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While I have the head off... tips?

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    While I have the head off... tips?

    Hi guys. I'm 90% sure my head gasket needs replacing. While I have the head off, do you have any tips for some maintenance/simple upgrades I could do?
    I feel that if I could improve my engine some, it'd be a waste to ignore it while the head is off the block.

    Thanks for any suggestions guys.


    EDIT: PS, My engine is the F22A1, I've got a short ram intake, a cat/test pipe, and Bosch Platinum 2 plugs if that aids in suggestions. I'll probably be swapping in an F22A6 cam I've picked up as well.
    Last edited by 93accordfreak; 08-26-2007, 12:57 PM.
    MRT(vvv) --Stock CB7 Enthusiast #1--

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    Originally posted by deevergote
    i am with the dumb. i cannot brain.
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    Do a DIY! With lots of pics!


    Otherwise... I dunno. What are your eventual goals for this motor? If you can afford some downtime, I believe ESP does headwork for a VERY reasonable price. A simple P&P might be good. A new valvetrain, or at least new springs, could be cool... and maybe even a cam regrind.

    If you don't really want to modify it, just clean it up. Clean all the carbon deposits off of the combustion chambers, make sure the valves are sealing properly. Look for any sort of obvious wear. Maybe even use some sandpaper to do a mild polishing job yourself. Can't hurt! You might want to wait for someone more knowledgeable on the subject to offer more information on that, though.






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      #3
      clean you intake manifold while its out or upgrade to a h23/f22a6


      Formerly 91AccordExR33
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        #4
        screw an A6 cam, why not put a regrind in their? later.
        Avoiding dirt at all costs

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          #5
          Don't forget to upgrade to a chipped, or at least an a6 ECU. That way your getting everything you can from the new cam, otherwise your only shooting yourself in the foot. Later

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            #6
            Thanks for the help guys!
            This is my daily driver, so I'm not looking for anything serious in upgrades (I don't even have a header/A4 manifold, lol). I'm most concerned with preventive maintenance. General cleaning is what I had in mind, and since I've never done it, cleaning out the EGR valleys would probably be a good idea as well I assume.

            I'm not going with a regrind cam BECAUSE I'd have to run a chipped ECU. I'd like to leave the car as reliable as possible, hence the OEM cam. I have no idea who to talk to about chipping ECU's anyway, and I know of noone in my area who tunes them.
            Anybody have an A6 ECU for an auto?

            And BTW, thanks again for the tips.
            Also, I'll keep that DIY in mind.

            I just wish it wasn't my head gasket... (sigh) But I'm pretty sure it is, because I've been losing water with no leaks, and I checked my radiator the other day and there was foam inside (gases from cylinders I'm thinking). I can't check the tailpipe for water vapor really, because here in summer it's so humid you can't tell any difference. I'm about to roll 200k, so the head gasket replacement will probably give it a new lease on life, hehe.
            Last edited by 93accordfreak; 08-26-2007, 06:07 PM.
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            Originally posted by deevergote
            i am with the dumb. i cannot brain.

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              #7
              I had an idea for a budget build back in the day. H23 intake manifold/milled the head .010 just to bump the compression a bit/delta 262 regrind/chipped p06/nitrous kit. But plumb the nitrous kit into the bottom of the h23 intake manifold so it can't be easily noticed. i/h/e and you have a nice sleeper on your hands.
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