Start
06:25 Intake Removal J series V6
12:15 Wiring Harness J series V6
17:36 Serpentine Belt Removal J Series V6
19:13 Power Steering Pump Removal J Series V6
20:20 Harness Removal 2 J Series V6
22:58 Lifting and Supporting the Vehicle
24:26 Splash Shield Removal 2012 Honda Pilot
28:18 Exhaust Removal J Series V6
39:48 Oil Pan Preparation J Series V6
42:23 Timing Cover Removal J Series V6
44:34 Draining Coolant From the Block J Series V6
45:42 Summary of Work 2012 Honda Pilot
47:06 Rear Lower O2 Sensor Removal J Series V6
48:01 Oil Pan Bolts J Series V6
50:09 Timing Belt Cover Removal J Series V6
50:55 More Wiring Harness Removal J Series V6
51:59 Timing Belt Removal J Series V6
54:10 More Wiring Harness Removal J Series V6
1:00:13 Coolant Manifold Removal J Series V6
1:03:38 Disconnecting the Fuel Line J Series V6
1:06:03 Lower Intake Manifold Removal (attempt) J Series V6
1:07:21 Fuel Rail Removal J Series V6
1:08:56 Rear Cylinder Head Removal J Series V6
1:13:50 Front Cylinder Head Removal J Series V6
1:17:10 Cylinder Block Overview J Series V6
1:19:21 Front Cylinder Head Inspection J Series V6
1:21:03 Oil Pan Removal J Series V6
1:22:22 What is a Windage Tray?
1:25:04 Piston Removal J Series V6
1:28:03 Piston Inspection J Series V6
1:43:14 Bearing Inspection J Series V6
1:43:44 Cylinder Block Inspection J Series V6
1:46:46 Closing

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