I was wondering how long before the VTEC quits and what are the chances of it? Reason being i got a 94 Civic EX and it has 135k on it. If it goes out do I just have to replace the solenoid?

 

I wouldn't worry about it... I have yet to see a non owner/abuser induced failure of the actual vtec mechanism in any honda engine. The only things that rarely go wrong are the solenoid and the oil pressure cut off switch. Just drive it!

 

just make sure to do ur regular maintainance and should have any issues, vtec is reliant on a good amount of oil, with low oil pressure it doesnt engage "properly neway" so if ur car starts burning oil due to years of wear make sure u top it off, if its still in good shape id say stop worrying and have a beer

 

Did u buy your vtec at a local store or did u buy it off the net if did can u tell me where cause im bout to trickout my 98 civic THANKS

 

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umm yah ur car has vtec buddy, lol u need to start reading about what uve got under ur hood, ur civic ex has a sohc vtec engine, u cant buy vtec it depends on what particular head ur using on ur engine block. if ur new to cars or at least want to learn something about honda's and cars in general start here http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine1.htm
its starts out really simple and moves into more complex information on vtec engagement and the purposes of it and what it means to u.

 

UM I KNOW PLENTY OF SHIT FOR MY HONDA BUT MY FREIND KEPT TELLING ME DIFFERNT AND I WANTED TO PROVE HIM WRONG. SO THANKS ANYWAY