cylinder honing

[my91crxsi]

does anyone know if i have to hone the cylinders before i put the pistons back in with the new rings?

[91civicDXdude]

yes you do

[my91crxsi]

i heard a bottle brush hone is the easiest to use, any tips on technique so i dont f**k up the engine??
this is my first rebuild so any help would be appreciated...

[Bustamon]

When your honing your cylinder make sure you move the brush up and down evenly in the cylinder using the press machine so that you get a good cross hatch pattern. It will take a while but its all good.

[91civicDXdude]

i just took my block to the machine shop and they honed it for $8 per cylinder

[crxlvr]

ah, $35 for me at my local machine shop.

[YZ125rider21]

kinda pricey from your machine shops

[vesper]

nah you can buy a honing drill bit. it will plug right into a drill. of course i would never do this, but if you want make sure you do not stay in one place too long.

[doug294]

I would deff take it to a machine shop. If you don't do it even your rings aren't going to seal right. Plus if you plan on keeping the engine awhile I would spend the few extra bucks and have it done right.