Hello Everyone - Im a new owner of a 2003 Civic LX SOHC 1.7 engine

Jon in Vail

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Have to do a head gasket , timing belt and water pump replacement - any help and tips would be helpful before I take on this repair .. 31034
 

Mr.Baker

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Have the head checked for warpage before anything.
 


Jon in Vail

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Getting a new head from a machine shop in Clearwater, Florida - it is a good deal at $365.00 with a 5 year warranty - hard to find that kind of warranty for a whole cylinder head unit ...
 

Jon in Vail

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I work at O Reillys auto parts and even being a employee cannot get that kind of price and warranty from them. They only offer a 1 year warranty for cylinder head units ..
 


Jon in Vail

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Im also replacing the radiator - the head gasket leak was coming from the exhaust system into the cooling system. Changing the oxygen sensors also as they got a pretty good steam bath ...
 

Jon in Vail

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I have a question - where is the upstream Oxygen sensor located other than the downstream sensor at the exhaust manifold ? Or is the sensor at the exhaust manifold the upstream sensor and downstream sensor farther down the exhaust system ??
 

XpL0d3r

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The upstream sensor is on the manifold, the downstream sensor is on or behind the catalytic converter.
 

Jon in Vail

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What can you guys tell me about these plastic intake manifolds ?? Good or Bad ? Gasket sealer or not ?? I would rather have a metal manifold but have to deal with this plastic one - first timer here with this manifold - thanks for the help here
 


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