rjtrout2000

Good Morning crew,

I have been through some routine maintenance of my new-to-me AP1 and wanted to get some clarification on valve guides. I have replaced the valve spring retainers with AP2 parts, but I have heard mixed things on replacing the valve guides. Some say it is absolutely necessary and others say that I can get by without it. So, my questions are:

Can you tell when the valve guides need to be replaced? Anything to watch or listen for?
How many of you have or have not replaced your valve guides on the AP1? Why did you go the route that you did?

Any and all help and advice is greatly appreciated!

rjtrout2000

Nothing? I may go ahead with some new guides and such if necessary.

X13A

when i did this, i just replaced everything. i like the peace of mind.

rjtrout2000

Eventually, that wouldn't be a bad idea! Any head gaskets that you recommend over the others?

X13A

i stayed oem with that.

i originally intended to just do do a valve adjustment... but then i already was there.. and ended up having a shop install supertech everything lol.

rjtrout2000

Haha, nice! I think I will just install with OE Honda for reliability sake. The factory power level has been more than sufficient for my purposes (thus far...)