Is it true that the head must be pulled to install cams on a H22A?

 

Of course not.

 

you just need to pull the valve cover and disassembly the valvetrain...

 

Be sure to have a manual, preferrably a helms. That auto tensioner (on 97 and up) can turn a 2 hour job into an entire weekend..... To answer your question, you can replace the cams without removing the head.


[Modified by G, 11:09 PM 7/4/2001]

 

That auto tensioner CAN be a problem. Make sure you have the tool to clamp the tension in place when you install it back into the motor. You cannot buy the tool from Honda by itself. You have to buy the tensioner with it too.
I spent about $130.00! I forgot it was a long time ago. But doing a whole bunch H22 jobs for people this tool has paid itself off.

 

Yes you can buy clamp that locks the tensiner in place, what ever you do DON'T SPILL THE OIL THATS IN THE TENSIONER!

Since you going to install new cams, look into new valve train.

 

you may want to consider installing a new autotensioner when you do this. My autotensioner failed at 94000kms and now I'm rebuilding my bottom end.

 

All H22a motors have a autotensioner, not just 97 up... My 93 has one..

 

yup yup.... right you are.

 

My understanding is that it is a good idea to have a line bore done if you are going to put in new cams. In order to do that you would need to pull the head and send it to a machine shop. No line bore, then you can do it without.

Jarrad

 

Sorry, I only worked on 5th gen's so far.... I made a tensioner tool out of tie wire.... I don't do much work on Prelude motors, so the wire deal helped me out.