head removal

coupeciviclsi · Post by **coupeciviclsi** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 6:26 pm

right guys... i hope this is sort of the right place for this

my prelude needs a head rebuild etc etc i cant seem to find on here if theres a how to guide on here somewhere i have used the search button before y'all jump on my case

cheers
luke.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 6:28 pm

this isn't a chavic forum buddy we don't ever have a go at someone to search first

but it is the wrong section should go in engine I am sure one of the mods will move it

coupeciviclsi · Post by **coupeciviclsi** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:02 pm

mercutio wrote:this isn't a chavic forum buddy we don't ever have a go at someone to search first but it is the wrong section should go in engine I am sure one of the mods will move it

Haha that's true I'm too used to being on civiclife!! Constantly someone is posting in the wrong section and getting slated!

But thank you dude I just need a how to guide :d hence putting it in there

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:19 pm

Check the Wiki-Lude links at the top of the page mate

106pete · Post by **106pete** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:27 pm

It's pretty easy to get the head off, just start undoin everything attached but leave the inlet mani on.

It's abit more difficult gin back together doin the timing and new belt etc

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:45 pm

Head removal will be in the service manual (in the wiki lude section).

Haven't read up for lude engines, but normally you want to slacken off head bolts in the correct order rather than just hacking into them all, to avoid warping the head. (can also be true for camshaft bearing/rocker shaft bolts on some engines for same reason). I'd assume it's the same for ludes, so make sure you do have a read of the manual first.

'92 Si VTEC · Post by **jjmartin349571** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:58 pm

Do you need new studs as well? I know on my Golf I had to buy new head bolts as they stretch or something

Post by **Vtecmec** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:13 pm

As said, follow the manual and you won't go far wrong, and as JJ says, you'll need new head bolts; ARP are your best bet as there reusable.

If you want some pics to visualise, there's plenty here......http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/post8188.html#p8188

coupeciviclsi · Post by **coupeciviclsi** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 12:30 am

Awesome thank you for the advice guys

I'll take a look now and that's exactly what i wanted to know about the head bolts and I kind of knew about the camshaft bolts having to come off in a specific order I know the basics I just feel happier seeing pics as following a guide!!

Each to their own

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:47 am

...and this is why Lude Generation is the best.