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medicmark · 04-03-2008, 11:59 PM

Howdy all, my first attempt at import wrenching, i have the above car as my commuter, blew a head gasket or head and needed a fix. Attarco hat a replacement eng for 400. way better than the 1200 for the parts and labor for a head rebuild at the local metal maniacs. SO how do i get this bad boy out and back in? Book says out the top, buddy's all say out the bottom? I usally work on my 4x4 and until now have nickel and dimed my import at the local shop to avoid embarassment. This project is mine if i want to keep money in my pocket. Thanks for the pointers and tips. i did search around but nothing was jumpin out at me. Mark

medicmark · 04-04-2008, 08:49 AM

thanks all, i can see why this forum was reccomended to me. 16 views and no posts.

. i will do what i can do. Have a great summer.

BrutalB83 · 04-04-2008, 10:25 AM

Have you searched for any write-ups on this? There's plenty of "how to" articles on engine removal to be found on the Internet. Just a general article on engine removal will give you the basics, and then you can come back and ask more specific questions.

Just to give you a heads-up though, yes, pulling the engine up from the bay is probably easier (unless you've got the means to jack the car up high enough to get the engine out from underneath). Also, if you can find a write-up for pulling the engine from a 94-97 Accord it will work for you, since they're essentially the same chassis and the exact same engine.

get_nick · 04-04-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by medicmark

thanks all, i can see why this forum was reccomended to me. 16 views and no posts.

. i will do what i can do. Have a great summer.

less common swaps will get less views. most people are unfamiliar with the CL. most of the honda swaps that are done are with civics/crx/integra.

if you want to avoid cost, invest $45 into a helms manual. it's what the dealerships use.

as for your swap, i would suggest getting a cherry picker and a good set of tools. the only time i take the engine out of the bottom is when i have a lift and it's a light engine.

get air tools if you can. it will make it a lot easier.

Yurhomieblaze · 12-30-2008, 07:02 PM

why are the cl's even inclued in this part of the forum?
they're so much like an accord(motor, suspension,interior) they should be grouped with them, wheres a mod when you need one?

BrutalB83 · 01-06-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Yurhomieblaze

why are the cl's even inclued in this part of the forum?
they're so much like an accord(motor, suspension,interior) they should be grouped with them, wheres a mod when you need one?

The mods and admins set up this forum in the way they thought was appropriate, so I really doubt bitching about it to them is going to get you anywhere since this is the way they intended it to be.

And do you realize that you brought back a thread that's been dead for the better part of a year now to make this idiotic observation? Congratulations, tard...

Yurhomieblaze · 01-11-2009, 11:30 AM

whoa, tough guy

BrutalB83 · 01-14-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Yurhomieblaze

whoa, tough guy

No, just pointing out the fact that you're an idiot...

Kovalski · 01-28-2009, 02:19 PM

BrutalB83 is a fuck bag dont mind him his got no nuts..ROFL

get_nick · 01-28-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kovalski

BrutalB83 is a fuck bag dont mind him his got no nuts..ROFL

BrutalB83 · 01-28-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kovalski

BrutalB83 is a fuck bag dont mind him his got no nuts..ROFL

Hello there! I don't remember pissing you off previously, but I must have at some point, huh? And wow, negative 400 rep eh? You're a popular dude around these parts...

EDIT: Make that negative 482 rep...

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Originally Posted by get_nick

Nice!

Kovalski · 01-29-2009, 10:52 AM

WOOOOOT!! Your a JEW!!

Stleger184634 · 01-29-2009, 11:12 AM

kovalski your a hater man.

B · 01-30-2009, 02:00 AM

enjoy your vacation.

04-03-2008, 11:59 PM	#1
medicmark Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	97 2.2 CL dropping engine Howdy all, my first attempt at import wrenching, i have the above car as my commuter, blew a head gasket or head and needed a fix. Attarco hat a replacement eng for 400. way better than the 1200 for the parts and labor for a head rebuild at the local metal maniacs. SO how do i get this bad boy out and back in? Book says out the top, buddy's all say out the bottom? I usally work on my 4x4 and until now have nickel and dimed my import at the local shop to avoid embarassment. This project is mine if i want to keep money in my pocket. Thanks for the pointers and tips. i did search around but nothing was jumpin out at me. Mark

04-04-2008, 08:49 AM	#2
medicmark Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 0	thanks all, i can see why this forum was reccomended to me. 16 views and no posts.. i will do what i can do. Have a great summer.

04-04-2008, 10:25 AM	#3
BrutalB83 Brutal Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Age: 26 Posts: 7,831 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 97 Integra LS Coupe Rep Power: 191	Have you searched for any write-ups on this? There's plenty of "how to" articles on engine removal to be found on the Internet. Just a general article on engine removal will give you the basics, and then you can come back and ask more specific questions. Just to give you a heads-up though, yes, pulling the engine up from the bay is probably easier (unless you've got the means to jack the car up high enough to get the engine out from underneath). Also, if you can find a write-up for pulling the engine from a 94-97 Accord it will work for you, since they're essentially the same chassis and the exact same engine. __________________ If you find something I say helpful, please send some rep my way! Also, DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums so we can all benefit from the answers. I will NOT respond to tech-related PMs... PSN Network ID: BrutalB83

01-28-2009, 02:19 PM	#9
Kovalski Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ontario OR Age: 25 Posts: 89 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1995 Honda Civic/coupe With K-20 Rep Power: 0	BrutalB83 is a fuck bag dont mind him his got no nuts..ROFL __________________ I love bad rep so give me all u can!! I might get upset..Ya fuken right!! 95 Civic Coupe =Megan Header 4-2-1/White With Black Wrap =2-1/4" Exhaust/Magna Flow Canister =Apex Ram Intake =T-G Short Shifter =Civic Si Rims - "Woot" =Ebay Coilovers Soon to be DONE..lol NEVER.

01-29-2009, 10:52 AM	#12
Kovalski Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ontario OR Age: 25 Posts: 89 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1995 Honda Civic/coupe With K-20 Rep Power: 0	WOOOOOT!! Your a JEW!! __________________ I love bad rep so give me all u can!! I might get upset..Ya fuken right!! 95 Civic Coupe =Megan Header 4-2-1/White With Black Wrap =2-1/4" Exhaust/Magna Flow Canister =Apex Ram Intake =T-G Short Shifter =Civic Si Rims - "Woot" =Ebay Coilovers Soon to be DONE..lol NEVER.


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12-30-2008, 07:02 PM	#5
Yurhomieblaze Greenhorn Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: aurora, CO Age: 26 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 97 acura CL F20B w F22A auto, obd-1 converted Rep Power: 0	why are the cl's even inclued in this part of the forum? they're so much like an accord(motor, suspension,interior) they should be grouped with them, wheres a mod when you need one?

01-11-2009, 11:30 AM	#7
Yurhomieblaze Greenhorn Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: aurora, CO Age: 26 Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 97 acura CL F20B w F22A auto, obd-1 converted Rep Power: 0	whoa, tough guy

01-29-2009, 11:12 AM	#13
Stleger184634 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maine Age: 21 Posts: 59 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 98 honda prelude Rep Power: 3	kovalski your a hater man. __________________ 97 EK4 d16zc boosted 18lbs : t-boned by drunk driver 98 BB6 f20b : Daily Driver =) www.theoldone.com

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