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Originally Posted by shakran
It depends. Unless I missed something the OP still hasn't specified if it's the gasket between the header and the engine or the gasket between the header and the exhaust.
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From what I gathered from his post it's the gasket between the header and exhaust.
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well whenever i hit the gas or whenever my car changes gear it vibrates clanks and rattles at the joint where my header and exaust pipe meet.
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Sounds more like loose bolts than a gasket problem, but he said the gasket didn't fit so I went from there. It sounds to me like the collector is bigger than the exhaust, which is why the gasket won't fit. Since it's bigger the bolts also don't line up corrctly for a secure fit, which would cause the clanking and rattling.
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Originally Posted by waltert
uncle pony, I thought the comment you made was an ignorant one, and I actually revised my reply several times because I didnt want to say what I actually thought of that statement.
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It wasn't ignorant. If he wants performance gains he has to do more than add a header. The rest was helpful and a direct answer to his questions. Am I wrong here? If so, please feel free to explain it to me.
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Originally Posted by waltert
O2 sensors have a limited service life, and chances are that since its siezed in his exhaust manifold and cannot be removed, it probably has never been replaced.
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An O2 sensor costs, what, something like $40 or more? Maybe the guy didn't have the money for a new one. He didn't ask where he could buy one, he asked how to get the old one out. You failed to even offer a suggestion to his question. Instead you criticized my advice and told him to buy a new part. As far as a limited service life, I'll agree to that. Unfortunately the same applies to EGR valves, PCV valves, cats. . . . well, basically the whole emissions system. The car's 9 years old already, and chances are that none of that other stuff's been replaced either. He'll notice zero performance gains (fuel economy, hp, torque, etc) by replacing an O2 sensor. The rest of the old system would stll hinder him. He may as well salvage the part and save the money if he can.
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Originally Posted by waltert
honestly, it sounds like he didnt bolt it together properly if he's getting all of this clanking/rattling, etc. I dont know him, so I cant tell you whether or not he knows what he's doing.
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I agree, and I explained why.
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Originally Posted by waltert
and I've got a friend with an integra that has a best run of 11.7 at the track (on slicks) it will probably beat any car you own that cant run under 12 seconds in the 1/4 mile.  but, of course, if your car's faster, its faster, I dont care if it was made in your back yard, or in your garage, in japan, or made in space to ensure that the welds were perfect. |
LOL. That's the spirit! Fact is, I think this guy's 96 Civic would beat my Ford Explorer.
I sold out to yuppie society and traded my Mustang off for a camper this spring.
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Originally Posted by waltert
I pointed the guy to honda-tech because there are alot of other things that he can learn on the website. although there is alot to sort through, you can pick up some good information there.
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True, but it doesn't solve his immediate problem that needs fixed yesterday. The forums are a great source for researching your next mod though.
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Originally Posted by waltert
I wasnt trying to start a pissing contest with my reply, I just dont think that statements like that one in particular are doing anybody any good.
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OK. I'll let it drop then. I've said my peace.