Need an opinion from you guys

[plkelley]

Alright. Seeing as how I have never driven my car and that I have just recently got it running, I really dont know what all it needs yet. I just removed the exhaust manifold to get it fixed so I know im changing that gasket. I also know that the valve cover gasket needs changed. So...since all that is pretty much already apart should I go ahead and change the head gasket, and the timing belt since that has to come off too...is there anything else I should go ahead and do while im at it..

What do guys think? Is there anyway to tell if the head gasket needs changed without running the car?

[91zc]

Water Pump
Thermostat
Any old hoses
Distributor cap and rotor
Spark plugs and wires


That is all I can think of for now. If you have the head pulled just replace the head gasket since it is not a good idea to re use an old one.

[ci5ic]

Also, check your oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter...

[gunnmen01]

might want to think about ringing it as well, since you'll have the head off its only the oil pan bolts to drop the pistons out that wya you'll have a fresh motor in it...


gunnmen01

[plkelley]

Well...that would definetly be the way to go..although the complete gasket sets are like 200 bucks.

[civicHBsi91]

although the complete gasket sets are like 200 bucks.

when i had my headwork done it came to 400 sumthin including parts/labor and i dont think the gaskets costed 200 bucks and it was a complete set, i had gaskets to things i had no clue where they went, oh and headbolts were 100 bucks from honda

[Xenostalgia]

Make sure it has gas.

[plkelley]

Do you have to replace the headbolts?

[jeef]

Have to no... supposed to yes... they stretch

[plkelley]

Oh...well that kinda sucks..I think im gonna just change the valve cover gasket and exhaust manifold gasket and then find out what it really needs when I can run it.

[kris]

Originally posted by civicHBsi91


and headbolts were 100 bucks from honda

Dang, I just picked up ARP head bolts for $60.