sohc vtec head
 

i have 2 questions i thought a sohc vtec head had the word vtec on it. the one i have does not but it has the vtec do-hicky on it?? other question; what do i need to do to this head before i install it, (cleaning part).

Re:sohc vtec head
 

not all of the sohc vtec engines came with a valve cover that said vtec

Beau

Re:sohc vtec head
 

Make sure all the gasket surfaces are clean, and make sure it's ok (no clogged oil passages, etc).

Re:sohc vtec head
 

the 92-93 d16z6 valve cover just had a honda emblem on it no other writing.

the 94-95 d16z6 valve cover said vtec on it.

and the 96-2000 d16y8's and d16y7's had the same vavlecover that just said honda on it

scarponze

Re:sohc vtec head
 

does the head need to carbon free? clean the soot off? get it resurfaced??

Re:sohc vtec head
 

yup, you want a nice clean surface when you install the head.. I use a whizzy wheel on heads normally.. if the head has been overheated I normally get them machined.

Jeff

Re:sohc vtec head
 

wizzy wheel? is that a wire brush wheel, or a whole other animal.

Re:sohc vtec head
 

hmm. dont have any pics of one ...

its just basically a little attachment that goes on the end of a die grinder, little sanding disc. Just get it as clean as possible.

Jeff

Re:sohc vtec head
 

does the wizzie wheel have the rubber tip on it?

Re:sohc vtec head
 

What does the doo hicky do?