1997 DX hatch

[ReedMann]

Like he said, just be careful. scrape as much as you can and clean as you go along.

nope

Yeah, I just gotta take my time and really clean it.

 

[ReedMann]

Found some good deals on Craigslist this week.

P73 intake manifold wit B16 throttle body, Hondata TB heat shield gasket and IM heat shield gasket



OEM 96-98 tails



Much better than those cheap knock off's I had.


I am continuing to clean the block and hoping to have the car on the road by the end of the weekend. It is just taking forever to clean it. Anymore tips???

 

[Turbo_Freak]

So you've tried gasket remover and a plastic scaper?

 

[ReedMann]

So you've tried gasket remover and a plastic scaper?

I just went to the auto parts store and got a plastic razor blade. I applied the gasket remover and started to scrape, its working slowly. I'm going to have to go back to the store and get a bunch more razor blades though haha.

 

[TigBitties]

use a metal razor, its aluminum, not Styrofoam. if you are careful you will be fine

 

[ReedMann]

use a metal razor, its aluminum, not Styrofoam. if you are careful you will be fine

Yeah, I'm using a steel blade for rough spots, but I'm sticking to plastic for the rest of it.

A couple questions:

I've been cleaning the block and it feels really smooth in most spots, but it does not look like machined metal. it still looks kinda dirty even though it feels just as smooth as the clean portions. Is this ok?

Also, does anyone recommend the use of copper spray on the head gasket? Some people use it and some don't so I'm just trying to decide what to do.

 

[ReedMann]

Here is what I have gotten it to. It looks dirty, but the inner part of the sleeve, that contacts the head gasket, is pretty clean. How much cleaner do I have to get it?

 

[ReedMann]

Anyone?

 

[TigBitties]

I would make the surface damn near perfect

 

[ReedMann]

I'll keep scrubbing then.

 

[emerican]

yeah its a pain, but it needs to be as close to perfect as you can possibly get it.

 

[00siboy]

You need to get some emery cloth or green brush wheel to finish it. You won't get it perfect by just scraping. Any pitting on the surfaces?

 

[ReedMann]

yeah its a pain, but it needs to be as close to perfect as you can possibly get it.

You're telling me haha.

You need to get some emery cloth or green brush wheel to finish it. You won't get it perfect by just scraping. Any pitting on the surfaces?

Someone else told me emery cloth too. Won't that scratch the surface too much? There are only two tiny spots that I found, but they shouldn't cause a problem.

 

[scarhead92]

emery cloth is some pretty FINE stuff.

 

[ReedMann]

emery cloth is some pretty FINE stuff.

Well I think I'm going to get some after work today and try it out. I'm assuming I should use a sanding block with it?

 

[00siboy]

I don't use a block but you can if you want. For a small spot its fine, just sand until the dirt is gone, no need to go too far into the aluminum.

 

[ReedMann]

I don't use a block but you can if you want. For a small spot its fine, just sand until the dirt is gone, no need to go too far into the aluminum.

Alright, and you have done this before with positive results?

 

[mymmeryloss]

Yep. Emery cloth ftw...

 

[TigBitties]

emery cloth and i also use those green scrubby things for the tough spots to start

 

[00siboy]

Alright, and you have done this before with positive results?

Yep, about a gazillion times. If you have an air compressor the green nylon/plastic wheel brushes are good too.

I feel like I keep repeating myself lol. Just go at it and don't be scared.