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EG hunter · 03-08-2007, 02:51 PM

I have golden eagle ls vtec kits and trying to tap the hole on the head, I need to know that is that any special tool to tap the tread on that hole? Could any one show me how to plug it? some picture will be appreciated.

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CRXsmoke · 03-08-2007, 05:07 PM

to plug the internal oil line on the vtec head you need a 1/8 npt plug (comes with golden eagle kit) and youll need a drill bit and a tap and dye kit. The drill bit widens the hole, then you will use the tap and dye to make your new threads in that hole.

be careful not to drill too far into your head b/c there is a water line behind that hole. and you dont want oil and water mixing when you start up the motor. I recommend using a drill press

del_slow420 · 03-08-2007, 05:32 PM

uh dont drill it just use the tap and tap it u can get it started and if u dont have a tap and die set u can just put a small socket on it and just go pretty much all they way in with the tap.. they just put the plug in and i used lock tight on mine but u dont have to just make sure its tight and sits a little in the head u dont want it to be flush or just under cause it will mess up your head gasket

EG hunter · 03-08-2007, 08:27 PM

Thanks you for your help, but my problems is do you need a special tools to turn the 1/8npt tap? Is that any special way to do it? Because i tried to tap the tread on the hole but it didn't come out right, i mean no treads showing up.....do i need to send it to machine shop?

zCivic · 03-09-2007, 07:29 AM

The correct tap comes with the golden eagle kit if new. I always used a 1/4'' socket wrench and socket on the tap itself. Just tap it deep enough so the tap bottoms out. The plug needs to be below the head surface or you will need to have the head milled.

not_an_fnwerkz_Fan · 03-15-2007, 01:21 PM

if u have trouble dont go 2 FNWERKZ he Sucks

EG hunter · 03-16-2007, 08:22 AM

i appreciate you information, thanks

Siknezzx661 · 04-06-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by not_an_fnwerkz_Fan

if u have trouble dont go 2 FNWERKZ he Sucks

Sorry to take this thread away. but to this guy, why don't you run your motor not your mouth...

siknezz4 · 04-07-2007, 12:02 AM

Congrats team siknezz661, keep it up dawg!

03-08-2007, 05:07 PM	#2
CRXsmoke Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ET, phone home Posts: 352	Re: LS Vtec need help!!! (13s del sol) to plug the internal oil line on the vtec head you need a 1/8 npt plug (comes with golden eagle kit) and youll need a drill bit and a tap and dye kit. The drill bit widens the hole, then you will use the tap and dye to make your new threads in that hole. be careful not to drill too far into your head b/c there is a water line behind that hole. and you dont want oil and water mixing when you start up the motor. I recommend using a drill press __________________ _/ - http://www.hondamarketplace.com/show...light=crxsmoke <u> PM me if interested in anything!</u> _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/

03-08-2007, 05:32 PM	#3
del_slow420 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: callaway, md, usa Posts: 969	Re: LS Vtec need help!!! (CRXsmoke) uh dont drill it just use the tap and tap it u can get it started and if u dont have a tap and die set u can just put a small socket on it and just go pretty much all they way in with the tap.. they just put the plug in and i used lock tight on mine but u dont have to just make sure its tight and sits a little in the head u dont want it to be flush or just under cause it will mess up your head gasket __________________ 1995 del sol vtec not stock b20vtec, numbers coming soon..gone 1995 del sol vtec boosted lsvtec comin soon to the streets near you vouches: 2000Ek, 95dxb18c1, hondaboy4life, JDMisGOOD, jimmhatch, pittbullracer, pr3d, sicegcivic, srt42004n, swoyEKr, SyDuck, aim wildmonkeys420

03-08-2007, 08:27 PM	#4
EG hunter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mobile, al, Usa Posts: 550	Re: LS Vtec need help!!! (CRXsmoke) Thanks you for your help, but my problems is do you need a special tools to turn the 1/8npt tap? Is that any special way to do it? Because i tried to tap the tread on the hole but it didn't come out right, i mean no treads showing up.....do i need to send it to machine shop? __________________ Right car for the right person......

03-09-2007, 07:29 AM	#5
zCivic Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: lsvtec, TN Posts: 1,854	Re: LS Vtec need help!!! (13s del sol) The correct tap comes with the golden eagle kit if new. I always used a 1/4'' socket wrench and socket on the tap itself. Just tap it deep enough so the tap bottoms out. The plug needs to be below the head surface or you will need to have the head milled. __________________ 02 Subaru WRX 91 CRX DX 84.5mm ls-vtec (back on Jack Stands over a year now) 91 CRX SI (Pending Sale)

03-15-2007, 01:21 PM	#6
not_an_fnwerkz_Fan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: nipomo, ca, slo Posts: 1	Re: LS Vtec need help!!! (zCivic) if u have trouble dont go 2 FNWERKZ he Sucks

03-16-2007, 08:22 AM	#7
EG hunter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mobile, al, Usa Posts: 550	Re: LS Vtec need help!!! (not_an_fnwerkz_Fan) i appreciate you information, thanks __________________ Right car for the right person......

04-07-2007, 12:02 AM	#9
siknezz4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Santa Maria, CA Posts: 1	Congrats team siknezz661, keep it up dawg! __________________ all motor 12 sec 4dr fnwerkz built, stock block 1.8 gsr daily driver...

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