speedfoos

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Yup, sounds about right! HG is replaced again - it was pushing coolant into the reservoir Chris, which is why I replaced it. Other than the coolant thing it was running fine. I still throw the P1106 baro code, but let's fart with that once we can tune the whole thing all the way through the RPM range. I'm getting my other head skimmed and the stripped bolt fixed so I can enjoy the whole PnP, S2 Crower turbo cam goodness of it. I figure once this HG goes (I have a feeling my head is a little warped), the new head goes on with a nice Cometic gasket.

Still no serial card for my laptop to finish the tuning - Royal Mail is still on ****ing strike.

That's about it. HG replacement was successful. It helped to have a couple guys helping this time so I didn't have to do everything myself!

WilmncChris

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Clint send me your map I will look at the DTC code and why. I got mine to fix when I created the problem....So lets see what difference you have than what I have. Remember the upgraded HG is for overbore. So it will not work if you have stock bore. Sorry for not being around much, but I have been really busy with tuning

speedfoos

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Dude, I completely understand. If I really need something from you, rest assured I'll call first. I did panic the other day when I talked to Chip - you were out getting Taco Bell again - because my plug seals failed and I got oil down in my spark plug tubes. But that was an easy fix, and thanks again to all who responded here to my plea for help.

I'll just order an OEM gasket set from Majestic then for my next replacement. You're right about the overbore only on the Cometics. I just checked their website and the smallest bore HG they offer is 76mm, which is no good for a stocker 75mm bore.

I'll bounce you the map in the morning. Been drinking mimosas since the HG was finished and there's no telling what map I'd be sending at this point!

greeen01civic4d

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hey Clint, how long it take u to do ur timing belt this time, im still working on mine, damn bolt took 2 hours to get off, then i stripped the alternator mount/engine mount bracket, so i gotta wait on the new one, and carpool with the old lady to work and home this week, and even after 110k miles the timing belt showed no signs of wear, coulda kept goin on it for a while still, but replaced it anyway, but im stuck at this point, and i broke the casing on the crank position sensor, but taped it back together, hoping that will hold

WilmncChris

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Not sure why you are blowing HG's. Something is up with that

speedfoos

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Chris, my car overheated this summer and blew at least one coil pack and the head gasket so it probably warped the head. I never did get it skimmed, so I'm sure that is what is causing my problems.

Damn Adam! It took about 4.5 hours this time from wheels up to wheels down on the HG. I'm not replacing the timing belt though (only have 38K on the dial) Which bolts did you strip on the alt. bracket? One of the front ones or on the side? I'm sure the tape will hold just fine on the CPS. It doesn't get too awfully hot down there, so you should be OK.

greeen01civic4d

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well Clint, i broke the bolt that holds the alternator in the motor mount bracket, half of the bolt is still in there, and i tried using an easy out set from snap-on and broke it in there too, so i have to order a new bracket, its like 30 bucks from hondaatutomotiveparts.com, and someone on here is having a 10 dollar sensor sale, so im gettin a new crank sensor from him, cheaper than 65 from orielys or anywhere else, so whatever, just sucks, cuz now i dont have a car, but good news is that the timing belt went on easy, and stayed in time for at least 2 full revolutions, so im doin good now, just gotta wait, i know u know what thats like

tuningmycivic

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hey chris, are you at the shop today?

speedfoos

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Hey Adam, that would be Carl (sql_civic) who has all the little misc. sensors and whatnot. Good guy, square deals.

Gotta go! Momma is calling (woohoo!!).

greeen01civic4d

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yea Clint, im just waiting to hear back from him, i pmd him and asked in that thread, so just waiting to hear back so i can send payment

WilmncChris

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Hey I was at the shop earlier, and we were slammed!!!! I am at home right now and will be around the house tomorrow. Not going to be at the shop til monday morning unless i stop by to wash my car

speedfoos

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Buh bye.

tuningmycivic

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ha ha...no big bro...I'm on leave and hoping to start my install tomorrow. I'll give you a call then.

wtf clint...somebody done jacked yo wheels man!!!

speedfoos

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LOL - I hope they replace them with some nice matte black 16s!!!

tuningmycivic

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ha ha....i begin work tomorrow...hopefully i won't be claiming my T.E.A.R.S. member number until after the build...

speedfoos

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Excellent Tony! The good thing is, that you're pretty much right down the road from Chris if something goes seriously wrong! You starting a thread for it?

tuningmycivic

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thinking about it...def taking pics tho...

MarchMadnessisM

i love it, car washing speedfoos style, the best part is that completely describes ur car, it will always look good n u will always tke care of it, but it will only run half the time lmao

WilmncChris

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Yeah he can always come to the shop, if you get in a mess of things

greeen01civic4d

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he'll get it runnin good at some point, when he stops buying crappy hg's and invests in a cometic(spelling), and he'll boost at like 50 psi, and blow the motor, but have fun doing it

speedfoos

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Oh it runs good now, it did even with the slightly leaky HG. I only replaced it because I had an extra and don't want to keep emptying the coolant rezzie. If this one goes like that, then I really don't care. The new head goes in for skimming and repair this week so we will be ready for some mad PnP boosting when this HG blows!!!

greeen01civic4d

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sweet

Jza

Please explain.

speedfoos

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In otherwords, put the car on jackstands, pull the wheels off, and then wash it.

That's my car there. In the pictures. Up on jackstands. With the hose on the right. The ground is all wet.

greeen01civic4d

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brilliant, absolutely brilliant Jza, cant u read??? j/k u had to read his other thread bout cleanin his car

speedfoos

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LOL - I had though about just putting the pictures of the wash and mini photoshoot in here, but I decided against it. I don't really know why though.

Jza

My question was more of a why then a what.

speedfoos

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Well I had to rotate my tires, which would necessitate putting the car up on jackstands. She was also very dirty and this gave me a chance to wash out all the nooks and crannies. It made sense to combine the two activities. This isn't the first time I've done a wash like this.

Plus I can check all the suspension components to make sure there aren't any surprises, look for rust, etc...

MURDOCK

Sorry but I had to laugh

Jza

Ya I just saw the other thread :P

I can see myself doing this and blowing my car over with the hose.