Whats up,
I swapped in a b18b from craigslist into my hatch and didn't check it out first. White smoke. Ive read through all the b18 head removal archives and stuff and feel pretty ready for it. I have ordered the harmonic damper pulley removal tool and a set of b18a/b18b ARP head studs, shipping today. Besides that I will replace the timing belt, water pump, tensioner and most importantly HG and all the associated gaskets with this project (manifolds, valve cover, cam seals). When the head is off I plan to get it checked at a machine shop for flatness. After reinstalling and setting up timing I plan to adjust valves back to spec. Can anyone think of anything else to check while I am down there. I was thinking of blasting the coolant passages/radiator out with high pressure water to blow any **** that might have built up outta there. Thanks HT, I plan to document this operation so will have pics to share the moment.

 

Valve seals. Ignition timing when all done.

 

Ignition timing for sure, I will be sure to get the valve seals taken care of at the machine shop. Thanks for the input.