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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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So a little update...

Happened to look under my hood the other day, noticed my rad hoses were suctioned flat.
Pop the radiator cap and the coolant was all brownish / orange.
Did a full flush and the car started to overheat. Coolant turned orange again.

Pretty sure my headgasket is f'd.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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You are going to love those DSM injectors, I tossed a set into the Accord and they solved my leaning issue instantly and are very durable.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by dE.fUsEd
So a little update...

Happened to look under my hood the other day, noticed my rad hoses were suctioned flat.
Pop the radiator cap and the coolant was all brownish / orange.
Did a full flush and the car started to overheat. Coolant turned orange again.

Pretty sure my headgasket is f'd.
:doh:
Missed this post before I posted.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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:chuckles: Yeah, glad this happened before I put the turbo on.
Now's a good time to build the head proper I guess. h:
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dE.fUsEd
:chuckles: Yeah, glad this happened before I put the turbo on.
Now's a good time to build the head proper I guess. h:
ARP head bolts
Port and polish
New pistons and rings
Forged rods
Titanium springs and retainer
Fresh valves
Timing belt and tensioner

Not comprehensive but a good start...since you're there anyways :chuckles:
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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turbo specific cams help a lot with spool too.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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You ready for that b20vtec kit yet? o:
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Nightshade
ARP head bolts
Port and polish
New pistons and rings
Forged rods
Titanium springs and retainer
Fresh valves
Timing belt and tensioner

Not comprehensive but a good start...since you're there anyways :chuckles:
haha, yeah. not sure if I am going to do anything to the block yet, unless I find a b20 block for cheap.
I really just need to get it back on the road. Looking to get a built head and arp head bolts. Stock block should be fine for the amount of boost I plan to run. h:

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You ready for that b20vtec kit yet? o:
Possibly. I have a semi built head that I got my eyes on right now.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 06:23 AM
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My built b16a still lives in my buddies garage, but it's been promised to another What's your timeframe? Is this your DD?
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by white_n_slow
My built b16a still lives in my buddies garage, but it's been promised to another What's your timeframe? Is this your DD?
It is. I am currently riding with a friend to work.
Want to sell the head?
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