Maintenance Stuff

3Axis

mothaf*cka...
Hello, again people of CI!

Now, one of the things that terrifies me with doing car maintenance is doing anything involving engine work. I did manage to do a valve cover gasket replacement and clean out the idle air control valve without any issues.
I also replaced a fuel filter and air filter All these things are as easy as pie, but doing anything involving actual engine work (active components)

So, as part of my aptly named "Just Short of 200K miles Maintenance" campaign, I'd like to get some new spark plugs and injector nozzles to win back some power. Eventually, and only god can hope I summon the courage, I can do a valve adjustment, a timing belt replacement, a tensioner and a new water pump (Because I don't know when/if) they were ever done.)

So, what I'm really looking for are some tutorials or links to guides on the spark plugs and injector nozzles. It would be like a walk in the park for you guys, but since I've never done it before, I'd like to get some tips before I dip into this. Thanks! :)

here's a pic of my car:

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/3Axis/integra.jpg

Also, It'd be helpful to say that I have a 91 DA with a B18A1. Cheers
 
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jugglost

New Member
3Axis said:
Hello, again people of CI!

Now, one of the things that terrifies me with doing car maintenance is doing anything involving engine work. I did manage to do a valve cover gasket replacement and clean out the idle air control valve without any issues.
I also replaced a fuel filter and air filter All these things are as easy as pie, but doing anything involving actual engine work (active components)

So, as part of my aptly named "Just Short of 200K miles Maintenance" campaign, I'd like to get some new spark plugs and injector nozzles to win back some power. Eventually, and only god can hope I summon the courage, I can do a valve adjustment, a timing belt replacement, a tensioner and a new water pump (Because I don't know when/if) they were ever done.)

So, what I'm really looking for are some tutorials or links to guides on the spark plugs and injector nozzles. It would be like a walk in the park for you guys, but since I've never done it before, I'd like to get some tips before I dip into this. Thanks! :)

here's a pic of my car:

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh170/3Axis/integra.jpg

Also, It'd be helpful to say that I have a 91 DA with a B18A1. Cheers
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nice DA. i have a 92 gs that ive been tuning usin a few well chosen keywords and a google search. i usually find that ehow has ALOT of good advice from professional mechanics that lay things out in a pretty straight forward manner for anyone to understand. i pretty much only type in exactly what im lookin for and i can get an awesome video series in full detail. not much, but its a great start. good luck.
 

Prozon

Kris
The spark plug's are easy as pie. Basically you need a 5/8's spark plug socket. Spark plug sockets have a little piece of rubber in them that'll hold the plug.. With the socket, an extension and a ratchet you should be fine. The rubber will hold the plug when it's ready to come out. Then installing it just insert the spark plug into the socket and put it down the hole.

Easy Peasy. :)

I could go take some pictures if you need it lol.
 
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3Axis

mothaf*cka...
My dad doesn't think changing the spark plugs and fuel injectors on an engine of this mileage will have much influence. I beg to differ, greatly, especially as I have no information on the car's service records...

What is the best spark plug gap for a B18A1 ?
 


nuenjin

Professional Ametuer
Doing heavier work to your car is not very difficult and then you know some butt-monkey didn't lose 4 oil pan bolts when he was supposed to change the cv axle.

I agree with the spark plugs and I would suggest taking a few extra seconds to make sure they all have the "exact" same gap.

You shouldn't need to change your injectors, they only need cleaning. I have investigated small businesses who will do this for you. You mail them off and get them back a week later shining like new. and I know you could do it yourself. Just ask the google. :)

I just replaced the timing belt on my car and I had the haynes book, which is woefully un-detailed, as well as this website - http://timingbelt.soben.com - Very helpful.

The hardest thing about it was removing the nut on the crankshaft pulley. The haynes book says "simply" prop the chain wrench one way and the other wrench the other way. BS! I also don't have a big enough air tank so I had to buy the honda crank tool, two 30" breaker bars and then dig into my grandfathers tools for 24" worth of extension to get a socket on the bolt while having the breaker outside the wheel well.

Double check everything and don't be afraid to have someone sit around and do nothing so that they can work the laptop while you are under the car.

Good luck
 


The Panch

The Homie
Prozon said:
The spark plug's are easy as pie. Basically you need a 5/8's spark plug socket. Spark plug sockets have a little piece of rubber in them that'll hold the plug.. With the socket, an extension and a ratchet you should be fine. The rubber will hold the plug when it's ready to come out. Then installing it just insert the spark plug into the socket and put it down the hole.

Easy Peasy. :)

I could go take some pictures if you need it lol.
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my rubber broke =[[

i had to use plyers to lower the plug and bring old ones out



=o

i hope my other rubber doesnt EVER break:oops:
 

Prozon

Kris
I use a magnet instead of plyers lol. I have a pen magnet, retracts and looks like a pen lol.
 
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