Hondata

I am considering purchasing the IM gasket but my only worry is the installation. I have only installed simple things, such as intakes, exhaust, springs, struts, and camber kits. My prelude friends who have purchased this give mixed reviews on the installation, some saying its tough, some saying it just requires a little patience. Can you explain the removal of the throttlebody, the upper part of the intake manifold, and the lower portion of the intake manifold? From that I can figure out how to put everything back, and I know to fill all holes with a rag. However, I really dont want to mess anything up. Thank you!

Never done it on an H22, but on B series it just takes patience. Taking the nuts off the studs on the bottom of the manifold is the most frustrating thing, because you have zero room to move a ratchet in there. Also there are a lot more hoses that you must disconnect than you realize. Label everything good and make sure it goes back the way it came apart. I'd also recommend replacing any rubber hose that's been baked until it's hard [or all of it if you feel like it]. I ended up busting the rubber hose that connects to the PCV valve when removing mine, it crumbled like dust in my hands and I had to drive 60 miles to the Acura dealership to get a new hose for $20.