*PICS ADDED* Hello! just got a 2001 Inca Pearl Civic Coupe EX

[Keet]

There's actually a lot there that I like, I was expecting a total nightmare, but it's a good starting point. You got the moon roof, painted mirrors and handles. Back windows are tinted, but good luck matching the side windows :P The Octane rear bumper (or sometimes called R34) looks really good in that color, I normally don't care much for it. The pedals are a good touch, but the rims look like they belong on a Neon. I wonder if that header would fit on the D17, it'd be a nice bonus. I'm sure in time you'll resurrect this thing and make it roadworthy.

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[NuclearBacon]

actually, im not sure if i really mentioned it, but EVERYTHING thats now off of the car, i took off....

the car was running with everything you see... headers, ect... what happened was the guy had a first generation Injen intake, the one that goes into the bumper.... (i contacted injen to see if this was a common problem, and they never responded back to me...) he ran over a puddle, and it sucked up water.. yeah a puddle... BLEW the engine... had geico put in ANOTHER ENGINE AT THE HONDA DEALER... he re-installed his injen intake.. and blew the SECOND motor...

so the motor you see sitting there, is a honda factory motor FROM the dealer, with less then 8000 miles on it... also blown...

did i mention that all the spare pieces will be FOR SALE? the VTEC head (with 8k miles) not to mention all the spare knick nacks i'll have left...

i'll get a model number on the exhaust.. ive never seen anything like it...

haha, yeah the rims are ...odd... and the pedals will be coming off... (i'd like to get some decent ones if i were to do it right... its called an R34 eh? interesting...

Tomorrow it BEGINS!!!! and i'll have PLENTY of pics to show

thanks for the reply Keet!

[Ravensteel]

I'm glad to hear you'll be selling some of those parts...that way you can get the parts that YOU want to make the car reflect your style.

I like those wheels they have a torque thrust / turbine look to them.

Good luck and keep us posted

[NuclearBacon]

The engine is out!!!! and in a million pieces!!! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves....















*cough cough.. FOR SALE!! cough* any engine pieces anyone needs???? oh!!! ESPECIALLY the head... its got like... 8k miles on it!!! (although i would not reccommend just bolting it on....



haha. My Gangsta pose...



Theres MANY more..... HERE!!!!!!

[DDragon7]

Looks like one messed up engine for only 8k miles.

[NuclearBacon]

THE NEW ENGINE IS HERE!!!!! THE NEW ENGINE IS HERE!!! It just got delivered this morning!!! sweeeeet! i also ordered (two days ago) a few parts... ahem:

-Honda OEM Thermostat
-Honda OEM Thermostat mount
-Honda OEM O-rings for hard water line(s)
-Honda OEM rubber hose (connecting the two hard water lines)
-Honda OEM Water Pump
-Honda OEM intake gaskets to metal (4)
-Honda OEM intake gasket front injector base
-Honda OEM timing belt
-Honda OEM Throttle body gasket
-Oil Pump Gasket
-Exedy Stage 1 Organic Clutch Kit (same as i have on my subaru, I LOVE IT)
-Valve cover gasket set
-Front Main Seal
-Rear Main Seal

also done:

-Flywheel resurfaced (it looks AWESOME)

Many more parts are to be ordered, and i'll keep everyone posted as the build continues... Who ever ends up with this car, will have a 30,000 mile BRAND new civic, without any leaks, and with all new gaskets.. this thing should run FOREVER...

.....the new intake will also be on its way, one that doesnt suck up water

[NuclearBacon]

Just got the clutch and all the parts in... the new engine will be re-assembled this weekend! hopefully if all goes well, it'll be in the car by sunday....

[NuclearBacon]

Ladies and gentlemen, the engine is in the BAY!!!!!!! Saturday was mostly assembly with new parts and pieces including:

New front main seal (you can see the old water pump)


New water pump..



New o-rings (2) and new hard-to-soft-to-hard waterline

(anti freeze seen is to lubricate o-ring)



New timing belt


Then we thoroughly cleaned the pan and the inner spacer..



wiped down the bottom end and put a nice bead of RTV grey


Then it went on to the new rear main seals...
Old:

New:


Next went the flywheel
Before machining:

After:


and the Exedy Stage 1 Organic Clutch


and the pressure plate


New EGR Gasket


New intake gasket


as well as those 4 rubber intake guides that seat onto the actual manifold..


Also took some time and really cleaned the inside of the engine bay



(also cleaned the transmission but forgot to take pics)
.....cont......

[NuclearBacon]

Then mated the engine to the transmission...


oh, just kidding, heres the transmission before cleaning...

and after cleaning...


then the engine starts to go in....

closer...

clooooseeerr....(and me)

Button up those mounts son!!

almost...there...

and its in!!!








my dad sacrificing himself to the pressure washer gods...


Sophie rests between engine installs...


only to be BACK IN ACTION! Mechanidog ready for duty!




This next coming weekend, will just be hooking up the last few things, new spark plugs, rad hoses, exhaust gasket, fluids, and final check..

....then we turn the key.....

after the bugs are fixed, new brake pads, kyb-gr2 shocks, and new tires....

Stay tuned!!!

Many more pics here.... http://www.putfile.com/album/196287

[Rufus]

I just found a 2001 for sale here in AZ for $1000. I'm tempted to buy it and throw a motor in.

[NuclearBacon]

Originally Posted by Rufus

I just found a 2001 for sale here in AZ for $1000. I'm tempted to buy it and throw a motor in.

WOW $1000? why is it so cheap!?!? if you need anything, let me know, i probably have it.

and if you're curious how something comes apart... ive probably got a pic of it ...or two

[Rufus]

I've taken that motor apart more times than I care to remember, but thanks.

[NuclearBacon]

This weekend was finally the defining moment. We buttoned up the final connections, installed the AC back onto its bracket, alternator, and power steering. Hooked up the shifter linkage, Plugged in the wiring harness, re-attached the cruise control, throttle cables, spark plugs, coils, intake, header and battery...

....put some gas in it, and turned the key...

.........didnt start right away, but THEN came to life! Ran GREAT!! smooth idle, and NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT!!!!!! amazing!!!

so we decide to go up and down the street.... we realize... no speedometer.... BING goes the check engine light. CRAP. We pop the hood, look at the speed sensor, and one of the pins had pulled out. we pushed it back in, go for anothe ride, and the speedo is BACK!

We still have an SRS light, and a Maint. Reqd. Light, but im sure those just need to be reset. The car runs GREAT and is going to be getting a FULL detail job come this week.... Updated pics to come!!!

[Keet]

Wow, very well done. That's something I would never do and probably not be able to do anyways. But totally worth it for you since you know what you're doing. I guess it doesn't even matter if it's a Subaru or a Honda you're working on, the basic principles are the same. Glad to hear she's running fine and everything under the hood is so clean (...for now heh).

[NuclearBacon]

hehe thank you!! yeah at this point, its all engineness... ALL the lights are out now (SRS, Maint Reqd., Check engine) and the car runs great. now it needs a solid vacuuming and detailing. i registered it yesterday at the DMV, and after i run it for abotu 500 miles, i'll go get it smogged. should pass no problem. Someone's going to LOVE this car