lowblackdub

Hi there,

I'm looking at buying a 1998 Civic Si (I know it's an EX coupe in the US). Car is in great shape.

When I popped the hood I was expecting to see SOHC VTEC embossed valve cover, but it looked like just a regular SOHC cover. There were no VTEC markings on it whatsoever.

Where does one find the engine code markings? I'm a total Honda newb so any help is appreciated!

Wondering if this is normal or if perhaps the car has had the engine swapped.

Thanks in advance.

grumblemarc

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Just look for the VTEC solenoid.

sde780

Vtec solenoid is located on the upper left corner of the head. It has a cylinder, if you google it I'm sure you can find pics to help.

Also under the upper radiator hose, there's a flat section on the engine block that will have the engine code.

D16Y8 = VTEC
D16Y7 = non-VTEC

97civkid

The 96-98 d16y8 never came with a vtec valve cover, I also was confused but the solinoid was there to prove it

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94EG8

'96 - '00 Civics with a D16Y8 don't say vtec on the valve cover. '97 - '00 Acura ELs do say 1.6L Vtec on the valve cover though.

lowblackdub

Cool, thanks everyone! Super helpful forum!

TheJGB3

If you want to get a VTEC valve cover for your D16Y8 - get a 1992-95 EX/Si D16Z6 one from a junkyard (new ones are discontinued from Honda). I did this and also painted it with VHT wrinkle red for the JDM look. I am buying the chrome oil cap from ICB motorsports for $21.97.