hondachick81

wtf!!! I am so sad right now and frustrated!!
i installed my exhaust system and the header and the cat weren't connected completely flush together so there was a leak. Midas put a gasket in there and it was ok....but there is still a leak. sounds like the header is leaking air from the head and it stinks!!
so.....i am so upset right now cause I was looking at my order invoice and it had 2 part#'s on it...one was scratched out
well I think they sent me a header for a 4th gen 88-91 and mine is a 98
help!!
I have this installed on my car! Is my car gonna be fucked.
What is the difference b/tw the heads on a 88-91 and 92+????
I don't know what I should do!! I already wrote a nasty email to the ******* company and I will bitch em out monday!
Cliff Notes ******* sent me a Header for a 88-91 Civic and it is on my car(98) HELP!!!!

I am gonna cry!


[Modified by CivicGirl114, 8:07 AM 9/29/2001]

ZUL8R

Come on guys you gotta help us out !!
we are Fu#*ed....
auto x is tomorrow

DragII

the only thing you can do is replace the manifold gasket, and retorque the bolts down....if that doesn't do it...it's time to complain to whoever you bought it from.

Chris93Si

Well, don't fret too much, it shouldn't do any damage. I would take it off though, put the stock manifold back on and send it back. Your car won't die or anything though, so there is a bright side

ZUL8R

We called them and they said that the header is the same as the 88-91 for the 98.. we will tourqe the bolts down again and the proper way this time starting from the midlle and working our way out... hopefully this will solve our problem.. do you guys know if the blocks are the same ??????
Thanks for all the help.. Im just trying to get around taking the freakin thing off and putting the old manifold back on.. If we didnt tighten the nuts on the proper way the fisrt time will it warp the gasket?????

smokin rubber

I dont think the gasket will warp, its meant to be smushed in there. just tighten the hell out of all those bolts.

ZUL8R

Any one else have any input on the 1st message in this post.. are the heads the same or will this header screw something up if its not the right one.. they said the headers are the same so im gonna go with that.. ill retighten the nuts to spec with a tourqe wrench and see what happens.. hopefully we wont smell crappy this time Lets Pray ill be on the track one way or another tomorrow if it comes to taking the Z out ...

supergreenNA1

if the problem persists, take the header to a machine shop and have the flange surface ground. then reinstall the header with a new gasket. DO NOT overtorque the bolts!! if its leaking from the head, odds are the flange is warped and this will cure that. btw, what brand is that header?

hondachick81

well i got a gasket for the rear section and I am picking up a new head gasket on monday!! It doesn't seem to be leaking??
oh....and I am still not sure about the header.
The company I ordered it from said that it was a sale gimmick and that the 88-91 is the exact same as the 92+. He told me to call the manufacturer and ask for myself....they won't be in till monday so............

Oh well....it sounds crazy though!! I think everything is ok!
thanks for any help guys!!

court

the header for the d16a6 is differnt from that of the other years because of the placement of the o2 bung

something you might want to think about

hondachick81

why would that matter??? it is coming out of the side of the header.
I am not sure if this would give it a different reading??? I don't see why??

I am just worried about the exhaust ports lining up with the header ports!

ITR764

nice to see some other people from sc.... sounds like who ever you've been dealing wid you need to stay away from, sounds like they don't know chit about honda's.... what type of header is it that you got and i might be able to give you a better answer as to if there the same or not. next time you need some car parts give daniel @ r&d in charleston a call tell them you frequent this board. in fact give him a call and explain your prob to him, he would be able to give you some answers.