WrenchHead

Okay, keepin' in mind i'm new to these here sewing machines, errr engines, after searching i'm still not finding what i'm after.

I found a '98 Si for sale. Has pics. Valve cover doesn't say "V-Tec" on it, only "HONDA".

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ289593111

***NOT trying to spam, just posting it for reference***

So, are the valve covers interchangeable or does that instantly mean it's not a V-Tec engine? Heck, i'm still trying to figure out where the solenoid should be.

Anyone?

PATIA!

(please feel free to post any helpful links you have handy/bookmarked to help me sponge this all up)

jdm_416

if its a d16y8 (which came in the 98 si) then yes it does have vtec regardless if it says on the valve cover

WrenchHead

Okay, cool, got it, thanks.

Got some schoolin' from a co-worker 'in the know' today and learned about looking for the block ID at the front and the V-Tec solenoid also.

MPR

In that pic of that engine in that ad, I did not see the vtec solenoid, but it may just be the camera angle, so be careful. That one may not have vtec.

For reference, just google image search for d-series vtec solenoid location and you should be able to find a few good pics that show you where it is and what it looks like.