The ULTIMATE DYI for head gasket and timing - CALL TO ARMS
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Hello all,
This next weekend I am going to tackle the job of a complete gasket job on my head and valves as well as changing my timing belt and water pump. I'm going to be doing it at a shop between Surrey and Langley, BC.
IF anyone want to come around and give a hand or just watch it might be a good way to gain some skills and see the troubles before you have to do it on your own.
I know that there are some really good DIY's out there, but you can probably never have enough pics or videos when it comes to this sort of thing.
I used to be involved with vancouver civics and it was a good community with some good friends. Not quite sure if this site works the same way, but I'm just putting the invitation out there.
July 16th amd 17th around 180th Street and Fraser Hwy.
If you are interested in coming out please don't hessitage to message me.
This next weekend I am going to tackle the job of a complete gasket job on my head and valves as well as changing my timing belt and water pump. I'm going to be doing it at a shop between Surrey and Langley, BC.
IF anyone want to come around and give a hand or just watch it might be a good way to gain some skills and see the troubles before you have to do it on your own.
I know that there are some really good DIY's out there, but you can probably never have enough pics or videos when it comes to this sort of thing.
I used to be involved with vancouver civics and it was a good community with some good friends. Not quite sure if this site works the same way, but I'm just putting the invitation out there.
July 16th amd 17th around 180th Street and Fraser Hwy.
If you are interested in coming out please don't hessitage to message me.
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check the link in my sig. It's a parts list and my lessons learned about changing a head gasket. At the end is the (although unfinished, but otherwise VERY helpful) DIY guide we have for changing a head gasket
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1 cylinder head gasket - check
1 valve cover gasket - check
1 intake manifold gasket - check
1 exhaust manifold gasket - check
1 soft gasket - check
16 valve stem seals - check
6 rubber seals - check
1 oil seal - check
4 spark plug seals - check
1 valve cover gasket - check
1 intake manifold gasket - check
1 exhaust manifold gasket - check
1 soft gasket - check
16 valve stem seals - check
6 rubber seals - check
1 oil seal - check
4 spark plug seals - check
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I wish I had the time to finish that DIY.. I have so many pictures to put in there now its unreal.
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Long story short: TDC sensor vibrated loose, got caught in the timing belt, tore it up, end result was 16 bent valves.
I tell my story not as a deterrent, but an example of what can go wrong down the road.
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i went out to my civic this morning and there was gas leaking onto my tire from under the fender where the main intake for fuel is, i then opened my gas cap and fuel started pouring out of the hole..this is really bizarre..if anyone has any idea of wut could have caused this to happen i need some help..and why was there so much pressure in my take
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i went out to my civic this morning and there was gas leaking onto my tire from under the fender where the main intake for fuel is, i then opened my gas cap and fuel started pouring out of the hole..this is really bizarre..if anyone has any idea of wut could have caused this to happen i need some help..and why was there so much pressure in my take
The other day I called my mom and we talked on the phone. What do you think?
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I have a bunch of suspension parts and a retrofit I need to install next weekend, If I have time I might drop by though. Always good to meet another 7th gen guy, there are so few of us
The vcc guys are a bit different than we are here, but I'd definitely call some of the guys here friends, even if they live six -seven hours away. I think there are four of us from vancouver that are active.. vcc seems like a good crowd too, although I don't generally attend their meets.
The vcc guys are a bit different than we are here, but I'd definitely call some of the guys here friends, even if they live six -seven hours away. I think there are four of us from vancouver that are active.. vcc seems like a good crowd too, although I don't generally attend their meets.
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Ill finish it soon.. feel free to ask any questions on the DIY thread or here and myself or Josh (Xriceboy) will answer them since we have done the job. Sandro has as well so you have lots of online support anyway.
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I may be able to snap more pics when I do the job this time. I'm not pressured by school to get the job done, and I think I'll have legit help doing it. Doubt it though.. it's gonna be significantly hotter than the last time I did the job. I also may be doing this in San Diego, so it's gonna be hella more humid, too
but yea, I can help answer questions you have.
take your time, double check your work, and separate and organize your tools while you work. It'll cut SOOO much time by staying organized. Also, make sure you have EVERY tool you need before you start. I spent 3 hours driving around town in my dad's car searching for the proper valve spring compressor tool.
but yea, I can help answer questions you have.
take your time, double check your work, and separate and organize your tools while you work. It'll cut SOOO much time by staying organized. Also, make sure you have EVERY tool you need before you start. I spent 3 hours driving around town in my dad's car searching for the proper valve spring compressor tool.
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Just be careful, that is in the DIY section, so you can post, but you cannot edit your post, so check what you pposting in there before submitting
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Tom, did you remove the timing belt + head gasket link from your sig?
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/1...-belt-diy.html
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I probably removed it at one point because it was incomplete but I can readd it... Eventually my sig will be so long nobody will want to see my posts any more! lol
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that the reason we working to try to add as much as we can to it
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I actually like the no upper timing cover idea, it would make it easy to watch for any potential issues. It's not that bad to run without one, the aem cam gears require no timing cover.
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I actually like the no upper timing cover idea, it would make it easy to watch for any potential issues. It's not that bad to run without one, the aem cam gears require no upper timing cover.
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No upper timing cover has its disadvantages. The TDC and CPS sensors are VERY sensitve to moisture and dirt. So, the chances of dirt + water in there increase with no timing belt cover. Mind you people have ran a very long time without them and had no problems. That's totally up to you if you wanna run without it. The other issue is that if your bottom cover is fully sealed and the top is open if you do happen to get any moisture into the lower cover it will not drain out and just stay there. If you opt this route at least drill a drain hole in the bottom timing belt cover.
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No need for drains, mine was cracked :P
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Even if it's cracked it might seal up once bolted into position. Depending on how bad the crack is of course lol..
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It' actually the base of one of the bolts, so kinda loose
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