first off im a new member and new to the honda game.
i got 93j2 with a b18b1 swap.
already posted before how my first attempt at doing the HG job failed
cause of missing head bolts and it being warped. ( i cheaped out and suffered for it)
so im at it again, got the head off today, going to machine shop tomorrow to be resurfaced, i got a couple questions for whom ever has done this job before.
1.the rocker arms ( i took them out of the head )
is there a specified way to reinstall them? and should i do a valve adjustment?
also thinking i may need a valve job, so they seat better
2. valves, mine are pretty dirty from detonation, how can i get them clean. and should i replace my valve seals. <-- can those cause compression leaks?
3. head bolts. i got some arp's this time around, how should i prep the threads on the block for the new studs.. ive read about chasing the treads.. how do i get the proper size tap?
im hoping doing this the right way this time everything goes together better and actually starts up and runs.. previous problem was i wasnt getting enough compression in cyl 4.. did a test and 4 was a no go.. but a mechanic said its most likely the head.. so my valves are leaking.
i got 93j2 with a b18b1 swap.
already posted before how my first attempt at doing the HG job failed
cause of missing head bolts and it being warped. ( i cheaped out and suffered for it)
so im at it again, got the head off today, going to machine shop tomorrow to be resurfaced, i got a couple questions for whom ever has done this job before.
1.the rocker arms ( i took them out of the head )
is there a specified way to reinstall them? and should i do a valve adjustment?
also thinking i may need a valve job, so they seat better
2. valves, mine are pretty dirty from detonation, how can i get them clean. and should i replace my valve seals. <-- can those cause compression leaks?
3. head bolts. i got some arp's this time around, how should i prep the threads on the block for the new studs.. ive read about chasing the treads.. how do i get the proper size tap?
im hoping doing this the right way this time everything goes together better and actually starts up and runs.. previous problem was i wasnt getting enough compression in cyl 4.. did a test and 4 was a no go.. but a mechanic said its most likely the head.. so my valves are leaking.