97 vtec question

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Feb 24, 2005 | 09:39 AM

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Relic1

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Originally Posted by cpel83

okay this maybe a dumb question but i bought a used 97 civic ex so it should have the vtec (i think) but when i popped the hood it doesnt say vtec on it does this mean its not a vtec. Or how do i know if it is or not. OH and has anyone replaced axle bearings before and if so how hard is it?

thanks

the only way to know for sure in this world of Canadian models & engine swaps & ECU changes, is to double check the head for the solinoid, the ECU and CEL... or simply get the shorty or take off the top of your air box and listen for it. You should be able to hear it. Not as obvious as a DOHC but it's there.

Feb 24, 2005 | 01:56 PM

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brak

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Originally Posted by Relic1

you can also check for .... canadian-ness. by looking at the VIN #, if it's a 1 or 4 it's USA, if it's a 2, it's from canada, and J is japan. which a 97 civic wouldnt be anyway.

Feb 25, 2005 | 05:13 AM

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Wharbone

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From: Dallas, TX

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Originally Posted by cpel83

again prolly a dumb question but how do i check my engine code? and what does that tell me

It's a code that is stamped in the metal on your engine. If you are looking at your engine from the front of the car, it is to the left of the exhaust manifold. (should say D16Y8)

Bottom line, if you have a 97 EX without a swapped engine, you have a sohc vtec engine.

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