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  1. 03-28-2009, 07:21 PM #1
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    Getting Ready to Replace Head Gasket

    Well today i bought a Honda oem head gasket. My question is what the other things should i replace beside the T-belt and water pump!!! Im planing on removing the cylinder head with the intake manifold!!! Also got exhaust manifold gasket ready!!!
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  2. 03-28-2009, 08:19 PM #2
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    Re: Getting Ready to Replace Head Gasket

    replace timing belt and tensior and oil pump. the might as well stuff...better off that way..


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    Re: Getting Ready to Replace Head Gasket

    It depends on how much time & money you want to spend on it. There are some other things that could be replaced if you don't want trouble down the road. Here is list from important to least.
    timing belt tensioner/idler pulley
    valve cover gasket
    front crankshaft seal
    PCV hose -hope it don't break removing it
    valve stem seals
    oil pump (optional)
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    Re: Getting Ready to Replace Head Gasket

    the oil jet in the head needs to be resized. i think it was 1/8 drill bit does it. i'd suggest looking it up before you do it tho

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    Re: Getting Ready to Replace Head Gasket

    Awesome info guys!!! Thank you!!! can I get the pcv hose oem from honda or just make one out of some rolled rubber hose???
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    Re: Getting Ready to Replace Head Gasket

    Quote Originally Posted by Demon1024 View Post
    the oil jet in the head needs to be resized. i think it was 1/8 drill bit does it. i'd suggest looking it up before you do it tho
    I thought they had that fixed by '89. Did I mis-read that?
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    Re: Getting Ready to Replace Head Gasket

    Quote Originally Posted by SILENT View Post
    can I get the pcv hose oem from honda or just make one out of some rolled rubber hose???
    You should be able to order one from your local dealer. I don't think a rolled rubber hose will work for the PCV fitting.
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    Re: Getting Ready to Replace Head Gasket

    how frequently does the oil pump go bad on the 3geez???
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    Re: Getting Ready to Replace Head Gasket

    i dunno i've never heard of it. except on B-series. if you do replace it try to get a Honda OEM oil pump. and when you replace the T-belt tensioner replace the tensioner spring and the bolt. you can also get those from majestic.
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    Re: Getting Ready to Replace Head Gasket

    yeah most of the time when people replace them is when they are doing engine rebuilds...for the a20 is not common to replace them due to failure

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    Re: Getting Ready to Replace Head Gasket

    Need Help I cant get the freaking crank pulley out... I bought a tool from matco but its too big!!!



    I heard the chain will damage the pulley... I plan to reuse it so thats definetly not an option... Anyone know exactly want tool i need to pull the pulley off??? Need to buy it ASAP
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    Re: Getting Ready to Replace Head Gasket

    That Matco tool is for a 4th gen accord. I made one out of a plumbing part with a little grinding and welding. For my 3G crank pulley I used the chain around the frame bolted thru the pulley hole along with a screwdriver in the gear and did not damage the pulley. But it could happen though. The best and safest bet would be to use an impact wrench. There is no tool 4 a 3G crank pulley that I know of.
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    Re: Getting Ready to Replace Head Gasket

    rent or use a electric impact wrench TRUST Me they work....and the crank pully should just slide off with some wiggle...or use a rubber malet and give it some soft taps...


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    Re: Getting Ready to Replace Head Gasket

    thanks for all the input... i gots an electric 1/2" impact from Snap-On rated @ 500 Ft. lbs and i hope that will do it!!! Tomarrow will be the big day!!! Have To Find a camera so I can take some piks!!! Definetly have to post pics of the rebulit head!!!
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    Re: Getting Ready to Replace Head Gasket

    Quote Originally Posted by Rendon LX-i View Post
    rent or use a electric impact wrench TRUST Me they work....and the crank pully should just slide off with some wiggle...or use a rubber malet and give it some soft taps...
    Pfft. The one I used just made a lot of noise. Did manage to crack the impact socket I was using though.
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    Re: Getting Ready to Replace Head Gasket

    I had to borrow my friends Impact gun when I did mine, not sure on the rating but it was one heavy SOB.
    Took the crank bolt right off with only two hits of the gun.


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    Re: Getting Ready to Replace Head Gasket

    Quote Originally Posted by Dr_Snooz View Post
    Pfft. The one I used just made a lot of noise. Did manage to crack the impact socket I was using though.
    I mean there not the greatest but did it for me...took like 4 pushes of the button and came out...lol ear muffs my friend ear muffs lol


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