domesticated : 1993 Accord SE

[sonikaccord]

But I'm so sick of spending money!

QFT...a necessary evil.

There is a 90mm sleeved block in the classifieds section...*hint*

[Domesticated]

But I'm so sick of spending money!

[Lucien]

It's much worse actually. Block has to be sleeved and it's currently more expensive to fix the head than to replace it. So I'm trying to figure out what to do.

Ah, damn. Sounds like the most logical options are either good condition swap or really building this motor to whatever your dream specs are.

[Domesticated]

It's much worse actually. Block has to be sleeved and it's currently more expensive to fix the head than to replace it. So I'm trying to figure out what to do.

[Lucien]

Glad to see the damage isnt as bad as you thought!

[Domesticated]

Great news I'm not an idiot I'm just a putz. When I was checking top dead center this bit must have fallen in the head somehow which I can't really explain because all I did was use the socket wrench to pull the spark plug out and I put it back in. Good news is the head looks fine you can see a few dents from the bit but otherwise the valves look untouched and a little bit of the cylinder I could see had no doubting on it so I might have gotten away a lot better than I thought. Maybe I'll just need a 0.020" bore and hone. Also it only took me 3 hours from the time I open my garage door until the time I had the engine mounted on an engine stand so at least I got that going for me.

[Domesticated]

Not sure what route I'm going to go yet. I don't want to decide on anything until I tear into the engine.

[Jarrett]

There's always the option of getting an H23A VTEC for cheap. You already have an aftermarket tuning solution, so why not. $1200 for the engine, timing belt and a few new seals and you're back on the road.

[DCB7]

Sorry to hear about that.

Was it the tea?

Maybe you should get a euro-r

[SSMAccord]

Oh, that does kinda suck. Sorry mate.

[Domesticated]

Looking back on the video it seems the rod snapped. Not sure how that happened on start up... So I;m now in the market for an engine. I'm not sure mine is salvageable.

[Domesticated]

Um, what?

[Domesticated]

Shit...I wanted to see this thing haul.
I agree with Chrisnick...do a 13.5:1 H when you get back.

I won't have a tuning trip for another year so... Idk what I'm gonna do yet. Borrowing a bore scope tonight.

[sonikaccord]

Shit...I wanted to see this thing haul.
I agree with Chrisnick...do a 13.5:1 H when you get back.

[Chrisnick]

Go bigger and better now. Since you're going to be in China, you'll save a LOT of money those months your gone. Just imagine what cool stuff you'll be able to buy for the ol' CB then!