Question on AP1 Cylinder Head

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Feb 15, 2017 | 07:03 AM

7rrivera7

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Question on AP1 Cylinder Head

I'm having my engine refreshed and when looking over the cylinder head, my mechanic told me to get a replacement screw (which is apparently missing) which goes into a hole near the VTEC solenoid and is used to maintain "oil pressure".

I've attached a couple of pics showing the area I'm talking about. Anyone know if this part is available separately and its part number?Attached Images

Feb 15, 2017 | 07:19 AM

Billman250

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Nothing goes in that hole. It remains empty.

Feb 15, 2017 | 07:39 AM

windhund116

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Isn't that hole used to check the static action of VTEC engagement, using air pressure? The hole is covered by valve cover, correct?

Thanks!

Last edited by windhund116; Feb 15, 2017 at 12:04 PM.

Feb 15, 2017 | 08:15 AM

Billman250

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That hole is for the gauge joint adapter used in the vtec system test. Air is pressurized into the cam towers, not this hole.

Feb 15, 2017 | 08:19 AM

s2000Junky

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Its always comforting when the mechanic rebuilding your engine isn't familiar with the engine he is working on.

Feb 17, 2017 | 06:24 AM

RolanTHUNDER

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Judging by the above responses, no, that mechanic does not know what he's talking about and I would highly suggest you do not let him touch your engine.

Feb 24, 2017 | 02:04 PM

jyeung528

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what did the mechanic say when you told him nothing goes there?

Question on AP1 Cylinder Head

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