first of all, yes I am a n00b to engine building. that doesn't mean i haven't at least attempted to do a little research/learn some things before starting this process...
anyway, i'm about 95% sure i have a bad valve seal (burning oil at a rate of about a quart every 500-800 miles give or take) and smoke is, well, noticeable when at WOT. so obviously it has a problem. it could be the rings, or so I was told, but the rebuild will take care of it, regardless.
so i am planning on rebuilding and at this point in my engine building career i am most comfortable essentially refurbishing the engine using stock OEM parts. that said, here is what i'm planning to do...
using PR4 OS 0.25 pistons (which will give me a slightly higher cr thus a minor boost in power, correct?) with appropriate rings from Honda.
Here is the parts list I've come up with. am i missing anything?
Pistons PR4 (OS 0.25)
Piston Rings
Piston Pins
ARP Rod Bolts
Valve cover gasket
Oil pan gasket
Oil Seal
Oil Drain Plug Bolt
Oil Drain Plug Washer
Cylinder Head Gasket
Cylinder Head Seal
Camshaft Seal
Valve Springs (Intake)
Valve Springs (Exhaust)
Valve Spring Retainers
Valve Spring Cotter
Valve Spring Seats
Valve Stem Seals (Intake)
Valve Stem Seals (Exhaust)
Timing Belt
Timing Belt Tensioner
Tensioner Bolt
Timing Belt Cover Grommet
Oil Pump
Oil Strainer Gasket
Water Pump
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Tube Seals
Oil Filter
5 Quarts 0-30 Oil
5 Quarts Mobil 1 Synthetic 5W-30
Air Filter
Freeze Plugs
Compressor Belt
Alternator Belt
Power Steering Pump Belt
Upper Main Bearing
Lower Main Bearing
Connect Rod Bearings
Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Intake Manifold Gasket
Distributor Cap
Distributor Cap Gasket
Distributor Coupling Set
Distributor O-Ring
Fuel Injector Seal Ring
Fuel Injector Cushion Ring
Fuel Injector O-Ring
obviously i'll be taking the block, cranks, etc to a machine shop and i will have several people helping me during the process who have rebuilt engines before (however none of them are honda guys they have all done vintage american cars)
oh, and about the car:
it's a 1990 acura integra LS completely stock. I bought it for $3k with 113k on it from the original owner with complete service records. it currently has 177k miles on it and this is the first major repair (read: honda's kick ass). anything else you need/want to know feel free to ask, flame, whatever.
thanks!
anyway, i'm about 95% sure i have a bad valve seal (burning oil at a rate of about a quart every 500-800 miles give or take) and smoke is, well, noticeable when at WOT. so obviously it has a problem. it could be the rings, or so I was told, but the rebuild will take care of it, regardless.
so i am planning on rebuilding and at this point in my engine building career i am most comfortable essentially refurbishing the engine using stock OEM parts. that said, here is what i'm planning to do...
using PR4 OS 0.25 pistons (which will give me a slightly higher cr thus a minor boost in power, correct?) with appropriate rings from Honda.
Here is the parts list I've come up with. am i missing anything?
Pistons PR4 (OS 0.25)
Piston Rings
Piston Pins
ARP Rod Bolts
Valve cover gasket
Oil pan gasket
Oil Seal
Oil Drain Plug Bolt
Oil Drain Plug Washer
Cylinder Head Gasket
Cylinder Head Seal
Camshaft Seal
Valve Springs (Intake)
Valve Springs (Exhaust)
Valve Spring Retainers
Valve Spring Cotter
Valve Spring Seats
Valve Stem Seals (Intake)
Valve Stem Seals (Exhaust)
Timing Belt
Timing Belt Tensioner
Tensioner Bolt
Timing Belt Cover Grommet
Oil Pump
Oil Strainer Gasket
Water Pump
Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Tube Seals
Oil Filter
5 Quarts 0-30 Oil
5 Quarts Mobil 1 Synthetic 5W-30
Air Filter
Freeze Plugs
Compressor Belt
Alternator Belt
Power Steering Pump Belt
Upper Main Bearing
Lower Main Bearing
Connect Rod Bearings
Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Intake Manifold Gasket
Distributor Cap
Distributor Cap Gasket
Distributor Coupling Set
Distributor O-Ring
Fuel Injector Seal Ring
Fuel Injector Cushion Ring
Fuel Injector O-Ring
obviously i'll be taking the block, cranks, etc to a machine shop and i will have several people helping me during the process who have rebuilt engines before (however none of them are honda guys they have all done vintage american cars)
oh, and about the car:
it's a 1990 acura integra LS completely stock. I bought it for $3k with 113k on it from the original owner with complete service records. it currently has 177k miles on it and this is the first major repair (read: honda's kick ass). anything else you need/want to know feel free to ask, flame, whatever.
thanks!