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*ChrisCantSkate* · 01-08-2005, 11:12 AM

i might be picking up a 96 civic for $500 with just a blow head gasket. how hard would it be to do myself? i have air tools, tq wrench, engine lift, timing light, etc.

*pdiggitydogg* · 01-08-2005, 11:33 AM

Nothing I'd call difficult...just tedious and a pain in the ass

A GREAT how-to:
http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1062140
Even though the how-to is for dohc, the procedure is basically the same. I can pop open the helms and get exact torque specs for you too (they're probably the same...but play it safe right?)

You can definately fix it w/ the tools you have. I would suggest that you replace the studs too though.

*ChrisCantSkate* · 01-08-2005, 12:36 PM

alright sounds good. im thinking i can resell it for $3000 at least once i fix it

thermal · 01-09-2005, 12:38 PM

Not hard. I've taken my Y8 head off 3 times (twice this week). I suggest not to unbolt the IM. Keep it in there and pull out the whole thing. make sure you follow the specs on bolting the head studs back on. It requires 3 torque specs and a certain cross pattern. Drain the coolant well.....

thermal · 01-09-2005, 12:39 PM

*ChrisCantSkate* · 01-11-2005, 02:02 PM

im gonna check the car out this week and if its in as good of shape as im told i should have it asap

01-08-2005, 11:12 AM	#1
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 41 Posts: 9,662	replacing head gasket? i might be picking up a 96 civic for $500 with just a blow head gasket. how hard would it be to do myself? i have air tools, tq wrench, engine lift, timing light, etc. __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

01-08-2005, 12:36 PM	#3
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 41 Posts: 9,662	alright sounds good. im thinking i can resell it for $3000 at least once i fix it __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

01-09-2005, 12:38 PM	#4
thermal Banning Machine Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: My Garage, Va. Posts: 5,547	Not hard. I've taken my Y8 head off 3 times (twice this week). I suggest not to unbolt the IM. Keep it in there and pull out the whole thing. make sure you follow the specs on bolting the head studs back on. It requires 3 torque specs and a certain cross pattern. Drain the coolant well..... __________________ Project Teg Visit the Turbo Forum

01-11-2005, 02:02 PM	#6
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 41 Posts: 9,662	im gonna check the car out this week and if its in as good of shape as im told i should have it asap __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

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01-08-2005, 11:33 AM	#2
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 42 Posts: 10,579	Nothing I'd call difficult...just tedious and a pain in the ass A GREAT how-to: http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1062140 Even though the how-to is for dohc, the procedure is basically the same. I can pop open the helms and get exact torque specs for you too (they're probably the same...but play it safe right?) You can definately fix it w/ the tools you have. I would suggest that you replace the studs too though.