Hello...and help!

[HabFan#1]

Well...I don't have good news....

A friend and I started to work on changing the timing belt today...and when we got to the point of the cam pulley...it wouldn't turn...at all! We had the VC off...we had the belt cover completely off...the belt was mangled at the bottom of the bottom plastic cover...we had the crank pulley off....sigh.

So...it's pretty much a given that I have bent valves...which mean's I'm screwed.

...sigh...

Jason

[johnb16a2]

All is not lost, most junkyards have several Civics to chose from so sourcing a suitable replacement head should be easy.

[HabFan#1]

Originally Posted by johnb16a2

All is not lost, most junkyards have several Civics to chose from so sourcing a suitable replacement head should be easy.

Someone had mentioned a "mini-me",,,what would I need for that with a D15B1 block?

Jason

[CRXperiment]

Since you said your civic was originally an Si, and used to have a D16A6, I recommend the SOHC ZC as a cheap replacement motor. You can use parts off your old A6 also.

http://www.hmotorsonline.com/shop/sc...age&item=30018

[HabFan#1]

Originally Posted by CRXperiment

Since you said your civic was originally an Si, and used to have a D16A6, I recommend the SOHC ZC as a cheap replacement motor. You can use parts off your old A6 also.

http://www.hmotorsonline.com/shop/sc...age&item=30018

I do not have an A6...just the D15B1


Jason

[bambam89lx]

Originally Posted by HabFan#1

I do not have an A6...just the D15B1


Jason

I'd just replace the whole motor. Usually when you have piston to valve contact, you end up destroying the valve reliefs on the pistons. You might have also damaged the bearings if you hit the pistons hard enough. Used D motors go anywhere from $75 to $300 for a complete motor. Try honda-tech.com classifieds. No one really wants them anymore and i've picked up good motors for $100-150 on there in the past.

[HabFan#1]

I'd rather not replace the whole motor if I didn't have too...and I've looked around here...not a lot to find.

But...I have a lead on a "Y7" head from about 3 hours from me...is this a good fit for my D15B1?

What should I ask this guy...(it's a guy that is offering to sell it to me from another forum for $50)...what should I look for.

I don't have a lot of disposable cash and only want to do this once.

I know I'll need the head, the VC, both gaskets new...anything else?

Jason

[bambam89lx]

Originally Posted by HabFan#1

I'd rather not replace the whole motor if I didn't have too...and I've looked around here...not a lot to find.

But...I have a lead on a "Y7" head from about 3 hours from me...is this a good fit for my D15B1?

What should I ask this guy...(it's a guy that is offering to sell it to me from another forum for $50)...what should I look for.

I don't have a lot of disposable cash and only want to do this once.

I know I'll need the head, the VC, both gaskets new...anything else?

Jason

Did you not listen to anything I just wrote? Ok, just replace the head w/out inspecting the bottom end, be my guest. You will spend just as much swapping the head than you will just changing out the entire motor. Not to mention, it is simpler to swap a complete motor than it is to do a head swap with the motor in the car. Good luck though Mr. Stubborn.

[viper-blue]

Bam bam is right. With your limited knowledge it would be silly to swap the head. although an engine change seems harder cause its bigger, its actually really easy to swap the entire engine..most guys that know what they are doing can do the complete swap in a day..if you start meddling with the head your gonna cut the shit outta your hands and probably end up with a car that wont run. "For the same price" you can swap the engine and have something that is already timed and somewhat reliable. Engines are so cheap for this car and they run for a long time...I'm in canada to and there are a shitload of engines available here...your looking in the wrong places if you think there is nothing around

[CRXperiment]

Honestly man listen to bambam's advice. Like he said your pistons could be toast so throwing on any newer head would just be a waste of time. Plus, pulling off your head and inspecting is also a waste of time. IMO with the gas money you need to pay to drive 3 hours each way (6 hours) you could pick up a used D motor locally.

Dont tell me is worth driving 6 hours to pick up a head you don't know the true condition of (unless you have a stock crx hf and you love to drive)

[HabFan#1]

That's the problem...I can't find an engine...I have found the head.

I'm not trying to be difficult...I'm just really frustrated as I haven't driven my car in over a month....I hate the bus.

Engine's are hard to find around here...especially cheap ones. If someone can guide me in the right direction...I would definately appreciate it as I would replace the engine before the head...for sure, but I have been unable to find one. To get one, I have only been able to find them in the US...and that's big bucks to get to me....I could get a JDM ZC from Montreal...but that's $1000 CDN...that I can't do because I don't have the cash, i'm saving for a wedding.

The only reason I'm looking at ding the head is because that is the only option that has presented itself...if someone can direct me to another option...please...I'll take it.

Jason

[viper-blue]

i hear what your saying about finding engines...you really have to know people who are into hondas to have access to that information...I know lots of places in Toronto (some more reputable that others) and I found out about them through fellow honda lovers. I am positive there are companies such as this in your area...or other provinces close by out west. I looked around on the net for you, but much like the companies I know of, they don't really advertise much. I can get a ZC engine/tranny combo for 500, or B series engine/tranny combos starting at 1000 and up...if you hunt around and ask the right people you could find something....the honda aftermarket is everywhere man. Try going to a couple of Honda dealerships, if you get the right guy working the parts desk, they will know the right places to go...just flat out ask them if they know any importers in the area...if they don't answer then your no further behind then you were before you ask...the guy in my area knows all kinds of aftermarket retailers and is cool about telling customers about them