[ohmycivic]

So the JB Weld didn't hold... it's only rated to 600 degrees apparently, so it burned right off the manifold. I picked up some stuff at Auto Zone rated to 2400 degrees (Thermo Paste I think) and applied it... just need 3-4 hours for it to dry then a hit from the heat gun to cure it.

The O2 sensor cheat I employed didn't work. It seems that the sensor doesn't start working until it hits 600 degrees, which is why I needed to cheat the manifold instead. I'll eventually replace it (and probably most of the exhaust) properly, but before winter I just want to get it running.

I managed to figure out the wiring for the radio, too. Mostly trial-and-error and a bit of common sense.

My fuel leak also reappeared in roughly the same spot(s) where the line hooks up. There must be some teeny-tiny holes in the metal. Going to work on fixing that after I get the thermo paste cured.

I've been reading up on hydrogen generators. A few years ago I wrote them off as tomfoolery, and was all kinds of proud when independent tests agreed that they actually reduce FE. Now I've been reading that the trick to making them work (and what the independent tests WEREN'T doing) is getting an inhibitor of some type on your o2 sensor (most people seem to use modified spark plug defoulers) since the added hydrogen tends to throw off the readings and the the mix gets richened. Before I take the time to build one I was wondering if anyone who isn't trying to sell me something and has real-world experience with the hydrogen injection (plus o2 sensor modification) could chime in.

Also, yes I am aware of hydrogen embrittlement, but I know very little about it aside from what Wikipedia has to offer. Any additional information would be great.