ok have a '00 Si with a '98 type r complete swap.....a few weeks ago was goin down the interstate n hit a recap ..it tore a small hole in the oilpan n by the time i got home the engine was ticking....now the car will start up perfect n idle perfect but the ticking is loud until it gets a little oil pressure built up when i welded up the pan & brought it to storage the vtec wouldnt activate either n no check engine light ever come on or anything n the only time the oil light comes on is when you push in the clutch so i pulled the pan off n there was part of a bearing "copper looking junk" about half the size of a penny.....my question is what should i do from here...i mean is the engine fixable does insurance cover those type of things....just need a guess at what all is wrong n what ill need ...so ill know if its worth taking it to a shop or just get another engine...thanks allot for any help!!

 

bump.. somebody help this dood out

 

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I'd think your insurance agent or Co. would be the place to ask.

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What do you expect somebody to actually do, wave a magic wand and fix his car?

 

so basically, you drove your car without oil after you punched a hole in the oil pan on the highway?

your motor is toast, cause you could've spun the bearing. begin tearing it down imo

 

Copper color = bearing.

Most likely spun a bearing and that ticking noise you hear is rod knock.

You'll either need to machine the crank and get new bearings (and possibly rods), or just buy a new shortblock.

 

Whats with all the n00bs posting about swaps in civics and knowing almost nothing about engines?

 

i bet he bought the car wiht it already swapped

 

C'mon guys. We have all done some stuff we regret in life.

I would bet money that you wiped your rod bearings and maybe your main bearings as well.

If it is just your rod bearings you got VERY lucky. Either way you will need to do something here.

You have three options:

1. Tear your whole engine down, check for damage, and rebuild it. Of course, this would involve taking your engine out and tearing it down.

2. Take off the oil pan, take off the rod caps, and inspect the crank. If there is no visible damage and your fingernail does not catch on anything (scratches, etc.) you can install new bearings with the motor still in the car.

You can do the same thing with the main bearings as well. However, with the mains you will have to remove the main caps, roll the old bearings out, and roll new ones in. This is assuming that there is no damage.

3. Get a new block and install it. Sell me the old block for $5 and a burrito.


The second option is not suggested. However, it may be a possibility. I would suggest taking it to a trusted Honda mechanic and get his opinion.

Do NOT use your insurance company to fix your engine. Trust me, you will end up paying for it in the end when you use them.

Good luck and don't hit any more recaps.

-kenji

 

thanks a ton Kenji.....thats all i needed to know think im just gonna take it out n tear the whole thing down so i'll know it's right. Thanks again man.

 

did you already check with your insurance agent??? It could cost you a deductable rather than a couple grand to rebuild.

 

good luck rebuilding it... it sounds like u spun a bearing....

 

Misfit,

No disrespect...but, if you use your insurance you will pay a deductable and in addition to that they will raise your premium for a good length of time.

They are in the business to make a profit and increase shareholder value (if public/investor owned).

They WILL get their money back. You just don't notice it all at once.

Insurance companies love to take your money...they hate to pay it out.

-kenji

 

insurance doesnt pay for engine problems such as yours.

thats what warranties are for but even that wont cover under self-fault.