I've done several head gaskets on the D15b7 and know they call for the revised MLS gasket and the new bolts with the revised torque specs.

I googled but didn't come up with any revised specs for the D17A2. Should I use the stock gasket and torque specs from the shop manual?

FWIW, it's the same two cylinders that are burning coolant. Too much of a coincidence. Do Hondas like to eat head gaskets or is it just an issue with the D series?

 

i never went through a HG even when boosted. either bad luck or somethings wrong.

 

Hrmm. This is actually a friends car that were working on. Offhand I think it's got around 140k on the clock and it's bone stock. Not even an aftermarket air filter.

Probably going to tear it down sometime next week..

 

idk never had that many miles on mine but just clean the block and head off good and torque the head studs down to 70 ftlbs