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So I just bought a 2004 Honda Civic lx for 400 it turns on just the owner spun a bearing in the engine
now I got 2 questions is it fixable and two what other civic motors fit a 2004 Honda Civic lx what years can I look for for motors to just swap it out

 
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welcome

04-05 will be drop in, 01-03 will work after you change a couple parts. you have a non vtec engine so make sure you get a non vtec one

 
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What kinda parts will I have to change is it expensive and can it be done diy and if u were in my situation would u find a drop in one or would u find one t change parts to it and I seen it’s a d17 motor what am I looking for

 
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you have a d17a1 (non-vtec)
04-05 have egr and use a different primary o2 sensor (a more expensive air/fuel sensor)
if you buy an 01-03 engine you will have to swap the intake manifold and water housing from your engine to the new engine, and put your exhaust manifold on the new engine.

for piece of mind you should change the timing belt, water pump, tensionor + headgasket, plus associated seals and gaskets. use oem parts you do not want these to fail.

a used engine will be around $200-$500. anything can be done diy, it all depends you, what tools you have, and your abilities. if you know anyone that has done this type of work, bribe them with beer and food to help you.

the current engine probably failed due to burning oil, lack of oil changes/maintenance, so it's probably going to need even more work, but you could keep the parts to use as spares.

buying a used engine is a gamble, but buying from a reputable source that offers a warranty will hopefully mean the engine is decent

 
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Welcome from SE VA....

 
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So I’m doing a d17 swap and one motor doesn’t have the air filter thing on the top of the motor on the passenger side will it hurt the engine

 
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Post a pic,
Are you talking about the EGR valve?