vtec not working properly

[93redcb7]

So then you had already swapped an engine in, and established it worked 100%. Then you did a head swap, and now it sounds terrible, and VTEC rpm doesn't seem to pull hard at all?


Compression check the engine, leakdown test as well if you have the ability. Double check the dizzy, and make sure the engines timing marks all line up.

Are you sure the "new" head you put on your old block was level and true? I presume you used a new headgasket. You could have a bad head.

Its usually a good idea to mill/deck engine parts that are used which came from different origins. No 2 blocks and heads settle the same.

BTW. H22's usually burn oil via the rings, not the head. The FRM sleeves eat up piston rings.

doesnt burn oil any more, new head gasket(oem), and head was milled

[93redcb7]

so besides timing is there anything else i should check?

[93redcb7]

is it possible that the timing could be 180degree's out? Basically im asking if i move the crank 180degree's wont it be in the same spot(as in pistons being in same spot).. so how does this work? iv heard of it happening though. and dizzy can only go in one way.

[MortsAccord]

is it possible that the timing could be 180degree's out? Basically im asking if i move the crank 180degree's wont it be in the same spot(as in pistons being in same spot).. so how does this work? iv heard of it happening though. and dizzy can only go in one way.

if it was it wouldnt run.

You could always check the camshaft where the dizzy sits, it could be messed up. I've seen and heard of the small ends of a camshaft breaking off before.

[93redcb7]

if it was it wouldnt run.

You could always check the camshaft where the dizzy sits, it could be messed up. I've seen and heard of the small ends of a camshaft breaking off before.

ok well im going to end up taking it to a shop, because i cant figure it out, anybody know of a good honda shop near puyallup/graham area?

[dj_ender]

ok well im going to end up taking it to a shop, because i cant figure it out, anybody know of a good honda shop near puyallup/graham area?

Ask in the "Regional" section.