The oil control jet is just a small orifice located on the top of the block in the middle (Between Cylinders #2-#3) on the firewall side of the motor. There isn't a ball located within. It is alot easier to remove with a long piece of bar stock puching it out from the bottom up, with the oil pan removed. Since you don't have it torn down that far I really wouldn't worry about the oring if you can't carefully remove it with a pair of pliers. I tried this method before without much luck. The o-ring is a very tight fit in there so I wouldn't worry about it leaking past the orifice even though it is old. I hope that helps. Caleb ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joey R." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 4:25 PM Subject: CRX: Cylinder Block
> > Well guys i been waiting for my cylinder head gasket kit to get here from > Manhonda. I have a few questions before i begin prepping the head for > reassembly. I know theres supposed to be an O-ring that needs to be replaced > on the block surface and its next to the oil control ball??? the name of it > escapes me right now. It's a metal ball i suppose that is supposed to > disperse the oil. At any rate that metal ball thing isnt where i though it > would be. In fact in the hole just to the right of where its supposed to be > i think i see something in there. Theres something in one of the head bolt > holes and im not quite sure what i should do. I tried getting it out with a > little magnet type apparatus but i dont think the magnet was strong enough. > What i need to know is the following. Should there be a little ball in the > hole at the top edge in the middle of the block or am i just being paranoid > for no apparent reason. Is it possible for the oil control ball to be stuck > to the underside of the head? Because if thats the case then its probably > long gone. Im freaking out over here. I need some advice. > > J.R. > '89 CRX Si D16Z6 > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: > http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx >
