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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 09:34 AM
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since my timing belt went out...so did most of cylinder one well i have another head with around the same amount of miles on it and i want to replace it myself because shops are trying to charge between $400-$525 for it and i told them i already have the head, i just need install. they all tell me they need to do the timing belt again and yada yada btu i told them the timing belt doesnt even have like 2k on it yet! can anyone recommend help tips or instructions for making this job easier for me. also, how long will this take normally so i know how much time i need to lay out for this fun little project? :thumbup: thanks
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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 10:00 AM
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What exactly is your problem with cylinder #1? No compression? Bent valves?
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Old Oct 12, 2003 | 10:05 AM
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Originally posted by dubster99
What exactly is your problem with cylinder #1? No compression? Bent valves?
the dood at the shop said i bent my valves and therefore im only getting 25% compression from it. well i asked about replacing the bent valves and they said it'd be easier replacing the head so here i am with a head in my living room begging to get put on...
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Old Oct 13, 2003 | 03:35 PM
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All i can really say is replace the head and the intake manifold together it took me about half a day to replace my head when i blew a head gasket on the belt if it isnt stretched i wouldnt mess with it and u might need another set of hands to replace the belt
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Old Oct 13, 2003 | 06:20 PM
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just make sure you check and double check all the torque specs, make sure you torqued everything down right.... not really a difficult job, just work intensive
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Old Oct 13, 2003 | 07:21 PM
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Yeah, it's simple. I would remove the intake mani and head as a combo. Then put the mani onto the new head, and drop it on.
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Old Oct 13, 2003 | 08:00 PM
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thanks a lot:thumbup: im gonna try and get it done over this weekend or next depending on my schedule...i have all the tools and a helms manual....but are the torque specs in there??? i gotta find the helms which is why im asking now or is there a site that has the specs...thanks again
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Old Oct 13, 2003 | 08:41 PM
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hey man, check out https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...readid=100668, the offer stands, let me know
*edit* ima dumb shit, u already got one sorry, im just tryin to see if there is enough intrest for me to bother putting it on the web...im a stupid ****
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