Bad engine... need advice...
05-04-2005 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by :snoopy:
do you have to replace the entire engine? if not, i would just look into getting another block and rebuilding that or doing the same for the head.
Acura Integra Type-R B18 ITR Block & Head - OEM NEW!
05-04-2005 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Bui1t2Spill
well i do drive quite a bit for work so i put alot of miles on my car. i was very happy with what i had in there before it blew. I hadn't planned on doing any other engine work or anything as far as performance goes. Are those engines not very good for reliability?
05-04-2005 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Bui1t2Spill
Well i just heard from the mechanic that my engine is pretty much shot... has some major cracks in it. So im gonna have to get another engine. Ive been looking on www.osakajdmmotors.com and they have some type R's for 3950-4200$ (depending on year) Just wondering how those prices sound to you guys. Also since i have the choice.. instead of the type R engine would you guys recommend me replacing it with something else. Since ive driven my Type R so much i dunno if i can put anything else in there and be happy with it. But im open for suggestions. Anyways thanks for any input.
05-06-2005 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Bui1t2Spill
Well i just heard from the mechanic that my engine is pretty much shot... has some major cracks in it.
05-06-2005 | 08:08 AM
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Is your mechanic dealership affliated or does he specialize in Hondas and Japanese cars? I don't understand this major cracks stuff. Post some pics of the damage. And don't leave any of the "broken" stuff behind at that garage. He might be trying to scam you out of your ITR engine.
05-06-2005 | 10:48 AM
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what did you do to blow your engine and cause cracks in it?
oh, and the link to that engine on osaka has too many extra parts. just like stereo said, if anything you really only need the block and head, not the extra parts like a/c and wiring harness and stuff. also, depending on the damage, you may just need only to get a block. just my 2 cents.
oh, and the link to that engine on osaka has too many extra parts. just like stereo said, if anything you really only need the block and head, not the extra parts like a/c and wiring harness and stuff. also, depending on the damage, you may just need only to get a block. just my 2 cents.
05-09-2005 | 10:14 AM
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sorry its been so long since ive posted on here. i took my car to this mechanic that was recommended to me from a friend. said hes very honest with everything. And he used to work at the honda dealership.I think Im going to head over to his shop today and get more info on what happened. Ill post when i get some info.
05-10-2005 | 03:24 PM
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well heres an update. Today me and my brother went and picked up the car from the mechanic and brought it back to my house. We dropped the pan and immediately could see one major problem. The connecting rod is hanging down and the back of the block has about a inch strip going all the way up it that is broken. And there was obviously all kinds of metal shards in the pan. Im not sure if the piston broke or not because daylight is running out and i didnt have time to look at it... sighs...
