Well it blows hot air but when I turn on the a/c the fan comes on but it just blows air. Not any cooler than the air outside. Any ideas?

have u tried a freon charge? u might wanna make a new thread as well to get more people to chime in.

This post was last modified: 07-19-2008 06:40 PM by _interlude_.

Yeah thats what my mom told me...yeah I said it, my mom. Lol Im only 17 so no laughing. But idk how to do that, I was gonna see what you had to say about it.

Good thinking Ill make a new thread right now.

lolol. ull be fine

so i went and bought some throttle body cleaner, later in the evening when it cools down im going to take off the vtec solonoid and clean it out, charging the camera now so we can get some b-series solonoid pics up for people to see.

^^that is a good idea. the moore different kinds the better. hopefully this will turn into a stickied help thread.

Good luck. Sure you wont need it tho, its really easy.

Get some pics up asap

i apologize for crappy pics, my camera and my skills suck.

ok so this is where the vtec solenoid is located on my engine. its a b17 gsr, but this should be the same for all b series vtec engines.



its just 3 10mm bolts holding it on, one plug, and a ground. the wires arent in the best shape as you can see. after taking it off, oil will pour out. it happens.


here is how it looks inside. not to bad on the surface, but there was alot of oil caked on inside of it.




time to clean it. here is what i used, bought it at walmart for 3 bucks and some change. this WILL destroy all caked on oil, guaranteed.


after i cleaned it, waiting to dry. the cleaner also evaporates quickly, so thats a plus. i just sprayed all the surface oil away, then sprayed it on the inside thru the holes and screen. i didnt bother taking the screen off, just sprayed thru it. let it sit inside for a few seconds then poured it out. did that a couple of times and this is how it turned out.




after wards i got a rag and sprayed some of the cleaner on it. then wiped down where it connects to the head. would definitely suggest everyone do this so that it seals good. all thats left are some stains the oil made.


i put the solenoid back on the head, tightened it down, then used the remainder of the cleaner around it. i did this so i could check for leaks. i cranked it up and let it idle up to operating temperature. no leaks. also i did the same thing you do for oil filters. put a little oil on the seal. it helps.



afterwards, i took it for a spirited drive... VERY spirited. seems to helped out alot. vtec doesnt kick as bad as it used to, it engages smoother, but seems to have a tiny bit more power than before, according to the butt dyno. i consider it a complete success with only 3 bucks and 30 minutes from start to finish in time.

feel free to ask any questions.

bitchen. another convinced person. hell of a difference i know.

This post was last modified: 07-21-2008 06:48 PM by _interlude_.

B17 Gs-R.

^^lol. thats exactly what i was thinking.

B17 Gs-R.

everyone goes crazy when i tell them i have a b17... or they tell me that there is no b17, so then i show them, then there like OmGzOR!!1! lEet JDM engine! but ive honestly never seen another b17 besides the one i have.

Awesome.

Butt dyno. Lmfao thats great. Im gonna use that from now on. lol
Where would you even get a b17? Ive never even heard of them...

that why i love it, nobody has one, except in the few remaining 92-93 gsr tegs running around. like i said, i have never seen another one. my friend was lucky enough to find a wrecked b17 teg, and he bought it, took the engine out, then i bought it. theres not that many of them left. i have a piece of history in my engine bay, and that sounds badass.

Exactly..they say a B17 isn't any more then a storked B16..but I love them for their rare factor and if I EVER had one, I think I would keep it as completely stock as possible.

Dude thats badass. I want one now. It would so replace my stock engine. Things pathetic right now. Lol

Im not looking to buy it but lets just say you had a price. How much would you sell it for, any price here. Lol

lol ive had many people ask to buy it, and the answer was always no. unless somebody wanted to really overpay for it, its not going anywhere.

youll hate me for how much i payed for it though. 1200 bucks.

^^that was a robbery. lol what kind of condition was the motor in?

as perfect as could be. in the 3+ years ive had it, ive only replaced the water pump, timing belt, and timing belt tensioner, and had the valves adjusted. everything internal wise is the same from when it was made. i even have a p61 original b17 ecu to go with it.

This post was last modified: 07-23-2008 02:10 PM by haggard.

damn. collectors items gallore. post some pics of the whole thing.

http://www.redline9.com/primered-sleeper-ish-t-519.html

here she is.

This post was last modified: 07-23-2008 04:04 PM by haggard.

Wow man thats a damn good deal. Ill give you a million for it. Lol Jk.

Anywho Im gonna do some searchin for it and if I find on Ill post it. Wish I could buy one that would be sweet. Nice find tho, good job

Wow man thats a damn good deal. Ill give you a million for it. Lol Jk.

Anywho Im gonna do some searchin for it and if I find on Ill post it. Wish I could buy one that would be sweet. Nice find tho, good job

i would love to see another one, good luck.

your better off piecing one than finding a complete one. let alone an unmolested one.

This post was last modified: 07-24-2008 07:17 AM by _interlude_.

they have a b16 head, which you can get anywhere, the problem is the block.

thats what i here. ide honestly like to have one myself if i ever had the time.

Well time for some google. Lol.

Btw haggard what kind of healights do you have on your civic? I like em.

^I meant headlights..

real civic type r.

Where'd you buy yours at?