the build blew a headgasket. no internal damage just the gasket. just an attest to only use honda oem gaskets or bisi's stuff. but the engine fires right up and idles smooth as silk while drinking h2o. it amazes me. i guess i just wanted to state for the all motor guys out there, dont skimp on the small parts either, it'll come back to bite you in the ass.
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felpro. i talked to someone at the time of the build and they said ok. my machinist said i needed something stronger.....now i ordered a 5 layer one from bisimoto. it'll be here sometime next week. all is good. it isnt mixing water and oil. just burnig water. i run it for a little bit today. still runs great. it just uses about 6-8oz of water a day. so i parked it. now im driving one of the enemy. i'll give you a hint......zoom zoom, lol.Comment
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Glad you shared this. I've always been a OEM fan, even more so after getting my hands on various aftermarket products on my white build. Can't touch the quality and fitment.
Make sure to inspect the valve guide seals while you have the head off too and replace if necessary.Comment
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i think it was the head more so now than the gaskets fault. it seems as though there is a dip in the walls between the combustion chambers. i believe it is the culperate. its fine though, i have another head prepared to go on it soon.Comment
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Do you think the head defect was from prior machining or warpage due to heat? Was there significant head milling done prior?Comment
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no, i don't think it was due to heat. i talked to the guy that does my machine work, he said there was no sign of a blown head gasket but there was sign of the car running extremely rich. i swear im in desperate need of taylor to tune the car again. i tried someone else at the shop i usually go to and they messed it all up. it's ok though, im making a few adjustments while she's down.Comment
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decked the block? arp head studs?Comment
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