Had a spare 15 minutes today to continue the resto. Got stuck with some crappy manifold to exhaust stud/nuts so some gentle heat and a set of mole grips helped out. Really enjoying this project although this is turning out to be the longest headgasket change ever



The crappy nuts.



Manifold shot.



Finally got the head off. I would apreciate any comments

Taken as soon as the head came off.



Some close ups





After removing the bulk of the gasket and soaking the remainder.

looks like a lot of work in front of you

Seems the head is badly damaged but i'm not giving up just yet

The worst is here.





Also the rockers and cam lobes look worn.





I am taking it to a Vintage Engine repair shop for there opinion

Whilst i await news on the cylinder head i thought i would get on with a few other jobs, namely figuring out why the drivers door window winder doesn't work. Here's why a peice of wood holds the glass up and the window mount is broken from the winder mechanism.



A rummage around the bottom of the inside of the door found the two plastic sliders that connect the mechanism to the window. Unfortunately there broken in two but some superglue and a good service to all the mechanism should sort it.



Whilst rummaging around the inside of the door i also found the rear part of the weather strip for the drivers window. You can see it missing here.



As a tempory repair i refitted it using a dap of clear silicone sealant to hold it in place. Its stopped the window rattling about for now but eventually i will replace the whole weather strip.



I also noted that a section is missing to the front of the window.

Keep the pictures coming

Some ultra rare JDM Type R wood there.

wow!! i'm affraid to see rod and main bearings after i have see your cam.i think it's not too bad to rebuilt the engine.

BTW, good civic you have.nice find

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JC Whitney sells replacement weatherstripping for the window run channel.
On their web page click on Window Weatherstripping then INFO under All-rubber window channels.
I used style 20 on my 600 coupe, it worked great. You can do both doors for $30.

Ken

Removed the front bumper and apron today. Front wings and rear bumper off next.



Cars solid underneath.

Looking good and looks very solid underneath as well.

Don't know if I mentioned how much I dig this copper color,, but I do!

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Thanks Its "Wellington Gold" code number YR33-M.......oh no i'm turning into a geek

Thought you might be interested in seeing some of the history/documentation i have.

Original Showroom Brochure
Service Book
Owners Manual
Purchase Order
Sales Invoice
Every MOT
Service History
Ziebart Guarantee

I removed one of the front wings today so i could repair it. Look pretty solid underneath.




On top of the inner wing there's some rust but its only surface.





Here's the wing.

Been doing a lot of searching and bagged some brilliant parts today. All brand new, boxed, OEM and reasonably priced

NSF wing
Chrome rear bumper
Chrome front bumper
Rear seat belts and fitting kit
Complete exaust system
Rear Lights







Took the NSF wing off today. Cant believe the the crap collected in there over the years. Nearly 2 in thick. Now wonder old cars rotted. Thankfully the inner wing/upper chassic rail is solid just like the other side.





Once clean up it looks nice and solid.



Old wings seen better days but is still repairable with some welding.



Did a test fit. Fits great although thats pics not bolted up properly.

Spot on coming on nicely

This is gonna look great when it's done!

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I wish underneath my front fenders looked so good

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Old School Japanese Cars Rule!

Had a real good look and a poke at some innocent enough looking surface rust today to see how bad it was.

Behind the offside wing at the base of the pillar looks ominous.



Some more on the offside wing that i didnt spot before



The front of the offside rear arch



The nearside rear arch looks worse than i thought. The metals blistering away here.






The rear section of the nearside arch




Nearside sill, surface rust bust seems solid enough



Ive sourced some rear arch repair panels from Finland of all places



Let the welding begin

Got the head back as well. Stripped, welded, skimmed and New Honda valve stem seals fitted. Total cost £120.00

Before......



After........

Thank god for Finland!

That sucks about the rust, but it looks like it's coming along nicely.

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