h22 head replacement parts list

[93redcb7]

So im doing a h22 head swap(on a h22), and need to know everything i will need as far as gasket's and what not to do this
-im taking all the sensors and intake manifold off my old head and putting it on new one
-intake manifold gasket to intake/head(got the bisi one)
-head gasket
-timing belt(water pump has less than 3k on it)
-arp head studs
-need to get valve cover set

i basically just want to know if i am missing anything before i do this
the head has been re-built and thoroughly cleaned, is there a specific oil i should use to break in? or anything i need to do?

[Jarrett]

You sound like you have a fairly good idea of the process. I'd use a blow gun and clean the threads out where the head bolts are. Those studs are so hard that if grime or grit gets in the way it'll chew up that aluminum. But you seem to know that you should clean everything profusely so you should be good. Keep checking to see that everything is at TDC all the time.

Harbor Freight has a pack of 6 wire brushes in varying sizes and stiffnesses for under $2 that would help in cleaning the engine before you put it back in.

And I might change the thread title later so noobs don't get ideas about putting H22A heads on their F22A blocks. Good luck!

[93redcb7]

You sound like you have a fairly good idea of the process. I'd use a blow gun and clean the threads out where the head bolts are. Those studs are so hard that if grime or grit gets in the way it'll chew up that aluminum. But you seem to know that you should clean everything profusely so you should be good. Keep checking to see that everything is at TDC all the time.

Harbor Freight has a pack of 6 wire brushes in varying sizes and stiffnesses for under $2 that would help in cleaning the engine before you put it back in.

And I might change the thread title later so noobs don't get ideas about putting H22A heads on their F22A blocks. Good luck!

the motor isnt coming out, just the head is coming off, and you can change the title if you wish, i couldn't think of anything better.
but is there any parts that i am missing? anything else i should do?

[thepowderblue]

I have used 2 of these kits with no issues. All the gaskets and seals seem to be as good as oem.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Prelud...item4154e1c074

[93redcb7]

I have used 2 of these kits with no issues. All the gaskets and seals seem to be as good as oem.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Prelud...item4154e1c074

ah valve cover set also... thanks =P, and i already got oem head gasket and t-belt

[Jarrett]

Since the intake manifold will be off it would be worthwhile to replace the fuel filter also.

[93redcb7]

Since the intake manifold will be off it would be worthwhile to replace the fuel filter also.

just did that when i did my motor swap which was about 6k ago

[93redcb7]

is there any gaskets i will need to do from changing over sensors?

[Jarrett]

Not if you leave your IACV, FITV and air boost valve attached to the plenum and throttle body. Replacing the thermostat might be beneficial also.

[oksleeper]

I may have missed it but exhaust amnifold gasket

[93redcb7]

I may have missed it but exhaust amnifold gasket

exhaust doesnt need to be done its a metal gasket

[toycar]

I replace exhaust mani gasket every single time I take it off.


I would replace it.

[Jarrett]

Just because it's a metal gasket doesn't make it impervious to failure. It's an MLS crush-style gasket and will fail eventually. This process is sped up when it is removed often.

[thepowderblue]

The ridges on the mls gaskets are what seal. They crush and seal. Onece they have ben crushed they can not be taken off and reused.well it can but it wont work 100% like a new one.

[93redcb7]

ok ill see about getting one.. where can i get a 2" for the header to head and header to down pipe.. idk where to get those