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SO i bought a 97 dx 5 speed off of a friend of mine because i needed a car. the previous owner was a highschool auto kid so this car is a disaster. i have fixed a bunch of little things ( like turn signals inop- hazard switch wasn't plugged in. windows didn't work- regulator and a pass. window switch, ect.)

but the major thing that threw me off was the VTEC valve cover, the 2 VTEC DTC codes, the 2 loose connectors for the solenoid and pressure switch, but no solenoid. it's not there.
Also, the distributor in the vehicle is the wrong one, i have spare wires left over after the new distributor was "wired" in.

my question is, would it be worth it to buy a D16Y7 head with VTEC and correct distributor, get a non VTEC PCM, or just say **** it and let it ride?

 
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I suppose the way to look at is can you afford to put another engine in it ? if you can id say do it and make it right. but if your needing transportation right now then do what you gotta do and ride.

 
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No vtech solenoid? Sounds like it was swapped with lx engine but computer is looking for ex. A value cover from a vtech will fit on a non vtech .. it looks good with vtech logo on the valve cover. Thats a cheap way to sell a civic for more $