Resealing my VVT Solenoid 05 Honda Odyssey 3.5L

In this video I take you along with me as I attempt to perform some "hack engineering" on my 2005 Honda Odyssey 3.5L. I suspected that my VVT solenoid, aka spool valve, had developed a leak between the two halves of the body. There is a seal inside that was not available aftermarket or dealer that tends to leak. The seal is available now. So, the "official repair" would be to replace seals or replace the whole VVT solenoid. (I would suggest replacing the seals as it is much cheaper. In this video I attempt to fix it another way.

Do note: This video is not intended to be used for the purposes of showing you how to repair your vehicle in the manner I did in the video. The method used in the video it not a "proper repair" and could potentially damage your engine. DON'T DO IT THIS WAY!
One way it could damage your engine is that it may not fix the leak at all and you could leak all your oil out causing severe engine damage. Another way it could damage your engine is by clogging up the small passages inside your engine with RTV. RTV could break away from the inside of the valve and travel into the engine where it could potentially dam up the flow of engine oil to important components of the engine causing failure of said components and or complete engine failure.

So, I say again, do not repair your vehicle in this manner. It could cost you hundreds if not thousands of dollars. This video is intended for gaining information about this problem and also for entertainment. (I may be sorry I did this to my own vehicle. Though I'm not terrible concerned about it as I can repair it for just the cost of parts)

Now that part number for the VVT solenoid is 918-078 (this is a Dorman VVT Solenoid and note this part # was provided as help to you and not for the purposes of promoting Dorman products.)

As for the aftermarket seals, which I would suggest replacing instead of replacing the whole valve. The part # is 917-0268-1. It's a VVT Solenoid Gasket Kit, it's one kit, but contains both gaskets.
Here is a link to a website that sells this part : https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/NDP91702681
Same thing on the NAPA parts as the Dorman parts. I'm no promoting either although I think they are both great!

Note: Always consult your parts pro to insure that any part you purchase is the correct part for your vehicle including the one mentioned above.

Sorry, I do not have the torque specifications for the three bolts that hold the two halves of the housing together and I do not know where to get that information. I would suggest using a repair manual when performing the task of replacing the seals. (Not sure if this information is available.)

Here is a link to a video showing how to Remove and Replace the VVT Solenoid: https://youtu.be/aKYR3-2NJ4A

Here is a link to a video showing other methods of cleaning mating surfaces on engines and engine parts.
https://youtu.be/Uy5p-cUge5s