Hello my 97 CRV had a bad head and the only head I could find locally was a LS head. I just finished removing the stock head and before I try and get this thing back together I had a few questions. The LS head came without cams and rockers, so should I do the valve adjustment per B20 specs or B18B specs? Another question, are the head bolts and timing belt the same for each? I do not wanna put a B20 head back on the crv is I can help it. I read there is an issue with the b20 head if you do not complete a valve adjustment every 30k you could bend the valves. This is what happened to me. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Oh also where is a good place to get head bolts? The dealer quote was very high and local part stores do not carry them.

 

the heads are the same spec wise.

 

So I should just use the B20 specs for everything? Thats what I planned to do just wanted to see if I would run into any issues.

 

well, your going to have to change the headstuds. OE's are to be used once.

so ARP studs for 80 bucks can be found anywhere and OE or cometic headgasket. Do Not get auto store brand headgasket

 

according to the helms, oem head bolts can be reused.

 

I didn't think this was recommended, can you? I checked out arp head bolts they seem to be priced better then factory.

 

I didn't think this was recommended, can you? I checked out arp head bolts they seem to be priced better then factory.

 

you can re-use the OEM head bolts. Ive used OEM head bolts twice with no head lift/head gasket failure. Especially in your case since your motor is stock and im guessing you dont mash on it. Use whatever spec for whatever cams your using. i know b20 and LS cams are identical but just to be on the safe side.