As you can see, Collin and I took the air filter off. Last night. In the dusky-dusk. We did a considerably good job even in the lack of light. I took some masking tape and a sharpie and numbered and labeled the hoses and connections they belong to. Why so late in the evening? Well, that's just when we had the time for it. We walked the dogs, I rode my bike around, we ate dinner, talked about our revised plan of action with the Hondamatic...
Right now, at this moment, we feel very overwhelmed with this project. We still believe it can be done, but we need to take things one step at a time. It's back to the original plan of taking the head off while it's still in the car and looking at what needs replacement on the top end. We're almost positive the head gasket needs replacing, so that's already a given. I then want to look as far into the engine as I can without lifting it out to see if there is anything I can do without getting into the cylinders and pistons. My mom believes that the piston seals need replacing. She may well be right, but I'm not sure I understand all of the minute specifications required to do an actual complete overhaul.
I found a great website http://www.engineserviceinc.com/ with a lot of information. They seem helpful and I have messaged for advice.
If all else fails, I may have a professional get in there and work some magic. But I want to give it a shot first.
I found a gasket set for $108 and a gasket kit for $39 online. I also found a master engine kit for $512 and an engine rebuild kit for $352. But before I go buy any of these, I need to see what it is I have to work with first.
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