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LS/vtec Troubles!!!!

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Old 12-03-2007, 09:07 PM
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Default LS/vtec Troubles!!!!

I got a b18b bottom end wit b16a head.....the motor is freshly put together ran motor to drive on and off trailer, then parked in garage until tuned. So i decided to check fluids and radiator was low so i checked oil and found some coolent in the oil and lil sittin in the head??????? Any ideas other then maybe having the wrong head gasket ?? PLEASE HELP
Old 12-04-2007, 06:15 PM
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is it leaking anywhere else? whats the mileage on the head and the block? boost?
Old 12-06-2007, 07:19 AM
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head gasket ... the golden eagle ls/vtec kit is the only setup i would use to do a ls/vtec!! I have seen too many ls/vtec die because they didnt do a good job tapping it and what not.
Old 12-06-2007, 07:25 AM
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Default Re: LS/vtec Troubles!!!! (lucky4586)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lucky4586 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">head gasket ... the golden eagle ls/vtec kit is the only setup i would use to do a ls/vtec!! I have seen too many ls/vtec die because they didnt do a good job tapping it and what not.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old 12-07-2007, 10:26 PM
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Default Re: LS/vtec Troubles!!!! (b18muoio)

i really hope you used the golden eagle kit
Old 12-08-2007, 04:50 PM
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the golden eagle tap yes, but the headgasket is junk.
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