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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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Why do u only mill/resurface your head when u blow headgasket and not block? Reason I'm asking is my motor over heated due to blown head gasket and head warped pretty bad, so I'm getting new head but do I need to resurface block?
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 10:21 PM
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Default Re: mill/machine head? block?

Check the block for flatness using a precision straight edge and feeler gauges. If it is out of spec, you need to get it decked.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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Default Re: mill/machine head? block?

Do u know what specs are?
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 12:33 PM
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Default Re: mill/machine head? block?

I don't know off the top of my head but it can't be more then like a couple thousandths. If you can't find it by searching and don't have a service manual, I'd just call honda and ask.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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Default Re: mill/machine head? block?

Is the block most likely to warp after blowing headgasket? Most ppl usually just machine head...why don't they usually do block?
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Default Re: mill/machine head? block?

after you get your head and block squared away from whatever machine shop(you might want to leave the decking to them), they will be the ones to recommend what head gasket is best for you. Cometic does custom head gaskets below the standard .030" which might be all you need after they remove material from your head or block in order to raise the compression.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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Default Re: mill/machine head? block?

Originally Posted by 88 EF Hatch
Most ppl usually just machine head...why don't they usually do block?
cuz they have no clue what they're doing
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Default Re: mill/machine head? block?

[QUOTE=92cxturbo;39248371]cuz they have no clue what they're doing[/Qv

i agree.... most of the time if your head has been warped the block might be as well(so check both especially if the block is aluminum). one of the main reasons a lot of people dont zero deck certain blocks is probably because that particular block is made of iron. iron holds up better. even aluminum engines with iron bores should be checked up on
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 07:00 AM
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Default Re: mill/machine head? block?

94 B18b1 blocks are aluminum right?
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 07:02 AM
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Default Re: mill/machine head? block?

correct
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 07:08 AM
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Default Re: mill/machine head? block?

Both the block and the head need to be checked for warpness. If both are fine, your problem is probably your head gasket.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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Head was warped like crab, deck side was warped bad that when I used staright edge is see sawed
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