I have a b16 head with only the valvetrain. What else besides the vtec solenoid do I need in order to get vtec working? Thanks

 

this is ripped from my vtec troubleshooting thingey i wrote a while ago
1) Oil level, its gotta be FULL. I'm talking at the upper mark on the dipstick.

2) Solenoid, Ok this is a 2 parter. A) take a wire (any wire) disconnect the grey plug (1 pin connector) on the vtec solenoid and touch the wire to the pos. battery terminal and the solenoid side of the grey 1 pin connector. there should be an audible click from the solenoid. B) If A checks out, remove the solenoid and clean the filter screen. (self explanatory)

3) Speed, the car must be going over 10 mph so the spedo must be working. that means the VSS has to be working. vtec is temperamental isn't it?

4) more oil, check the oil pan. if its dented POUND IT OUT!. this is why mine wasn't working. the pan was dented in far enough to hit the oil pickup for the pump to cause low pressure situation in the head, no pressure no vtec.

5) ECU Swap out to another ECU that you KNOW vtec works on.

6) Car must be at I belive its 80 degrees or higher so let car get to a normal operating temprature.

 

Sorry I think my question is kinda confusing. I bought a b16 head with the vtec assembly taken out. What parts do I need to buy in order to get vtec working again?

 

kamin, how far dented in was yours, mine is dented and im getting code22 and no vtec. do you know if a b16a2 one will fit a b18c5, if it does, is it as good as the itr one. mines probly dented about an inch. will i need a new gasket or anything if i take it out?

tia