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What to look for when buying a used B16a2 and tranny??

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Old 05-12-2004, 07:00 PM
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Default What to look for when buying a used B16a2 and tranny??

I need your help guys!!
I going to check out a B16a2 swap this weekend and needs lots of information before I make any mistake of buying someone else's headache!!

What do I check on the motor and tranny ....they are not bolts together/ no longer attached! Give me some advice!!
I searched but get only very little info. Help me out, TIA!!
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Default Re: What to look for when buying a used B16a2 and tranny?? (HATCHingMN)

Compression Check. If its in the car still then start it up and make sure you dont hear any knocking of any kind.
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the motor/tanny is not attached and sitting in a garage!!

keep it comming guys!!
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BUMP for the night crew!!
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Default Re: What to look for when buying a used B16a2 and tranny?? (HATCHingMN)

If the motor and such isnt even together try to ask to remove the head and see how the walls and pistons look.

I heard you could do a compression check outside of the car but i dont know how, sorry.
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Default Re: What to look for when buying a used B16a2 and tranny?? (Luserkid)

First pull of the valve cover see how much build up is there, then if you can pop of the water pump see if it comes off easy and if there are no shavings inside the passages.
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Default Re: What to look for when buying a used B16a2 and tranny?? (Luserkid)

In what condition do I expect to see when I open the valve cover and the head??
the owner claim he never have the chance to swap the motor ( from hmotoronline) into his car!!

What about the tranny?? how would I know if its bad or good without shifting in a car??
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ABK &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">First pull of the valve cover see how much build up is there, then if you can pop of the water pump see if it comes off easy and if there are no shavings inside the passages.</TD></TR></TABLE>



For the tranny, check the input shaft / throwout bearing / disc / pressure plate for signs of abuse or neglect.
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keep it comming guys!!
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Default Re: What to look for when buying a used B16a2 and tranny?? (HATCHingMN)

you can do a compression test on the motor even if its out of the car.

you are going to have to olt the tranny back onto themotor though. after you do that out the starter back in. make sure theres some oil in the pan, take all the spark plugs out, havesomeone hold the throtte open, and then add power and gounnd to the starter. let the motor crank over about 5-6 times with the compression tester in the first cylinder. get the readings and move on to the next cylinder and repeat with throttle plate open.

good luck
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Default Re: What to look for when buying a used B16a2 and tranny?? (HATCHingMN)

pull the head, adn look for cracks in the sleeves or rust. also check for water inside. you know it might sound crazy but my buddy had water in his ****. wasnt pretty. check pistons.

thats pretty much all i can think of for now hope it helps
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