Head Gasket D.I.Y. - Page 17

reboticon · 06-05-09, 06:30 PM

Oil is shot through the cam bearings into the cam journals. That lubricates the cam. The lifters themselves also shoot oil through them. If you run it and see lifters that aren't lubricating themselves with oil, something is wrong. Probably one of them had all the oil inside dry out and its got some gunk in it. Oil isnt going to shoot everywhere without the valve cover on but it will have droplets thrown off of the cam.

Now that I think about it, you may also have to ground the coil packs somehow, since the valve cover would be removed. This is the most common technique for setting valve lash on a domestic V8. Adjust the rockers down until they quit clacking, then one extra half turn.

mtnbikkerkid33 · 06-29-09, 12:47 AM

Hey one question. When you guys have your heads machined, what do you have them milled to? I was thinking really small, like 5/1000 or 10/1000. Or do you just take off enough to make them flat again?

mtnbikkerkid33 · 07-01-09, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1_Hot_Legend_LS

One thing you forgot to mention. You should always use new head bolts when reinstalling the head. If you didn't then shame on you! These are stretch style bolts and should be replaced after being removed.

How much do those cost and where do I get them?

the gold version · 07-25-09, 05:12 PM

question on page one step # 37 says to torque the 6mm bolt to 9pounds , but the book says 108 pounds. wich one is it? to me , 9 sounds like it would be ,but i want to make sure

Quaraxkad · 07-26-09, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by the gold version

question on page one step # 37 says to torque the 6mm bolt to 9pounds , but the book says 108 pounds. wich one is it? to me , 9 sounds like it would be ,but i want to make sure

I answered on the other forum. Just for completion: They are both the same, 9ft-lbs is 108in-lbs.

Nitroholickid · 08-05-09, 02:33 AM

thanks for the advice man.. this is really helpful and educational. thank you

blk87brd · 08-05-09, 11:42 AM

Quote from Icemans very complete and well presented DYI.
36. Coat the bolts with engine oil prior to installation. Using the tightening sequence described earlier, begin to tighten the head bolts. DO NOT TORQUE THEM TO SPEC JUST YET. Turn each bolt in sequence until they start to get a little tight. I stepped my torque wrench up a little at a time ie: 20 - 40 - 50 - 56 foot pounds. Do the same for both the left and right heads and the hard part is complete.

My question is one I have got two answers to and would like to find the correct answer.
Iceman does not suggest that head bolts are a one time use (torque to refusal), The Acura Legend Online Manual does not speak of replacing the head bolts, yet I am told by some that the head bolts on a 3.2 are never to be reused. Mine is a 1993 LS with 135,000 kilometres and a BHG. I have purchased the upper end gasket set am at the point of putting it back together but can not get a clear answer on whether the head bolts can be reused.

the gold version · 08-05-09, 12:52 PM

i hope they can be reused cause i reused them

Quaraxkad · 08-05-09, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by blk87brd

Iceman does not suggest that head bolts are a one time use (torque to refusal), The Acura Legend Online Manual does not speak of replacing the head bolts, yet I am told by some that the head bolts on a 3.2 are never to be reused. Mine is a 1993 LS with 135,000 kilometres and a BHG. I have purchased the upper end gasket set am at the point of putting it back together but can not get a clear answer on whether the head bolts can be reused.

I think *most* people reuse them, some people buy new ones. Nobody seems to know for sure what kind of bolts they are. I think the manual would tell you if they needed to be replaced, and it doesn't.

reboticon · 08-13-09, 06:41 PM

I reuse them always just run them through a m11x1.5 dye first to be safe.

edcypha · 08-26-09, 08:46 PM

what happend to the pics??

Quaraxkad · 08-26-09, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by edcypha

what happend to the pics??

Seems to just be a problem with the server they're on, I'm sure they'll be back.

edcypha · 09-02-09, 02:42 AM

still no pics...damn babylon system

GS_Legend · 12-29-09, 07:34 PM

To the OP,

Man that's a lot of Ballzzz doing the HG yourself! I read through the 17 pages of this thread and wow! I don't think that I can ever devote the time or patients to do something like that. Very useful info.!

Thanks!

acuralegend-z32 · 01-08-10, 05:15 PM

hey guys i have a timing question.
I have my heads and cam sprockets off. I marked the cams and belt, but i just left the belt on and I am afraid it may have came off the crank pulley and moved over a tooth. When i go to start the car will it destroy the engine if the timing belt is off one tooth. (valves hitting pistons) I do not know much about timing. I am about to put it back together so any help is appreciated