car Repair suggestion

**hmetro24** · 07-09-2011 07:42 PM

I have a question about head gasket Replace. I got a car which has Overheating issue. So head gasket seems to be blown up. When ever i take the head out, do i need to do anything to the head or block or just a clean up and put a new gasket. Before I did replace head gasket, I clean the head and block , and put everything back. And which best gasket for d15b7.

**TODA AU** · 07-09-2011 07:49 PM

- Determine actual failure (Head gasket / cracked head etc)
- Head service + lap top of block
- Clean till spotless & re-assemble.
- Use new head bolts if you don't know how to check them for stretch.
Download the OEM service manual & dissassemble / assemble per instructions

**hmetro24** · 07-09-2011 07:55 PM

Thanks a lot mate

**TheSaint** · 08-09-2011 01:04 PM

if you can pick up a D16y1 head - put that on there instead with a D16y1 head gasket
you just need to wire in a line for the vtec and a P28 ECU to run it and you got yourself a mini-me =)

otherwise...
- get the head skimmed at a machine shop
- lap the block surface
- clean all surfaces until spotless
- use a D15b7 or D16a6 head gasket

D16y1 intake manifolds are also a nice bolt on upgrade for the D15b7
and the D16a6 cam can be put in for a bit of extra power as well
the D15b7 is such an underestimated engine

check out my build thread =)

**hmetro24** · 08-09-2011 03:42 PM

I was thinking to build a mini me, but first i am looking for Head and manifold around for cheap. What is the full list for mini me?
What cams give a little extra power for this engine with out doing mini me?
car come with some stuff Headlight/foglight/amber, carbon hood, carbon Duckbill, Intake, VTi-r cluster, 17 inchs wheels 215/40/17 , Mirrors(think spoon replica) 4 disc brake( maybe GLi come with 4 disc brake But i know it come with rear drums), struts bar front/ rear , Aluminum Radiator
This is the car

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**TheSaint** · 08-09-2011 04:23 PM

the 2 main things u can do is a D16z6/D16y1 intake manifold - which just bolts on
i have a spare one if your interested - i would also mount it with a hondata gasket =)

and the D16a6 cam - which i can source from america for you

both mods are fairly cheap and turn the D15b7 into a little weapon

if you are looking at doing a mini-me you will need the following:
- D16y1 / D16z6 head with dizzy and cam gear
- a P28 ECU
- run wiring for vtec
- D16y1 head gasket kit

thats pretty much it - everything else is re-usable
i have everything but the dizzy sitting in my shed
im considering selling it off as well lol

**dougie_504** · 08-09-2011 04:31 PM

I think you need to check out the 'Let's talk D series' thread man.

Just put a H22A in lol.

**hmetro24** · 08-09-2011 04:39 PM

I would like to put h22 , but i sold engine crane and need money for stuff and certificates, at least 3-4 K budget. I just wanna make it working, but extra power will never hurts

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**hmetro24** · 08-09-2011 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by TheSaint

the 2 main things u can do is a D16z6/D16y1 intake manifold - which just bolts on
i have a spare one if your interested - i would also mount it with a hondata gasket =)

and the D16a6 cam - which i can source from america for you

both mods are fairly cheap and turn the D15b7 into a little weapon

if you are looking at doing a mini-me you will need the following:
- D16y1 / D16z6 head with dizzy and cam gear
- a P28 ECU
- run wiring for vtec
- D16y1 head gasket kit

thats pretty much it - everything else is re-usable
i have everything but the dizzy sitting in my shed
im considering selling it off as well lol

Thanks a lot man, I wanna make my mind at the moment and see how it's going. First if it has cracked head i will do mini me 100% but if it's just Headgasket so 50/50%

**TheSaint** · 08-09-2011 04:47 PM

if u wanna keep it a cheap build stay with the D15b7 head and just put the intake manifold and cam in
with a set of ebay headers and a replica whale intake it will be a great little daily