D16Z6 Engine Rebuild (pictures)
04-30-2012, 08:37 PM
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Re: D16Z6 Engine Rebuild (pictures)
i got a question
how do you get the engine harness unclipped? In the passed to swaps i could never get the damn harness clip off on the passenger side. Is there any tricks?
how do you get the engine harness unclipped? In the passed to swaps i could never get the damn harness clip off on the passenger side. Is there any tricks?
10-02-2012, 09:56 PM
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Re: D16Z6 Engine Rebuild (pictures)
I'm curious about the cost. Say a Civic has like 380,000 miles and the engine finally died due to overheating and a leaking #1 cylinder. Is it better to rebuild that engine or to just get a used one?
10-03-2012, 09:10 AM
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Re: D16Z6 Engine Rebuild (pictures)
Alright I don't think it was mentioned anywhere in the thread. What gasket set did you use and where did you buy it from? I need to buy a new valve cover gasket for my del sol, and I would rather just buy the whole set. Any info would be appreciated.
10-03-2012, 03:42 PM
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10-03-2012, 03:46 PM
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Re: D16Z6 Engine Rebuild (pictures)
Well I did all my own work so the re-build cost for me was low. you will need to have the head resurfaced, block resurfaced and possible de-glaze of the cyl walls for the new rings. Id also recommend valve job too.
11-03-2012, 03:19 AM
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Re: D16Z6 Engine Rebuild (pictures)
THANK YOU!!! i've been looking all over for pictures on how to remove and install the camshaft, i'm getting ready to do a stage 2 cam along with new retainers and springs, and haven't done it before. All of your pictures and details are a lifesaver! Thanks again!
11-03-2012, 05:04 AM
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Re: D16Z6 Engine Rebuild (pictures)
I only read that he used a valve cover gasket from Ebay aaaaaaaaaaaand he took extra steps to make sure it wouldn't fail. But really. We're talking about a VC gasket. Not a head gasket.
11-03-2012, 10:12 AM
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As someone who has done some write-ups of my own, this one, I must say, is incredibly good. Way above my skill level right now. I can navigate vehicle electrical like a champ, but anything motor related that's more involved than a VC gasket replacement and I get nervous. These kinds of DIYs are just what an amateur like me needs to boost confidence. 
11-04-2012, 07:35 AM
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Thanks guys! and as far as the E-bay gaskets, its all in the prep work. Plus I always like to use gaska-sinch as well
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