Parts for your 2007 Honda Cr-v-Head gasket

2007 Honda CR‑V head gasket — purpose, fitment and service advice

Yes, a head gasket is absolutely fitted to the 2007 Honda CR‑V. Technical references — including the Honda CR‑V 2007–2011 Service Manual and the Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue — list a multi‑layer steel (MLS) cylinder‑head gasket and torque‑to‑yield head bolts for the 2.4‑litre K‑series petrol engine, with market‑dependent 2.0‑litre R‑series variants also using an MLS head gasket. That makes the head gasket very much relevant to this model.

On this CR‑V, the head gasket seals three critical interfaces at once: the high‑pressure combustion chambers, the engine oil galleries, and the coolant passages between the cylinder head and block. It keeps compression tight for efficient power, while preventing oil and coolant from mixing and stopping combustion gases from entering the cooling system. Being MLS, it copes well with heat cycles and the alloy head’s expansion and contraction, provided the cooling system is kept in good nick.

It isn’t a routine service item, but keeping the cooling system healthy goes a long way to head‑gasket longevity. Use the correct Honda Type 2 coolant, fix any leaks early, ensure fans and thermostat work properly, and don’t ignore overheating — even once.

• Common warning signs: unexplained coolant loss, white exhaust steam after warm‑up, milky residue under the oil filler cap, rough cold starts, persistent misfire (e.g., P0300–P0304), or the heater blowing cold at idle.
• If replacement is needed: use a genuine‑quality MLS head gasket and new head bolts (they’re torque‑to‑yield), check the head and block for flatness, and follow the factory torque sequence and angles. Replace related gaskets and seals (rocker cover, intake/exhaust, coolant O‑rings), refresh coolant, and change engine oil and filter afterwards.

Because the K‑series uses a timing chain, the job involves correctly locking and re‑tensioning the chain and verifying cam timing on reassembly. Machining of the cylinder head may be required if it’s out of spec. After the repair, bleed the cooling system thoroughly, pressure‑test for leaks, and road‑test to operating temperature.

When done by the book, an MLS gasket on a 2007 CR‑V will typically go the distance for hundreds of thousands of kilometres. Most failures trace back to overheating, poor coolant maintenance, or a separate cooling fault that was left to linger.

Does the 2007 Honda CR‑V have a head gasket?

Yes. Honda’s service literature and parts catalogues specify an MLS head gasket and torque‑to‑yield head bolts for the 2007 CR‑V engines. It’s not a routine replacement item, but it’s essential to sealing and engine reliability.

How long does a head gasket last on a 2007 CR‑V?

Often for the life of the engine when the cooling system is maintained and overheating is avoided. Many owners see well past 200,000 km without gasket trouble. Overheating, low coolant, or a failing radiator cap/thermostat are the usual culprits when issues do arise.

What’s a fair ballpark cost to replace it in Australia or New Zealand?

Expect roughly 8–12 hours of labour plus parts and any machining. As a broad guide, that can land around AUD/NZD $1,800–$3,500 depending on shop rates, OEM vs aftermarket parts, and whether the head needs machining or additional cooling components are replaced.