So I'm putting together the motor for my STS2 CRX and I've run into a problem. When I went to put the head on the block the dowel pins were missing. I've got a spare block so I can pull the pins from there but the bigger problem is on the other side of the block. According to the FSM there is an oil control jet that protrudes into the head. Unfortunately when the machine shop trued the block they shaved the oil control jet flat with the block. In the picture in the FSM it looks like the oil control jet can be removed and replaced. If that is the case how would I get out a jet that is flush cut with the block? If the jet is removable I guess I can get the one out of the old block with a pair of pliers but I want to make sure it is supposed to come out before I start yanking on it. TIA, hoping to get the CRX out to an autocross this weekend!

 

That is indeed a separate part called "OIL CONTROL JET" and an "O-RING" goes with it.

More info coming...

 

From HondaPartsDeals.com

15140-PM3-000 (11) ORIFICE ASSY., OIL PASSAGE - $4.83

91312-107-000 (26) O-RING (7X1.7) - $1.14

See numbers 11 and 26 in the top right corners of this huge pic:
http://www.hondapartsdeals.com...6.gif

 

Cool, ever taken one out? I'm gonna go try the pliers on the spare block and see if I can get the oil jet out, I'm still looking for ideas on how to get the flush cut one out of the prepped block. Thanks again!

 

Well it usuallly sits pretty loosely inside the BLOCK, with the rubber grommet holding it in place. it should only protrude a small amount from the block like 1-2 mm, and there shouldnt be much material in the head end.

I bet it will practically fall out, unless the head was set down with it in, and jammed it too far up...then it could be a problem.

 

Got them both out. I used a coat hanger as a hook pick to get the good one out of the old block. The shaved one came out with a pair of pliers pulling on the screw I ran into the hole. Thanks for the help, the head is now bolted up!