What is a spool valve on a car?

What is a spool valve on a car?

A spool valve is part of a hydraulic system that directs the flow of hydraulic fluid. The valve is made up of spools that rotate or slide to block and open channels in a hydraulic system.

Why is the spool valve on my Honda Odyssey leaking oil?

Our former mechanic (former for a reason) told us it was leaking oil from the cam seal but that is was probably better just to let it continue to slowly leak and add oil every few months. It wasn’t a very big leak.

Is there an oil leak in the spool valve?

My Honda dealer told me I have an oil leak in my 2011 Ody’s Spool Valve (aka VTEC Solenoid) which could damage my alternator. They said they just need to replace the rubber gasket inside the Spool Valve…but it would cost $370! :huh:

Why is the spool valve on my Honda Pilot leaking?

Take the car to Honda dealer, and its diagnosed with a leaking VTEC spool valve which leaked oil on alternator. Both needed to be replaced at a cost of $1750.

Where can I buy a VVT solenoid for a Honda Odyssey?

I purchased the VVT/Spool valve gaskets from Ebay, because Honda doesn’t offer them, replaced and resolved the leak. I then cleaned the entire area good to remove as much oil as possible. 3 months now and so for so good. Regarding alternators, the only one to consider getting is a Denso remanufactured unit.

Our former mechanic (former for a reason) told us it was leaking oil from the cam seal but that is was probably better just to let it continue to slowly leak and add oil every few months. It wasn’t a very big leak.

My Honda dealer told me I have an oil leak in my 2011 Ody’s Spool Valve (aka VTEC Solenoid) which could damage my alternator. They said they just need to replace the rubber gasket inside the Spool Valve…but it would cost $370! :huh:

Why is the spool valve on my Honda Accord leaking?

Spool valve assembly on Honda is leaking. Spool valve assembly on Honda is leaking. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour v6 p3497. First it was leaking, I have an Odessey 2011 and the car just died Friday night.

Why is the VC gasket on my Honda Odyssey leaking?

The van has been leaking ever since but it appeared to be coming from a different location. I began to think that I didn’t do such a good job on said installation. Upon further inspection, (I took it to a mechanic) I was told that both VC gaskets need to be replaced along with the plenum gasket.