pulling the head??? - Honda Prelude Forum

AWAY 87 · 03-22-2010, 11:36 PM

i have to pull the head off my h23a1 and have no idea bout how to do it, i have a blown head gasket and seals that leak right into the spark plugs i want to pull the head and replace all the gaskets any where to get steps on this or anyone that could walk me through pulling the head?

G_Loc · 03-23-2010, 05:39 AM

Your best bet is to download or buy a Helm's

jsmooney · 03-23-2010, 09:25 AM

go to hondahookup.com register/login and download the pdf manual. are you sure it's the head gasket and not the valve cover gasket?

AWAY 87 · 03-23-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jsmooney

go to hondahookup.com register/login and download the pdf manual. are you sure it's the head gasket and not the valve cover gasket?

im almost sure that it is the valve cover seal or the valve stem seals, but the kit i bought came with ever gasket and seal on the h23 so i figured i should just do the whole thing while i have it open

Da_lude · 03-23-2010, 10:03 AM

Changing the valve cover is just a few bolts and doesn't actually "open" everything up. Pulling the head is a different story, then you have to mess with timing, torquing the studs, probably buying new head studs, etc..
VC gasket change = few mins
HG change = few hours, probably a couple of days if you have never done anything like that before. Im just sayin.

But if you have time and just want to learn then go for it lol, just as stated above..download the Helms, it will tell you everything you need to know.

jsmooney · 03-23-2010, 10:36 AM

I would not recommend pulling the head just for the sake of doing it. return the seals (if you can) and buy the valve cover gasket set. I got one from advance auto for the k24 accord for $30 and it works just as good as the honda stuff.

just my recommendation though.

AWAY 87 · 03-23-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jsmooney

I would not recommend pulling the head just for the sake of doing it. return the seals (if you can) and buy the valve cover gasket set. I got one from advance auto for the k24 accord for $30 and it works just as good as the honda stuff.

just my recommendation though.

Valve Cover Gasket Set. This gasket set includes 1 #12341-PT2-000 valve cover gasket, 4 #12342-PT2-000 spark plug tube seals, and 5 #90441-PT0-000 sealing washers.

is this what i need?

jsmooney · 03-23-2010, 11:09 AM

that looks correct. Get some hondabond or gray rtv sealant from your local auto parts store. (it's not necessary, but recommended in the manual)

just make sure you can return your other seals before you go buy some more

AWAY 87 · 03-26-2010, 11:31 AM

ok so i pulled the valve cover and replaced the seals as well as changing the spark plugs.. now the engine turns over but wont start

jsmooney · 03-26-2010, 11:41 AM

check your plug wires - make sure they are all connected....in the correct order. any pics?

jsmooney · 03-26-2010, 11:43 AM

also, check and make sure the ignition coil is plugged into the distributor

that's about the only thing it could be considering what's required when removing the valve cover. pcv valve/hose in place?

KICKBOXER93204 · 03-26-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AWAY 87

i have to pull the head off my h23a1 and have no idea bout how to do it, i have a blown head gasket and seals that leak right into the spark plugs i want to pull the head and replace all the gaskets any where to get steps on this or anyone that could walk me through pulling the head?

why do u have to pull the head?,,whats wrong with youre car