97 Civic LX D16y7 Head Gasket and exhaust replacement
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97 Civic LX D16y7 Head Gasket and exhaust replacement
Hello guys, I am brand new to this forum!
Later tonight I will be removing my cylinder head to take to a machine shop in the morning. Then tomorrow after school I will be spending time cleaning the Engine bay, Replacing the entire Exhaust (manifold included) and changing all my cooling hoses to their red silicone counterparts, as well as replacing the head gasket, exhaust gaskets, and intake manifold gaskets. If you guys could post any critical things that I need to make sure I do, that would be a huge help! I will be posting pictures and asking questions as I go. One thing That I would like to know is using any Gasket maker to supplement the head gasket. I have seen some use ~Permatex® Ultra Copper® Maximum Temperature RTV Silicone Gasket Maker - See more at: http://www.permatex.com/products-2/p....Ebs9j3Za.dpuf ~
Some use razor blades to clean the surface of the block that mates with the head, some use 220 sandpaper on a block. anything guys that would help would be awesome!
Also, I have never done an exhaust switch, but it seems pretty straight forward. Anyways, thanks in advance to those who reply and help a beginner get his roots started!
Later tonight I will be removing my cylinder head to take to a machine shop in the morning. Then tomorrow after school I will be spending time cleaning the Engine bay, Replacing the entire Exhaust (manifold included) and changing all my cooling hoses to their red silicone counterparts, as well as replacing the head gasket, exhaust gaskets, and intake manifold gaskets. If you guys could post any critical things that I need to make sure I do, that would be a huge help! I will be posting pictures and asking questions as I go. One thing That I would like to know is using any Gasket maker to supplement the head gasket. I have seen some use ~Permatex® Ultra Copper® Maximum Temperature RTV Silicone Gasket Maker - See more at: http://www.permatex.com/products-2/p....Ebs9j3Za.dpuf ~
Some use razor blades to clean the surface of the block that mates with the head, some use 220 sandpaper on a block. anything guys that would help would be awesome!
Also, I have never done an exhaust switch, but it seems pretty straight forward. Anyways, thanks in advance to those who reply and help a beginner get his roots started!
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Re: 97 Civic LX D16y7 Head Gasket and exhaust replacement
Here are some pics of the Job. Catalytic converter bolt is tight as ****!!! Can't get it loose. Put some WD40 and let it sit over night.
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Re: 97 Civic LX D16y7 Head Gasket and exhaust replacement
GUYS! Need help. I need to get to the Timing Belt, which is underneath these two wheels. I have seen the use of a compression gun or something. I head of a place where you can rent a tool for this. But I have no idea what the name is or anything. Any information that would help would be appreciated!!
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Re: 97 Civic LX D16y7 Head Gasket and exhaust replacement
you really need a "crank pulley holder" 25$ at most part stores or less, 2nd thing you need is a 3/4'' drive 3-4ft breaker bar and a 17mm socket and a 1/2'' drive 2ft bar to hold the pulley holder.
they're called "impact guns" the good ones are far from cheap same with the compressors to power them.
they're called "impact guns" the good ones are far from cheap same with the compressors to power them.
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Re: 97 Civic LX D16y7 Head Gasket and exhaust replacement
As for cleaning your block, I wouldn't suggest using razor blades, a single nick and it's that much harder to get the gasket to seal. What I've usually seen the pros use is white roloc bristle discs with a pneumatic die grinder.
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Re: 97 Civic LX D16y7 Head Gasket and exhaust replacement
Side question, what constitutes a good impact gun? I've seen some pneumatic ones at Canadian Tire for a little over 50 bucks that say they do around 450 ft-lbs of torque. This isn't average or an okay torque? I don't know that much about impact guns.
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Re: 97 Civic LX D16y7 Head Gasket and exhaust replacement
Hey i can relate to the crank pulley.
im actually in a middle of something similar to your project. (doin hg, tb, most of maintenance parts)
Ive tried the special honda hex crank pully tool and my crank pulley wouldn't get enough friction.
I would suggest u go and look for a "Chain wrench" it works like a vice grip but it ACTUALLY WORKED.
ive tried a normal home use compressor with a $200 IR impact gun, no work. and my only options were Tow it to a real shop with a real compressor and more expensive impact gun OR get a $50 chain wrench and do it at home
i didnt know about the chain wrench until i paid a local "FB" group (kind of like a CL, but on FB) to take it off, he used the chain wrench i mentioned and he got it off in 3 minutes from "i timed it, i started it right when he touched my car and when it was off, took him 3 minutes total.
looks like this
from what i got suggested from my build thread
IR GUN or save up for one, it seems IR is top dog impact guns
im actually in a middle of something similar to your project. (doin hg, tb, most of maintenance parts)
Ive tried the special honda hex crank pully tool and my crank pulley wouldn't get enough friction.
I would suggest u go and look for a "Chain wrench" it works like a vice grip but it ACTUALLY WORKED.
ive tried a normal home use compressor with a $200 IR impact gun, no work. and my only options were Tow it to a real shop with a real compressor and more expensive impact gun OR get a $50 chain wrench and do it at home
i didnt know about the chain wrench until i paid a local "FB" group (kind of like a CL, but on FB) to take it off, he used the chain wrench i mentioned and he got it off in 3 minutes from "i timed it, i started it right when he touched my car and when it was off, took him 3 minutes total.
looks like this
IR GUN or save up for one, it seems IR is top dog impact guns
#13
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Re: 97 Civic LX D16y7 Head Gasket and exhaust replacement
Cliffs: shop grade guns like IR require rather large compressors with a good duty cycle 40+gal to never have to wait when doing a big job ex:clutch DIY/weekend mechanic: you can use ones from Canadian tire and such paired with a 15-25gal compressor and be happy with the time saved.
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