Is this dowel necessary???

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Jun 24, 2003 | 05:21 PM

MisterB

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Is this dowel necessary???

upper right #23 i just assembled my b16a and totally forgot the put the dowel back in, is this a must? what will happen if i dont have it?

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Jun 24, 2003 | 05:46 PM

T04-Terror

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Re: Is this dowel necessary??? (MisterB)

i would think that it holds some important use, its in your engine. i wouldnt drive without it, if it was me.

Jun 24, 2003 | 06:04 PM

poison

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Re: Is this dowel necessary??? (MisterB)

It's not a must, but it does keep the cam caps and journals perfectly held under high temperatures and vibrations. I would put it back in.

Better safe than sorry.

Jun 24, 2003 | 09:24 PM

mmuller

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Re: Is this dowel necessary??? (poison)

i heard people having problems with vtec engaging after they forgot those out

Jun 24, 2003 | 10:56 PM

MisterB

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Re: Is this dowel necessary??? (mmuller)

well i guess ill put it in tomorrow i am just not looking foward to it especially using hand tools

Jun 25, 2003 | 12:04 AM

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Re: Is this dowel necessary??? (poison)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by poison »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's not a must, but it does keep the cam caps and journals perfectly held under high temperatures and vibrations. I would put it back in.

Better safe than sorry.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Wrong dowel pin. That one holds the oil pressure o ring in place so that the cams get proper lubrication.