There could be only a few causes for smoke from the tail pipe, leaking valve seals/valve seats, oil getting past the oil control rings, or there's some coolant pushing past the head gasket. Either or, you should have it fixed in no time, I mean you've taking the head apart before. Just start by running the simple diagnostic first like checking your oil for milky residue, check your coolant over flow if its filling up or bubbles in the resivoir, then just a simple compression check would find out if your head or piston rings is leaking. I'm no mechanic by no means.. but I've been down this road plenty of time with my f23a/f22a accord. But good luck my Asian brotha.
Damn, thanks for all the helpful tips bro! Even if you’re not a mechanic, u seem well aware on how to take on a problem :D hopefully it ain’t too bad >_
@@Rawrkee its only right we help each other out. I've been there myself. But I know one thing for sure, what ever the problem, even if it seems like I've tried everything, I still keep it pushing. And so far that motto has never failed me. I've figured every little problem out so far. Your whip is clean to bro, so it ls only right we keep it on the road. My cd5 will eventually be there one day
I did a fresh rebuild and my rings were settle in quick, I don't think it should smoke like that. Looks like your valves are leaking from the seals or seats. If it was the rings, the smoke should be darker, almost a blueish tint to it..
How did you hone the cylinders when you rebuilt it? FRM sleeves aren't the same as others and have to be done a specific way. You may be getting oil past your rings now.
what's honing? 😂😂😂 nah I didn't touch the walls, all I did was an engine refresh. Only thing I replaced in the block were the piston rings, crank bearings, rod bearings, and oil pump but I'm pretty sure I know what the issue is :D
Matt is on to something. When my prelude burnt a valve recently i was forced to dump it as i was halfway across country. The honda techs and dealer salesmen all were assuring me there was nothing i could really do as the fiber cylinder walls always went out. Bad design really, best bet would be to put new iron cylinder liners but that would be expensive. Maybe do a f23 block with h22 head as you would probably be able to do it cheaply and you have the know how. Just need to do some head work and find k22 pistons to make it work with the f23 block. But those blocks are better than the h22 blocks. Im sure someone can chime in on this. That combo is known as g23 engine. I saw dyno results were 212 hp and good torque too with some minor mods. That combo would not burn oil at all like our h22 with terrible cylinder liners
@@Nubsanders I've built a "G23" using a f23 block and h22 head. If he went that route, it wouldn't be hard since he already has an h22 to get the necessary parts. The h22 would have been an even better motor and probably would have ended up getting the same support as most of the others if it didn't have the FRM sleeves.
yo i’m a brother from australia and watching all the rebuild vids to resurrecting the lude was a fun ride, i got a lude myself and those videos are very helpful!
the machine shop put in aftermarket valve seals and that was causing the oil to leak into the headers. I replaced them with OEM seals and now we're gucci! :D
I got them from japan using a bidding website that would handle shipping to the US. You can check out my vid here th-cam.com/video/ps5TX--wdis/w-d-xo.html
I got them from Japan using a bidding website that would handle shipping to the US. You can check out the vid here: th-cam.com/video/ps5TX--wdis/w-d-xo.html
Sorry for the late reply, I recommend getting a camshaft tool to help hold the cams in position because it can be tricky getting everything in time, especially if this is your first attempt. Good luck!
My first car was a used only 23k miles black ‘99 SH back in 2003. I miss that car so much!!! My 20s in that car man!! Im glad I stumbled and subbed to your channel 😂
yoooooo i'm in the middle of swapping in a JDM F20B (auto) and not having any issues (yet) since both engines are on stands, however, it is a JDM swap and i'm going around trying to gather helpful tips/tricks anyone with experience may have to offer. So far we got the dist/ecu harness/oil pump/in.mani/and crank sensor transferred over... BTW your content is genuine and lit my brother keep it up!! WooOOooo!! Love the progress on your build, mad respect
She’s alive! 🙌 That’s a huge accomplishment despite the leaking oil, if I rebuilt an engine myself there is no way it would ever run again! 😹 The new merch is sikk! Gonna cop me a shirt & banner soon! 👌 My Lude is definitely gonna be on jack stands for a while before it hits the road again… 😅
Disable your distributor by unplugging the two connectors on it. Then crank the engine 3-5 times, give it a rest, do it another 3-5 times. Go a third round if you’d like. U should be ready to go then. Best of luck!
@@Rawrkee Hi, on some vehicles flooring the gas pedal when cranking the engine over shuts off the fuel injectors. Do you know if it applies to the Prelude? Just thought that might be an alternative way.
I got them from Japan using a bidding website that handled shipping to the USA. You can check out my guide here: jdmgeek.com/where-to-buy-custom-led-tail-lights-for-honda-prelude-5th-gen-1997-2001/
Shame about the smoke, it's never a sight you want to see. I had a similar issue on my 5th gen but only at high rpm. Before you start taking the motor apart do a compression test. If it's got good compression then it's most likely your valve seals. Bad compression means piston rings. Fingers crossed for you it's not the latter 🤞
Damn bro that’s exactly how my lude is on all 4 jack stands. Been like that for 6years but been working on it. Think I’m gonna buy some of your Merch bro ! I usually don’t buy Merch but I’ll make an exception. Definitely dig the mug and banner.
broooo, hopefully you're near the final stretch with your rebuild! I'm almost there and I'm super tempted to rush everything hahahha and appreciate the feedback on the merch! Can't wait to drop more stuff in the future :D
bro everything was brand new the valves had a lil lubricant (thats what it seems like) sooo regular for it to be smoking a lil let it burn some gas and oil think that should do the trick
Bro its been a while! I havent seen your vids in a while. Been stupid busy. Need to go to texas to roll together lol. I have 1/2inch clearance from the road and a stupid large jays racing carbon wing on now
hell yeah bro! I love and hate working on this car but when the work is done and I can drive her around, it reminds me how worth it it is to put in all this work haha
Hey bro I'm a new subscriber and I love the Lude, I got one too it's a 01 and it's blue I love her a lot but your problem could becoming from the O ring gaskets I think I had a problem like this
Hey! awesome channel, I admire the coolness and the way you explain the procedures, greetings from Puerto Rico...PS where did you get those tail lights?
Hey. I have a gap at the rear right in my lude and one corner is sticking to the outside. Can I send you some pictures and videos about that? Maybe you can help me. And niice vids. I love your content and watch your videos for a very long time.
@@Rawrkee what do you suspect the problem is? I just had my engine rebuilt and smoking all the time just like yours. Cylinder head and block were done. It's a bummer to put it all back together and be smoking everywhere.
Hate to noticed you've dented your trunk/boot lid by pushing it up your driveway with the Civic that's sad man. On a positive note very glad to see some progress on the motor build. Sorry to hear that the motor is leaking oil through the headers now I'm sure you're figure it out what's going on there all in good time.
yes bro! I've pushed the prelude up into the garage with no issue before but this time, I guess I was feeling confident and got a little ahead of myself 😅 and hell yeah! The prelude is almost, ALMOST done! I've fixed a big issue and now I just need to take my time reassembling again haha
I followed someone in NC aroundlake wylie today with your channel name on their Car and the plate read FAKE-SI I watched them burn oil for the next 5 miles 🤣
Sounds good bro! Hit me up on instagram and we can find a time to link up :D And 22 years!? Sounds like you got a real gem, I've only had my prelude for about 8 years and my brother had her for about 6 before me
There could be only a few causes for smoke from the tail pipe, leaking valve seals/valve seats, oil getting past the oil control rings, or there's some coolant pushing past the head gasket. Either or, you should have it fixed in no time, I mean you've taking the head apart before. Just start by running the simple diagnostic first like checking your oil for milky residue, check your coolant over flow if its filling up or bubbles in the resivoir, then just a simple compression check would find out if your head or piston rings is leaking. I'm no mechanic by no means.. but I've been down this road plenty of time with my f23a/f22a accord. But good luck my Asian brotha.
Damn, thanks for all the helpful tips bro! Even if you’re not a mechanic, u seem well aware on how to take on a problem :D hopefully it ain’t too bad >_
@@Rawrkee its only right we help each other out. I've been there myself. But I know one thing for sure, what ever the problem, even if it seems like I've tried everything, I still keep it pushing. And so far that motto has never failed me. I've figured every little problem out so far. Your whip is clean to bro, so it ls only right we keep it on the road. My cd5 will eventually be there one day
I did a fresh rebuild and my rings were settle in quick, I don't think it should smoke like that. Looks like your valves are leaking from the seals or seats. If it was the rings, the smoke should be darker, almost a blueish tint to it..
Glad to see your prelude is back after rebuilt the engine. Let smoke out of exhaust and wait to see what happens if smoke is still there or gone.😁👍
How did you hone the cylinders when you rebuilt it? FRM sleeves aren't the same as others and have to be done a specific way. You may be getting oil past your rings now.
what's honing? 😂😂😂 nah I didn't touch the walls, all I did was an engine refresh. Only thing I replaced in the block were the piston rings, crank bearings, rod bearings, and oil pump but I'm pretty sure I know what the issue is :D
@@Rawrkee what's the issue?
Matt is on to something. When my prelude burnt a valve recently i was forced to dump it as i was halfway across country. The honda techs and dealer salesmen all were assuring me there was nothing i could really do as the fiber cylinder walls always went out. Bad design really, best bet would be to put new iron cylinder liners but that would be expensive. Maybe do a f23 block with h22 head as you would probably be able to do it cheaply and you have the know how. Just need to do some head work and find k22 pistons to make it work with the f23 block. But those blocks are better than the h22 blocks. Im sure someone can chime in on this. That combo is known as g23 engine. I saw dyno results were 212 hp and good torque too with some minor mods. That combo would not burn oil at all like our h22 with terrible cylinder liners
@@Nubsanders I've built a "G23" using a f23 block and h22 head. If he went that route, it wouldn't be hard since he already has an h22 to get the necessary parts. The h22 would have been an even better motor and probably would have ended up getting the same support as most of the others if it didn't have the FRM sleeves.
You have to hone your cylinders when you’re putting new piston rings
yo i’m a brother from australia and watching all the rebuild vids to resurrecting the lude was a fun ride, i got a lude myself and those videos are very helpful!
Any chance of a 4th gen banner or merch soon?
I don't own a 4th gen and so I don't think I should...
I've been trying to get those custom taillights for my prelude but I can't find them anymore on the website you posted on a video you had
keep an eye on the seller's page www.fromjapan.co.jp/en/item/search/%2Anull%2A/Al_10_Yh_RaSuBpOmRm_N_N_0A00ja00_N/lgk-link_top_search/hi_flash2012
Glad to see you're still working on the Lude!
this my favorite channel rn dude u so underrated
Thanks bro!!! Let me know what kind of things you wanna see :D
keep it up bro! rebuilding a red prelude myself! I cant wait to get that first start in.
I am getting a prelude from my dad this Saturday… hella excited never had a project car before
hell yah! Congrats bro! Be ready for countless spontaneous trips to autozone and harborfreight for random tools you need 😂
Damn. Your right. Im still workin on it! Motor on a stand. Trans on the floor. Bumpers in the rafters. That would look sick in my garage!!
LOL damnn, you perfectly described my situation for the past 6 months hahha
@@Rawrkee LMAO lude life
Did you replace your valve seals
the machine shop put in aftermarket valve seals and that was causing the oil to leak into the headers. I replaced them with OEM seals and now we're gucci! :D
Where did you get your tailights
fromjapan.co.jp/en I have a video on how to find them here th-cam.com/video/ps5TX--wdis/w-d-xo.html
hey!! where did you get your tail lights?
They're custom made from Japan, I have a video on where to find them here th-cam.com/video/ps5TX--wdis/w-d-xo.html
And where can I buy this rear lights?? Looks damn good.
I got them from japan using a bidding website that would handle shipping to the US. You can check out my vid here th-cam.com/video/ps5TX--wdis/w-d-xo.html
Where did you get those tailights??
I got them from Japan using a bidding website that would handle shipping to the US. You can check out the vid here: th-cam.com/video/ps5TX--wdis/w-d-xo.html
I need to replace the timing belt on my prelude (kinda new to the car scene) any tips or anything I need to look out for
Sorry for the late reply, I recommend getting a camshaft tool to help hold the cams in position because it can be tricky getting everything in time, especially if this is your first attempt. Good luck!
Cant find ya shirts on the website my bro.
How much did it cost to get the heads resurfaced?
expect to pay about $250+
it's important to make sure they do a 3 angle valve job because most places will do a 2 angle job
My first car was a used only 23k miles black ‘99 SH back in 2003. I miss that car so much!!! My 20s in that car man!! Im glad I stumbled and subbed to your channel 😂
What’s your wheel specs and size
17x9.5 +30
For sure thanks 🙏🏾 I have a 98 Lude getting the head rebuilt and freshened
Yo bro what headlights do you have ?
I can really relate to the "still working on it", I have a red 5th gen prelude that I can never finish working on. Where are you at, I'm in Plano, TX.
wth!? I'm in the colony, hmu on instagram haha
yoooooo i'm in the middle of swapping in a JDM F20B (auto) and not having any issues (yet) since both engines are on stands, however, it is a JDM swap and i'm going around trying to gather helpful tips/tricks anyone with experience may have to offer. So far we got the dist/ecu harness/oil pump/in.mani/and crank sensor transferred over... BTW your content is genuine and lit my brother keep it up!! WooOOooo!! Love the progress on your build, mad respect
thanks bro!! Good luck with the swap!!
I’ve got a white 98 I’m rebuilding myself. I tried ordering a shirt in 4xl to no avail. Can u give me a better link
Does not seem you followed the bolt pattern for the head to the block.
sick car bro what time you got on the prelude?
time??? I've owned it since 2014 and my brother had it for about 5 years before he gave it to me :D
@@Rawrkee sorry bro ahaha meant rims🤣
@@jashansuvarna9599 it's all good bro! They're Varrstoen ES2 17x9.5 +30
@@Rawrkee do you reckon they’d suit a black prelude? that’s what i have
@@jashansuvarna9599 yeah they would look great maybe in silver but thats just me i love silver wheels
i cant find any shipping to canada on your site! will it be coming soon?! i gotta have one of those banners!
Hey bro! Thanks for letting me know, you should be able to select Canada now :D
She’s alive! 🙌 That’s a huge accomplishment despite the leaking oil, if I rebuilt an engine myself there is no way it would ever run again! 😹 The new merch is sikk! Gonna cop me a shirt & banner soon! 👌 My Lude is definitely gonna be on jack stands for a while before it hits the road again… 😅
Recently found your channel due to I'm finally getting around to putting my S2k back on the road.
Using your videos I’ve replaced my ludes headgasket, but now I have to ask, how do I crank the engine to build oil pressure without starting?
Disable your distributor by unplugging the two connectors on it. Then crank the engine 3-5 times, give it a rest, do it another 3-5 times. Go a third round if you’d like. U should be ready to go then. Best of luck!
@@Rawrkee Hi, on some vehicles flooring the gas pedal when cranking the engine over shuts off the fuel injectors. Do you know if it applies to the Prelude? Just thought that might be an alternative way.
What’s the best or song used ??
I got the same shirt! I love it though. Glad you got your prelude back up! keep up the good work!
First Class Baby
Man you have helped me a lot..feel like I'm not alone. Thank you brother. Good man rych thar!
Hey my man where do you get your tail lights from? Link please
I got them from Japan using a bidding website that handled shipping to the USA. You can check out my guide here: jdmgeek.com/where-to-buy-custom-led-tail-lights-for-honda-prelude-5th-gen-1997-2001/
Thanks for the link bro.
Shame about the smoke, it's never a sight you want to see. I had a similar issue on my 5th gen but only at high rpm. Before you start taking the motor apart do a compression test. If it's got good compression then it's most likely your valve seals. Bad compression means piston rings. Fingers crossed for you it's not the latter 🤞
Is it for sale ?
I can consider a nice offer :)
Been following you for a long time. I had a prelude 10 yrs ago. Got rid of it. Regret it every single day. What do you consider nice offer ? 10k ?
@@pedrorivera2053 aww man, this will be my forever car 😆 $10k would’ve been nice but I already have a big project coming soon :D
@@Rawrkee yea i totally understand man. It’s hard finding a 5th gen lude in decent condition. Your lude is one of my faves. Enjoy it.
congratulations for your TH-cam channelI already subscribedthen i will not miss any of your videos
Finally got mine going again after a year off the road. I really missed driving it
Yessir!!! Progress 🫡👍👍
Chyeahhhhh! We almost there :D
Damn bro that’s exactly how my lude is on all 4 jack stands. Been like that for 6years but been working on it. Think I’m gonna buy some of your Merch bro ! I usually don’t buy Merch but I’ll make an exception. Definitely dig the mug and banner.
broooo, hopefully you're near the final stretch with your rebuild! I'm almost there and I'm super tempted to rush everything hahahha and appreciate the feedback on the merch! Can't wait to drop more stuff in the future :D
Hey bro, curious what lip and side skirt kit you have? also what you would recommend to slightly lower my prelude, have a 98.
A fresh rebuild should smoke a little at first while the ring get settled in
mannnnn..... I wish that were the case but its a lot worse than you think :/
Hell yeah I was waiting on this beast!!
YuhhhhH!!! Me too bruhh :D
where did you get tue rear lips/vallaces bro? i want some like yours but i cant seem to find them
I got mine on eBay a long time ago, they were called Techno R, something like that. I think you can still order them on wingswest
bro everything was brand new the valves had a lil lubricant (thats what it seems like) sooo regular for it to be smoking a lil let it burn some gas and oil think that should do the trick
Bro its been a while! I havent seen your vids in a while. Been stupid busy. Need to go to texas to roll together lol. I have 1/2inch clearance from the road and a stupid large jays racing carbon wing on now
i get inspired by watching your videos and at the same time i get motivated to work on mu lude lol !! Thanks !!
hell yeah bro! I love and hate working on this car but when the work is done and I can drive her around, it reminds me how worth it it is to put in all this work haha
Hey bro I'm a new subscriber and I love the Lude, I got one too it's a 01 and it's blue I love her a lot but your problem could becoming from the O ring gaskets I think I had a problem like this
Welcome to the channel :D
are you talking about the small o ring under the camshaft caps for vtec? I do need to replace that as well.. hahah
U don’t like prelude enough, ur videos on civics too. Hope u get that prelude running like how u use to love it
Hey! awesome channel, I admire the coolness and the way you explain the procedures, greetings from Puerto Rico...PS where did you get those tail lights?
Hey. I have a gap at the rear right in my lude and one corner is sticking to the outside. Can I send you some pictures and videos about that? Maybe you can help me.
And niice vids. I love your content and watch your videos for a very long time.
yeah bro, reach out to me on instagram
Props man for getting that car in by yoself
Thanks bro! I've done it a couple of times already but this time, I messed up my trunk 😅
@@Rawrkee lol 😅 you tried tho bro you did what two men struggle to do props baby
Man it’s nice to see a prelude of that generation reminds me of Asian avenue lol
getting that banner for my 4th gen that was sitting for a while too😭
mannnnnnn, we gotta get the ludes running again! Good luck with the rebuild!
That sucks about the motor,I'd go back to the person who rebuilt it. I've got three preludes ,If your interested I mite be willing to sell one.
Hey, good job, finally you got the header back!!!
Def check those valve seals
I really don't want to... LMAO
Ayeee least you got it running
Man I miss my prelude lmao. I'm pretty sure I got you on facebook. I got a 1st gen now lol
compression test and leak down before i'd go any further
I was about to but a previous video had already led me to the problem 😂😂😂
@@Rawrkee what do you suspect the problem is? I just had my engine rebuilt and smoking all the time just like yours. Cylinder head and block were done. It's a bummer to put it all back together and be smoking everywhere.
Hate to noticed you've dented your trunk/boot lid by pushing it up your driveway with the Civic that's sad man.
On a positive note very glad to see some progress on the motor build.
Sorry to hear that the motor is leaking oil through the headers now I'm sure you're figure it out what's going on there all in good time.
yes bro! I've pushed the prelude up into the garage with no issue before but this time, I guess I was feeling confident and got a little ahead of myself 😅
and hell yeah! The prelude is almost, ALMOST done! I've fixed a big issue and now I just need to take my time reassembling again haha
Dude its been a min since ive seen your videos! Thought u were dead. About to call texas missing person hot line on you! Lol
damn rawrkee I REBUILT my a4 to type s internals and I got the same exact misfire and same exact wrong dizzy wire order 😂😂😂
LOL, its funny how the smallest things can cause a big headache haha
Love this bro need me one of thos coffee mugs to drink coffeee in my lude
I want a jacket version for the ‘Still working on it’ 🥺
Winter is coming.. 🤔🤔🤔
I followed someone in NC aroundlake wylie today with your channel name on their Car and the plate read FAKE-SI
I watched them burn oil for the next 5 miles 🤣
LOL! Funny, because I know exactly who you're talking about hahhaa
Where are your tail lights from?
They are stunning
Im still waiting on an engine swap
That banner is sick 😂
Yuhhhhh!! Thanks brotha!
Hold on last video I watched you were going K swap like me.Now i come back and the H series head is going back on.BRaaaaaaaaaaaaa wth
Dumb idea pushing it with the Civic...the camera man should have timed out and both of y'all push it in the garage TOGETHER! 🤦🏾♂️
it was my gf, nuff said LOL
Valve stem seals 95% sure
you called it bro
🔥🔥🔥
We celebrating? 🍻🍻🍻
Soon bro!
Sweeeeeet ass Lude bro! 😁
Amen amen
Rawrkee we need to hook up brother. I got a old school 91 EF I been holding on to for the last twenty two years. I'd enjoy turning a wrench with you!
Sounds good bro! Hit me up on instagram and we can find a time to link up :D
And 22 years!? Sounds like you got a real gem, I've only had my prelude for about 8 years and my brother had her for about 6 before me
Hermoso
Hey i like yr face look like toons