Generic User Name

hi, i just picked up a 94 civic ex a few days back and it needs a few things to be a reliable car. i got the car dirt cheap so im not worried about spending a little time and money on it as long as i spend wisely. anyways, here's the problems:
1. burns some oil but not horribly. leaves a little cloud if i beat the **** out of it
2. clutch seems to grab pretty far out, slips a little, and i hear a slight rattle wich sounds like a bad bearing, through out bearing im assuming. kinda seems like it doesnt disengage fully at times.
3. tranny is a little hard to shift and occasionally grinds when downshifting, wich makes me think it isnt disengaging entirely. keep in mind this is my first car with a manual tranny so im not entirely positive on any tranny issues, im just going by what i know from motorcycle trannies.

besides those 3 things, thats pretty much it. i keep seeing these ads in auto trader type magazines for low mileage japanese engines and trannies for cheap. has anyone ever tried one of these? i called one place in san diego (where i live) and they quoted me like 450 for the motor (1.6 sohc vtec) and 325 for the tranny. sounds like a good deal, but it just seems fishy. and since im changing it out, should i just go with a different engine? i have no problems doing all the work myself and im planning on adding a blower eventually if that makes a difference.

anyways, here's the car. its dropped with skunk 2 coil overs, sits on 205/40/17's, has skunk 2 strut tower braces, skunk 2 short throw shifter, greddy cat back exhaust, msd 6200 ignition box, some large intake, and those clear lights that make it so fast.

Built to Spill

Whats the mileage?

green-

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1. burns some oil but not horribly. leaves a little cloud if i beat the **** out of it
2. clutch seems to grab pretty far out, slips a little, and i hear a slight rattle wich sounds like a bad bearing, through out bearing im assuming. kinda seems like it doesnt disengage fully at times.
3. tranny is a little hard to shift and occasionally grinds when downshifting, wich makes me think it isnt disengaging entirely. keep in mind this is my first car with a manual tranny so im not entirely positive on any tranny issues, im just going by what i know from motorcycle trannies.
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Looks like the perfect excuse for a full swap

DJ_SaNdOz

lol. http://www.hmotorsonline.com is in Cali, and they have a good reputation. I've ordred 2 clean motors from them for relatively cheap...

Generic User Name

166,000 on the clock. origional motor, not origional tranny, not sure on the tranny's mileage

Calvinator

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IsBlueSmokeBad &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hi, i just picked up a 94 civic ex a few days back and it needs a few things to be a reliable car. i got the car dirt cheap so im not worried about spending a little time and money on it as long as i spend wisely. anyways, here's the problems:
1. burns some oil but not horribly. leaves a little cloud if i beat the **** out of it
2. clutch seems to grab pretty far out, slips a little, and i hear a slight rattle wich sounds like a bad bearing, through out bearing im assuming. kinda seems like it doesnt disengage fully at times.
3. tranny is a little hard to shift and occasionally grinds when downshifting, wich makes me think it isnt disengaging entirely. keep in mind this is my first car with a manual tranny so im not entirely positive on any tranny issues, im just going by what i know from motorcycle trannies.

besides those 3 things, thats pretty much it. i keep seeing these ads in auto trader type magazines for low mileage japanese engines and trannies for cheap. has anyone ever tried one of these? i called one place in san diego (where i live) and they quoted me like 450 for the motor (1.6 sohc vtec) and 325 for the tranny. sounds like a good deal, but it just seems fishy. and since im changing it out, should i just go with a different engine? i have no problems doing all the work myself and im planning on adding a blower eventually if that makes a difference.

anyways, here's the car. its dropped with skunk 2 coil overs, sits on 205/40/17's, has skunk 2 strut tower braces, skunk 2 short throw shifter, greddy cat back exhaust, msd 6200 ignition box, some large intake, and those clear lights that make it so fast. </TD></TR></TABLE>

1. How many miles are on the car? It leaves a cloud when u mash? like smoke or the smell or nasty exhaust..if its that, then usually it means that the rings are going bad.

2. You need a new clutch kit ( bearings, pressure plate, clutch disc)

3. The car seems like it doesnt disengage at all times..sounds like you either needs rebleed your clutch or either your cluster master/slave cylinders are going bad. ( check under your clutch pedal and see the master cylinder..see if oil is leaking. Also, check tranny fluid levels.

EDIT: sorry others posted the mileage before me

bluebird

Dude get a D15b sohc vtec same hp as D16z6 for cheaper!!!! Pm me im in torrance I have purchased several of these for like $275 complete.. Trans are cheaper also... Short drive to
Torrance!!

Generic User Name

does it have the same potential in the longrun? i'd like to get some power out of whatever i put in there. not so much for drag racing but just for toying around at the track or in the mountains... and of course getting to work.. on time! i was thinking of rigging up a turbo.. wich one would be able to handle it better?