Thanks for all the help you guys, I have contacted the better business bureau to see if they can help me, I had a simple over heating problem and it has turned into a nightmare that Im getting the engine replaced. I have checked different forums and it seems that every 96-97 accord ex is vtec. dont know if its true or not but i just got an engine off ebay for a 96-97 accord ex, so im crossing my fingers it will be vtec since its ex.