91 accord ex 4dr 2.2 ltr that went ape-**** while using NAAWZ
Okay...I am a head gasket installation virgin and I hope like hell that that is what is wrong because cylinders one and two aren't firing and have zero compression. head gaskets are a serious thing I would assume so where should I buy one from?
and ae there any special parts I'll need?

 

I would also make sure I di not detonate my valves into the piston, or bend a couple of valves

 

Should I be able to tell this by looking at it?

 

I just replaced my head gasket. It was not fun! Those damn head bolts were a son of a b**** to get out. Use a long breaker bar and GOOD QUALITY socket. Don't use a 12 point, get some good 6 points. I believe that the sizes were 10,12, and 14 mm. It may be easier to take the lower intake manifold off while attached to the cylinder head because the nuts are very hard to reach. Get all your gaskets, sealants, etc ready or you will be biking/walking to the Checkers down the street. I can't comment on any troubleshooting advice because I don't have that much experience. Label all your wires and hoses that you remove. You do have some kind of manual don't you? Give youreself at least two/three days to do this. Good luck! Oh yeah, you can't go wrong with Honda original parts. Try <hondaautomotiveparts.com>


[Modified by rustyeleio, 9:48 AM 2/8/2003]

 

I just replaced my head gasket. It was not fun! Those damn head bolts were a son of a b**** to get out. Use a long breaker bar and GOOD QUALITY socket. Don't use a 12 point, get some good 6 points. I believe that the sizes were 10,12, and 14 mm. It may be easier to take the lower intake manifold off whole attached to the cylinder head because the nuts are very hard to reach. Get all your gaskets, sealants, etc ready or you will be biking/walking to the Checkers down the street. I can't comment on any troubleshooting advice because I don't have that much experience. Label all your wires and hoses that you remove. You do have some kind of manual don't you? Give youreself at least two/three days to do this. Good luck! Oh yeah, you can't go wrong with Honda original parts. Try <hondaautomotiveparts.com>

 

A leakdown test will narrow down the problem.

 

Yeah. While you have the head off replacing the gasket take a peek at the valves and top of the pistons. If you notice any holes or bent shredded metal you might consider getting the engine rebuilt !!


[Modified by 97accordex, 9:42 AM 2/8/2003]

 

BAH, I hope there is none of that, b/c if there is Ill say Fork it and get an H22 swap and sell my NOS, but I do have a manual etc, and a vehicle to make parts runs.