Hey guys,

I tried to keep a list last night while I was taking the block and head apart, but oilly hands and paper don't mix well. Please help me continue my list (think through whats in the block and head) to make sure I re-assemble it all properly. So far I have:

-Big bolt missing from tranny support (bottom of motor)
-2 10mm bolts for that wireharness around oil pump (pulley)
-timing belt lower pulley (cracked teeth taking it off....oops!)
-crank bolt
-2 keyways (T-belt pulley and balancer)
-water pump & o-rings
-thermostat
-oil pickup tube gasket
-oil pan gasket
-valve cover gasket
-clutch bolts (What part # for ARP?)
-flywheel bolts (Part # for ARP?)
-assembly lube
-honda bond
-knock sensor (broke that getting **** off motor....oops!)

 

Ya gotta stop all these threads!!!
You're driving me nuts

Seems like this project is too big for you and maybe you should have it finished by someone who knows. Just saying...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ya gotta stop all these threads!!!
You're driving me nuts

Seems like this project is too big for you and maybe you should have it finished by someone who knows. Just saying... </TD></TR></TABLE>

haha well there isn't much tech stuff going on in HT or the ITR forum for that matter anymore, personally I enjoy them more than the typical picture, 'check this out' threads we always have....

I took the block and head apart...wasn't much to it, everyones gotta first time for everything. I mean after I get the motor back and re-assemble it, I'll have it back in and finished in one night.

I have help from a friend whos done this many times before...I just wanted other 'builders' thoughts if there were any other parts that we mighta just forgot when making a list since we couldn't update as we went.

 

Rebuilt distributor
new or rebuilt oil pump
new timing belt and tensioner
ARP head and main studs
complete bottom end and top end gasket kit
TB gasket
VTEC gasket
acessory belts


Modified by The Dude at 11:37 AM 2/6/2008

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by The Dude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Rebuilt distributor
new or rebuilt oil pump
new timing belt and tensioner
ARP head and main studs
complete bottom end and top end gasket kit
TB gasket
VTEC gasket
acessory belts


Modified by The Dude at 11:37 AM 2/6/2008</TD></TR></TABLE>

distributor is new
timing belt is new
have arp head studs

where can I get these gasket kits?

 

t00ts, you know there are some outstanding build threads scattered around HT that are very useful.

 

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Yea I figured, I just didn't have time at work today to be searching and reading up....I'll look into some tonight. Just figured I'd start a thread during the day to see

 

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distributor is new
timing belt is new
have arp head studs

where can I get these gasket kits?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Get a new timing belt tensioner too.
IL4, Password JDM, King motorsports, Search Button when it doesn't p0wn yur ***...

but PM len on H.T. for discount pricing or I'll have to smack you with a blunt object.

 

haha thanks. I always order from Len or Sonsacura. Great prices haha.

 

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ARP bottom end studs/bolts will run you @ $150, cheap insurance.
Sometimes you can get packages cheaper, like this...
http://www.inlinefour.com/timingbeltkits.html

 

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ARP bottom end studs/bolts will run you @ $150, cheap insurance.
Sometimes you can get packages cheaper, like this...
http://www.inlinefour.com/timingbeltkits.html </TD></TR></TABLE>

well I already have head studs...Just need to get main studs. Ill probably buy all my ARP stuff from Summit

 

Well can you take some pics as your going along with it, on how your doing all of this. It would make the threads a lot more interesting,,,, and we need eye candy.

 

I plan on taking pics for the rebuild...people can look at that and do it in reverse if they ever need to pull a motor and take it apart...I figured using clean parts would make it easier to document...

 

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Ill probably buy all my ARP stuff from Summit</TD></TR></TABLE>

AHEM!

 

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AHEM! </TD></TR></TABLE>

All my ARP bolts and studs have now been bought from Tran haha

 

much better

 

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All my ARP bolts and studs have now been bought from Tran haha</TD></TR></TABLE>
In for rebuild pics.
Check out Dave_B s rebuild thread, pics and good tips there.
Tips from me;
Don't reuse any gaskets.
Replace all oil seals.
Study a Helms and replace all "one-use" self locking fasteners, (ex. the spring bolt nuts at the cat. inlet.) Also any fasteners that are corroded or damaged.
Before assembly, chase threads in tapped holes and clean out dirt and shavings with compressed air.

 

haha sounds good man. I planned on cleaning everything up before re-installing anyway because I want a bling engine bay lol

 

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Two problems I've seen on rebuilds, not replacing timing belt tensioner and reusing VTec gasket.
Oh yeah, NAPA for break in oil. Thet sell it labeled as such. When new, my B18 was slow to break in and I pro'lly coulda' run another change of breakin oil thru it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by The Dude &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Two problems I've seen on rebuilds, not replacing timing belt tensioner and reusing VTec gasket.
Oh yeah, NAPA for break in oil. Thet sell it labeled as such. When new, my B18 was slow to break in and I pro'lly coulda' run another change of breakin oil thru it. </TD></TR></TABLE>

well Im going to replace the tensioner....but I don't use the spring. I rip that little bastard out of there and then get a coat hanger and pull up pretty hard. Gets it a lot tighter, but not toooo tight haha

 

oil pan baffles or Mugen oil pan!!!