fishdip

Hey looking to re-build the engine on my 95 honda civic ex 1.6l vtec. Not looking to make more hp just looking for a rebuild kit that has all the stuff I need for this task. Any ideas on a good place to get this and what all to look for in a kit is greatly appreciated thanks.

Been looking at kits like this:
http://www.nopi.com/dsp_parts.php?vsubpcdesc=Engine Compartment | Engine - Rebuild Kit

BRONZE KIT - D15Z1 - 16V - SOHC Vtec - Contains complete gasket set, set of pistons and rings, main bearings, rod bearings, thrust washers, timing belt, balance shaft bearings (if applicable) and a set of expansion plugs - Also contains oil pump and water pump
Mfg# EKH21VB, NOPI# 102+0988

ezone

Link fail.

I bet you can get a used engine cheaper than rebuilding one.

fishdip

Thanks for the reply ezone. It wont let me post to the part on the site but do you know if this site is a good one? Also I want to learn how to do it I dont really care about the money part of it to me its the knowledge I will have frome doing this.

ezone

I know absolutely nothing about the seller you linked. I work for a dealer.


Does it have a real problem that would warrant a rebuild? Will the rest of the car last long enough to warrant a rebuild?

Does it even make economic sense?

If it hasn't lost any bearings, I might just re-ring and re-seal it. Cheaper and same amount of work.
Strip it apart and see what it really needs before buying anything.

fishdip

Economic sense probably not lol. The rest of the car for the most part is in really nice shape it dose leak oil but only a little bit but that is all. Other then that I just want to do it for the hell of it lol.

ezone

Why not fix the leak and just keep driving?
At that age, the rubber gaskets should be hardening up.

fishdip

I like playing with stuff lol Plus it be fun.

BlueEM2

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Sounds like a fun project, also a big job. If you do tackle this make sure you know what your doing and don't miss any steps.

fishdip

Thanks blueEM2 I have no clue what I am doing this is why I want to do it lol I have a few vids I have found of others doing it and a few books on it tho. it may start out fun but after doing it I may want to

ezone

Make sure you have other wheels to drive, it's going to be apart for a long time.

sdaidoji

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tell me about... having another car helps a ton! no hassles when things are... frozen in place for years...

yeh can start looking in here, this is where i got my timing belt/head gasket parts from - OEM, not so much diff price from others
http://www.hondapartscheap.com/index.php?p=home

fishdip

I have a few other cars so its ok as far as that. Thanks for the link also gave you some rep for it.

BlueEM2

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I'll give you some advice... I don't know your mechanical background so I'll tell you this. Start with smaller stuff, see how fast you learn/adapt to working on the car and see if you feel comfortable driving something youve worked on. I started by changing oil, brakes, spark plugs and that kinda stuff. Later on I moved to ball joints/clutches and eventually a head gasket job. It's important that you feel comfortable driving something youve had in pieces because that is what deters most people from working on their own cars.

Jumping into an engine rebuild is not a good method of learning and will usually end up costing you large cash and wasted time because you won't be able to reassemble it.

fishdip

Thanks for the reply blueem2. On a 1-10 scale im at a 6 oil change brakes that sorta stuff is a 1 I replaced the valve stem gasket and that was a 3 as I broke 2 old bolts and had to drill them out and re tap. I am ok with driving it after working on it. If it blows up Id still be ok as I can pay to get a used one. Looking at how to do it for the most part I can take a toneof pics and if need be I know a few guys in the loveland area that be able to help me if I am stuck

Arcaneshotatx21

hello everyone i have a 95 civic 1.6L vtec D16Z6 SOHC and im new to tuning so what is the first step into fixing up my motor its 125HP stock Pls help an im on a low budget