Christopherian1982

Let me say first that I own a 00' Civic si and that I have a Greddy turbo set up on my B16. So my problem is that I have blown piston rings on my cylinder 2. I'm not completely sure if its my rings that are fried but i did do a compression test and cylinder 2 is low. Now I'm completely lost on what i should do to fix this. What is the procedure and what do I need to buy? Someone please help me and tell me what i need. Should I buy a hole new set of pistons and rings....

Christopherian1982

So this is my plans:

1.forged Je 9.01 pistons
2.forged eagle rods
3.arp head studs
4.acl rod bearings

Now before i do this i got questions:
When replacing bearings should i only replace rod bearing or is it necessary to also change out the main bearings?
What are the main bearings?

v8killaz

if you did a comp test and the cylinder was low, it could be the rings or valve seals
most likely the rings

on that car you would have to remove head and oil an
and tap the pistons up through the head
once off install new rings and push them back in with the ring compressor tool though

the pistons will be fine if your wanting to make more power and run more boost id go with new lower comp. pistons and rods but the b16 is not really a weak motor

Christopherian1982

where are main bearings located at? Are they the one thats on the crank.... And also where is the thrust bearing located?

Rotten Egg

i wouldnt go at this alone with this kinda questions...or pick up a B series rebuild book

Rotten Egg

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...52&dcaid=17902

Christopherian1982

I'ma buy that book for refrence but your no help whats so ever.

v8killaz

main bearings are on the ends of crankshaft
its really not hard if you have tools
but of course you have to be mechanically inclined

2k_Si

you asked for advice but talk **** when you get

Rotten Egg

^thank u...i linked u to that book..apparently i was a help

D16SiHatch

thrust bearings sit on either side of the center crank cap. the grooved side facing outwards. as was said main bearings are just another term for crank bearings. you have 5 sets of them. make sure the bearings with the oil reliefs are on the right side (that would be block side, side with no oil relief goes in the crank cap). and match the bearing notches properly so they are touching when you place the caps in place. if you put them in wrong they will not bolt down properly. rod bearings don't have a top or bottom so you don't have to worry bout them. also just to be safe make sure you plastigage your main and rod journal clearances. i realize it will probably check out fine but its definitely something worth doing for that extra insurance that everything is in spec. be sure to hone out the cylinder walls as well, and you'll want the cross-hatching marks to be as close to 45 degree angles as possible. lastly this diagram will show you how to place the piston rings. i'd stay away from acl bearings. just use honda oem bearings, they're nitrite coated.