Bought a motor: What should I replace before the swap?
11-27-2007, 09:58 PM
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Bought a motor: What should I replace before the swap?
Hey i just bought an ITR motor and i was wondering what should i do before swapping it into my 99 civic coupe? (eg...hoses,gaskets,etc...)
11-27-2007, 10:02 PM
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Re: Bought a motor: What should I replace before the swap? (creepy116)
how many miles on the motor?? i would do all the hoses, belts... especially the timeng belt if it is in the 50k range and it doesnt look new.
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Re: Bought a motor: What should I replace before the swap? (highrev1987)
timing belt
water pump
valve cover gasket
intake manifold gasket
exhaust manifold gasket
cam seal
radiator hoses
coolant lines
everything that'll be a bitch when it's in the car pretty much
water pump
valve cover gasket
intake manifold gasket
exhaust manifold gasket
cam seal
radiator hoses
coolant lines
everything that'll be a bitch when it's in the car pretty much
11-27-2007, 11:43 PM
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Re: Bought a motor: What should I replace before the swap? (n1_egsex)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by n1_egsex »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">everything that'll be a bitch when it's in the car pretty much</TD></TR></TABLE>
EXACTLY, do what you can while the motor is out. Personally, I'd change everything possible so I know that I'm starting with 0 miles on those specific parts.
EXACTLY, do what you can while the motor is out. Personally, I'd change everything possible so I know that I'm starting with 0 miles on those specific parts.
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11-28-2007, 04:19 AM
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i got my b18c1 gsr from a junkyard for 500$ with tranny linkage computer starter alt. water pump CAI headers midpipe intake man cat 02sensor and allthe belts for 530$ after taxes and all i changed was the alternator and th belts.. it had like 180,000 miles on it and it is letting my pull 8lbs of boost
it all depends on the condition of the engine
it all depends on the condition of the engine
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