i searched but couldnt really finad anything? well anyways i found a d16a6 block for pretty cheap but it had rod knock.... is it fixable?... im looking for a block to build for my turbo set-up.

thanks

 

You need to put a new bearing in there. Basically, take everything apart, and change the rod bearings....good luck.

On the upside, at that time you can basically rebuild your A6 and then turbo it.

 

lol id love to build my a6 if i had one....i have a d15b7 in my car right now....tiny rods...lol

 

It's rebuildable if the rod has not cause to much damage to the sleeve in the block, you need an experienced tech to inspect the block once it's apart to see how involved you need to get with the rebuild. It's expensive but if it needs to be resleeved from too much damage then that will be an awesome prep for a killer turbo setup

 

you can usually find good a6 blocks for cheap.

 

would be a good idea to check the crank also, i've heard replacing just the bearings will not help for long if the crank needs reground. pretty much find a different engine, unless you plan to rebuild everything anyway.

 

...i was just planning on upgrading the rods and pistons, but anyways the guy says that it is repairable. is 40$ a good deal?

 

40 bucks is a good deal for a block....just check the crank once you got the rods off....and yif you are gonna reuse the rods check to see if you need to get them resized....also check the walls to see if it needs and overbore

 

i can fix it, just give me your SI tranny

 

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this is correct. have a machine shop repolish the crankshaft. just repairing the bearing will fix the car for about 5 rotations, after that, the bearing will start to wear and eventually sieze, then spin again. you have to regrind, or repolish the crankshaft. make sure you plasticguage it too

let us know when your ready to do it, we'll walk you thru it, what you need to buy, do ect

 

Why not just rebuild it completly- why even replace one rod bearing, Its going to be out of the car and diss-assembled anyways. Make sure to get a clean up, Throw some arp rod bolts in, a slight hone, new rings, oil pump, water pump... You should also have the head looked at and get new valve guides while your at it, and some valve train!!!!!

 

...if u would read the whole thread next time, u would realize that there is no head. im just buying the block. but anyways where would i find a machine shop? could i just bring it to my local tuner shop?

thanks

 

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Very few tuner shops have machining capabilities, much less experience in doing so. I would check with some Honda specific repair shops and see who they use in these situations. You may have to ask around a bit before finding one but I am sure you will, infact I am pretty sure you can even look in the phone book to source some out.


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as far as machining goes, most any machine shop can do the service. a crank shaft, is a crank shaft, but your right, it would be best to go to someone who has application specific experience. but if you cant find it, any reputable machine shop will work