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phunhaus · 11-03-2009, 11:31 AM

If you do it right you don't need new pins or plugs.

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Moosecakes · 11-03-2009, 11:32 AM

^^ as long as you're careful you can save the pins, I just used a tiny flat head eyeglass screwdriver when I did my injector harness *nightmare...*, although a depin tool would make it a 100000x easier I think. I know there is a place in town that sells pins here, you could probably find one near you on google.

AdReNaLiN · 11-03-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 732xghost

awesome to see a tuck/shave in a 4G prelude.

Thanks mate.

dragneon · 11-03-2009, 12:52 PM

i used thin flexable picks to de-pin my harness

Paul1985 · 11-03-2009, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phunhaus

If you do it right you don't need new pins or plugs.

That's right.

I use a precision screwdriver set or a sewing needle.

Always note down where each pin came from.

Post pics of the plugs you want to depin and im sure we can explain how it's done.
It's easier than you think.

Adam West · 11-03-2009, 01:23 PM

My bay. Seam sealer removed. Still need to remove hood, hinges, and weld on new rad support, also need to sand it back down again before it get painted.

1337EJ1 · 11-03-2009, 03:27 PM

Hi all !!

There some pics of my engine bay.

In work:

Not full complete but fine i think.

PS Sorry for my bad english, i'm french.

dragneon · 11-03-2009, 04:58 PM

mais alors!! bonjour copain. je suis francais aussi, mais j'abite en estas unis, en californie

SOHC® · 11-03-2009, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul1985

That's right.

I use a precision screwdriver set or a sewing needle.

Always note down where each pin came from.

Post pics of the plugs you want to depin and im sure we can explain how it's done.
It's easier than you think.

Shot bro.. im really missioning to do it.
Wes.

Paul1985 · 11-03-2009, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOHC®

Shot bro.. im really missioning to do it.
Wes.

It's harder mocking it up and working out your heatshrink/braid combo's.
You gotta feed the larger gear on first and you will have most plugs depinned to be able to fit it over everything. Getting it in a clean and organised fashion is quiet trickey and takes alotta patience IMO. Hard to explain, those who have done it will know what I mean.

It is a real pain to slide the braid over the wires with the pins still intact aswell.
If you had all new pins/wires it would be much easier and cleaner. Not completely necessary though, just would make life easier, and the easier it is, the cleaner it will come out.

My opinions.

Paul1985 · 11-03-2009, 11:13 PM

Oh by the way, all this talk about shielded wires and avoiding cutting them. Guess what I went and did. LOL.

I cut the thick BLK knock sensor wire near the ECU plug when shortening some wires there. All i did to fix the issue was join the power back together then taped that up, then soldered the shield back together and taped it all up.

Should be fine.

SOHC® · 11-03-2009, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul1985

It's harder mocking it up and working out your heatshrink/braid combo's.
You gotta feed the larger gear on first and you will have most plugs depinned to be able to fit it over everything. Getting it in a clean and organised fashion is quiet trickey and takes alotta patience IMO. Hard to explain, those who have done it will know what I mean.

It is a real pain to slide the braid over the wires with the pins still intact aswell.
If you had all new pins/wires it would be much easier and cleaner. Not completely necessary though, just would make life easier, and the easier it is, the cleaner it will come out.

My opinions.

I would do that but the south african civics were made in south africa and the wiring is different to the US one's!
I can find a wiring diagram for my harness, even honda dont have as they were owned by Mercedes benz in SA in the 90's and when they went seperate alot was lost according to them!!!
So basically i just wanna resleeve my harness.
there is not much to do as im running a stand alone management so its just the basics for the dash board display and starter and so on.
appreciate your help
Wes

pheurton-skeurto · 11-04-2009, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul1985

It's harder mocking it up and working out your heatshrink/braid combo's.
You gotta feed the larger gear on first and you will have most plugs depinned to be able to fit it over everything. Getting it in a clean and organised fashion is quiet trickey and takes alotta patience IMO. Hard to explain, those who have done it will know what I mean.

It is a real pain to slide the braid over the wires with the pins still intact aswell.
If you had all new pins/wires it would be much easier and cleaner. Not completely necessary though, just would make life easier, and the easier it is, the cleaner it will come out.

My opinions.

this is a great explanation Paul. i appreciate it. Sometimes we just need a little guidance.

As for the knock sensor, do you even need it if you've gone OBD1? i have a 5th gen ('97-OBD2) prelude that's getting a 4th gen H22A1 (OBD1) motor. i was under the assumption that i could get rid of the knock sensor...am i way wrong?

Andrew Marquis · 11-04-2009, 04:51 AM

Nah I don't know of anyone that still runs the Knock on OBD1's. I know I don't anyway... You should be A-ok homie.

jdmpnoy89 · 11-04-2009, 09:25 AM

HatchVX · 11-04-2009, 09:29 AM

I like the way you did the tube for the coolant reservoir

Mr. Em1 · 11-04-2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmpnoy89

very nice and clean. I'm a big fan of oem+ the more oem and clean the better!

Paul1985 · 11-04-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pheurton-skeurto

this is a great explanation Paul. i appreciate it. Sometimes we just need a little guidance.

As for the knock sensor, do you even need it if you've gone OBD1? i have a 5th gen ('97-OBD2) prelude that's getting a 4th gen H22A1 (OBD1) motor. i was under the assumption that i could get rid of the knock sensor...am i way wrong?

I have a K24A2 in my EG which is OBDII. Whether needed or not i dont know.
I just kept everything exactly as it was. Every pin went back into its original position.

The only thing I removed was the EVAP/Purge plug as i am not using it.

Ej8_KiD · 11-04-2009, 08:06 PM

my not finished bay

sirEGhatch · 11-04-2009, 09:30 PM

very very nice ef up there^^^

jmaze · 11-05-2009, 12:59 AM

after fresh rebuild

Michael_[UR] · 11-05-2009, 07:24 AM

wow, the last few bays are really nice

nice tucked OEM style
not so super shaved^^

just my taste of bays

Ej8_KiD · 11-05-2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmaze

after fresh rebuild

nice eg huh , any full car pics?

Hayce · 11-05-2009, 11:50 AM

^what? Looks left hook to me...

With the shielding, on my EK/B I extended by the ecu, the shielding doesn't go all the way to it.

HOTSAUCE01 · 11-05-2009, 11:53 AM

I dont see any RHD's on this page.. Nice work to the 3 bays above. The crx looks very well planned out and put together.

The single set-up looks mint.. Like it just came from honda that way.
-Is the header painted, jetcoated?

11-03-2009, 11:32 AM	#24802
Moosecakes Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,012	Re: ♠ Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion ♠ ^^ as long as you're careful you can save the pins, I just used a tiny flat head eyeglass screwdriver when I did my injector harness nightmare..., although a depin tool would make it a 100000x easier I think. I know there is a place in town that sells pins here, you could probably find one near you on google. __________________ ~I'm tougher than letha, I'm smootha than suede. Always neva broke, cuz I'm usually paid~ DNC #2

11-03-2009, 12:52 PM	#24804
dragneon Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: STOCKTON, nor cal, us of a Posts: 435	Re: ♠ Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion ♠ i used thin flexable picks to de-pin my harness __________________ Steve Butabi: Oh my God, Doug. This is the most amazing place I've ever been. Richard Grieco: Guys, guys. This is the coat room. The club's in here.

11-03-2009, 01:23 PM	#24806
Adam West Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CaLi Posts: 1,673	Re: ♠ Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion ♠ My bay. Seam sealer removed. Still need to remove hood, hinges, and weld on new rad support, also need to sand it back down again before it get painted.

11-03-2009, 03:27 PM	#24807
1337EJ1 New User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: France Posts: 4	Re: ♠ Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion ♠ Hi all !! There some pics of my engine bay. In work: Not full complete but fine i think. PS Sorry for my bad english, i'm french. __________________ My French Board For Civic Coupe: http://www.ejsquad.fr

11-03-2009, 04:58 PM	#24808
dragneon Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: STOCKTON, nor cal, us of a Posts: 435	Re: ♠ Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion ♠ mais alors!! bonjour copain. je suis francais aussi, mais j'abite en estas unis, en californie __________________ Steve Butabi: Oh my God, Doug. This is the most amazing place I've ever been. Richard Grieco: Guys, guys. This is the coat room. The club's in here.

11-03-2009, 11:13 PM	#24811
Paul1985 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 853	Re: ♠ Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion ♠ Oh by the way, all this talk about shielded wires and avoiding cutting them. Guess what I went and did. LOL. I cut the thick BLK knock sensor wire near the ECU plug when shortening some wires there. All i did to fix the issue was join the power back together then taped that up, then soldered the shield back together and taped it all up. Should be fine. __________________ My EG Build thread: Bay shave, paint, K24a etc. http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1717537

11-04-2009, 04:51 AM	#24814
Andrew Marquis Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 906	Re: ♠ Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion ♠ Nah I don't know of anyone that still runs the Knock on OBD1's. I know I don't anyway... You should be A-ok homie. __________________ 1991 CRX SI GSR Powerplant. Wire tucked. 2007 Civic SI All stock. Certified A & P Mechanic

11-04-2009, 09:25 AM	#24815
jdmpnoy89 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 123 fake street CA Posts: 1,888	Re: ♠ Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion ♠ __________________ 1991 honda civic std. (ef squad #71) - simplicity is key bar'd as of 8/01/08 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2478432 vouches in bio. http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emthup.gif

11-04-2009, 09:29 AM	#24816
HatchVX Junior Member 1992 Honda Civic My Garage Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fredericksburg, VA, USA Posts: 403	Re: ♠ Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion ♠ I like the way you did the tube for the coolant reservoir __________________ CHEAP EG PARTS My EG build up

11-04-2009, 08:06 PM	#24819
Ej8_KiD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 453	Re: ♠ Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion ♠ my not finished bay __________________ Ej8 Squad - Member #592

11-04-2009, 09:30 PM	#24820
sirEGhatch Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: green bay, wisconsin, united startes Posts: 182	Re: ♠ Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion ♠ very very nice ef up there^^^ __________________ 95 civic ex sedan h2b 08 graffiti cbr600rr

11-05-2009, 12:59 AM	#24821
jmaze Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: san diego, ca, usa Posts: 155	Re: ♠ Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion ♠ after fresh rebuild __________________ 84 city turbo- RIP 94 vx 260k strong

11-05-2009, 07:24 AM	#24822
Michael_[UR] Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mars Posts: 293	Re: ♠ Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion ♠ wow, the last few bays are really nice nice tucked OEM style not so super shaved^^ just my taste of bays __________________ I ♥ my Honda My Hatchback Build . . . flickr

11-05-2009, 11:50 AM	#24824
Hayce Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand, New Zealand Posts: 625	Re: ♠ Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion ♠ ^what? Looks left hook to me... With the shielding, on my EK/B I extended by the ecu, the shielding doesn't go all the way to it. __________________ EK sedan from NZ

11-05-2009, 11:53 AM	#24825
HOTSAUCE01 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ..Under a Honda... Posts: 1,133	Re: ♠ Shaved, Tucked, Customized Engine Bays - Pics, Theory, Discussion ♠ I dont see any RHD's on this page.. Nice work to the 3 bays above. The crx looks very well planned out and put together. The single set-up looks mint.. Like it just came from honda that way. -Is the header painted, jetcoated? __________________ WTB: crx b series w/cable trans mounts. PM ME

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