I'm burning a lot of oil so I've decided to start to remedy this problem by putting a rebuilt head on my car. This is going to be the farthest I have ever gone into an engine so I was wondering if someone could help me with a list of the additional stuff I will need and what brands to go for or stay away from. I currently have a d16a6 with head code pm4-3. The head I'm getting was rebuilt 9000 miles ago and it head code is pm3-11. I
The head doesnt burn oil. If it just smokes on start up after sitting for a while ten its probably the valve seals in the head but if it smokes when you driving it, ill bet it is your piston rings, which are in the block. you may want to look into a cheap rebuild kit or atleast get some rings and beatings and do a bottom end rebuild and then just replace you valve seals in your head. Tjat will fix the smoking. Also when your in there you can mill the head and do some mild work to male a bit more power.
The motor has 241k miles on it and I'm pretty sure its never been pulled apart before. I'm sure the rings need to be done too but I can only afford to do a little work every couple weeks. I came across the used rebuilt head for $200 so I'm gonna grab that with this pay check and maybe get the stuff to do the rings in a couple weeks. This is also my DD so I can't have it apart for more than a weekend at a time.
I have not done a leak down test because I plan on replacing most everything. It smokes a LOT on cold start and then still a good amount when driving. I got the car with a snapped timing belt so there are most likely some bent valves too anyways.
Well I'm burning about a quart of oil every 80 miles or so. I deff need to do something for now. I'd love to just drop a b20 in it but that's a whole lot more than I can afford right now
Have you thought about just replacing your whole engine?
2 of my friends bought low miles engines for like 450 shipped.
Off a website called Japan Engines or something like that. I could ask em if you'd like.
Imo I just think it might be a better idea, unless your trying to build the block.
honestly, i would say ebay. i know others may dissagree. and at majestic honda online you can get an oem y8 head gasket for 28$, so im sure you can find oem ones on ebay for the same if not cheaper, i would use an oem(honda) head gasket, and acl bearings. the rings, im not sure maybe even check hondas prices, and supertec valve seals or anyother company that has a good rep.
you will be able to find every thing i listed on ebay, and if you can get most of it from one seller that will help you save on shipping so try to search some of the bigger sellers ebay stores then you get combined shipping
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