New Swap: Should I Replace Headgasket?
08-19-2004, 07:14 PM
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New Swap: Should I Replace Headgasket?
I'll be swapping in a JDM D15B VTEC on Saturday, should I replace the HG? If so, how necessary is it to get the head milled? And how much does it typically cost to have the head milled? TIA.
08-19-2004, 07:19 PM
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Re: New Swap: Should I Replace Headgasket? (DJ_SaNdOz)
Its not bad to replace a headgasket good preventive maintance but if its straight from japan they have fairly low miles on them were you really dont need to replace them unless it has a issue with it. I say just run it. We threw in a jdm d15b vtec motor in my dads 4th gen hatch and its very healthy looking motor and runs great
08-19-2004, 07:21 PM
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Re: New Swap: Should I Replace Headgasket? (illusive)
That's what I figured, just thought that I'd ask. I didn't do it for the swap I did in my EF a while back, but I did that one in a hurry since I was broke at the time.
08-19-2004, 07:29 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dimi »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you are removing your cylinder head, yes, replace your headgasket. If you are not, <U>why do you want to replace your headgasket</U>?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was just thinking about it b/c I have a Y8 HG still in the package, and I figured that it could possibly save me trouble later. I guess by the same token, it could potentially casue trouble later as well....
I was just thinking about it b/c I have a Y8 HG still in the package, and I figured that it could possibly save me trouble later. I guess by the same token, it could potentially casue trouble later as well....
08-19-2004, 07:37 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Archidictus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So much work, so little payoff.</TD></TR></TABLE>That confirms it for me then. Thanks.
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Re: (Archidictus)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Archidictus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So much work, so little payoff.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah but you never know. Personally, I would do it if the engine was out. Might as well do it when it is a hell of alot easier.....just my $.02. Replacing a headgasket in the car isnt extremely difficult but a PITA. If you already have the gasket and the engine was oput, why not take an hour or so and change it...? It is not that much of a waste of time...no more than posting this question and waiting fro answers could have been
Yeah but you never know. Personally, I would do it if the engine was out. Might as well do it when it is a hell of alot easier.....just my $.02. Replacing a headgasket in the car isnt extremely difficult but a PITA. If you already have the gasket and the engine was oput, why not take an hour or so and change it...? It is not that much of a waste of time...no more than posting this question and waiting fro answers could have been
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