Head gasket replaced
11-04-2014, 10:10 PM
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Head gasket replaced
I just replaced the head gasket on my B18c. I've heard that once the motor is opened that it never runs the same. I just want to know if this is true and if there's anything I can do to preserve the way it ran. Thanks.
11-10-2014, 02:21 PM
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I don't think "once the motor is opened that it never runs the same" is true.
(I never had any problems with my 1991 CRX Si when I replaced the head gasket to clean carbon buildup off pistons tops and inside of head. The engine ran better.)
Assuming you used a good quality click-type torque wrench and torqued the head bolts correctly in stages, there should be no problems with the engine running differently than before.
Other problems to watch out for:
-intake manifold vacuum leaks
-timing belt correctly installed and tensioned
-all electrical connections cleaned and reconnected
-engine retimed correctly
take care,
ChrisS
(I never had any problems with my 1991 CRX Si when I replaced the head gasket to clean carbon buildup off pistons tops and inside of head. The engine ran better.)
Assuming you used a good quality click-type torque wrench and torqued the head bolts correctly in stages, there should be no problems with the engine running differently than before.
Other problems to watch out for:
-intake manifold vacuum leaks
-timing belt correctly installed and tensioned
-all electrical connections cleaned and reconnected
-engine retimed correctly
take care,
ChrisS