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Old 01-20-2007, 02:36 PM   #26
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You actually missed one very important step. . .
once you drain the coolant there is still some in the block so when you take the head off it goes everyehere (like in your pics)
Not only does it go in the clyinders, but it also goes in the holes in the bolck where the headbolts go.

Also, like remedy said coating the bolts in oil or some sort of lubricant is reccomended due to correct torque measurements. It takes more torque to tighten a bolt that has no lube as opposed to a bolt that does.

Also, it is recommended that you replace the headbolts after you remove them, but I have also seen the re-used with no problems.vv

Excellent writeup nonetheless

Thanks for your imput bro!

In that case I guess I got off easy, because I didn't have any problems with coolant in the bolt holes, and very little on the pistons(which were all cleaned out btw, I just didn't show the reinstall.

I did soak them in oil. didn't you see?

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Honda DOES tell you to replace the bolts when you remove them, but many people reuse them without a problem.
Thanks for re-enforcing that point!

Again, I appreciate your imput. every little tid-bit helps
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