'88 CRX B18a Swap Repair

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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 05:01 AM
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Okay, so here's the deal.

I bought this 1988 CRX with a B18a swap for $380. The engine was just rebuilt 2000 miles ago with a bored and resleeved head, and a new valvetrain with all new OEM parts.

The car runs fine for the most part, but it burns oil pretty badly, and the wiring is a nightmare.
Also, when the car gets to operating temperature or higher, then ignition cuts, out. It has been suggested that it could be the igniter.

I also am throwing an intermittent Code 43 (Fuel Supply System Malfunction). It has also been suggested that it could be because of a faulty O2 sensor.

Also, I am not sure how the oil is leaking into the cylinder, because the car is getting a full 175-180psi of compression on all four cylinders. I think I may have a bad valve seal somewhere.

I checked the resistance of the injectors and injector resistor and found that they were within working spec.

I have still yet to test the FPR or replace the fuel filter.

Once I get the ignition problem fixed, I will be pulling the head to figure out why I'm burning oil and to swap in my new 11.8:1 pistons
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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Default Re: '88 CRX B18a Swap Repair (HackAbuse)

is this a build thread or what?<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HackAbuse &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
The engine was just rebuilt 2000 miles ago with a bored and resleeved head, and a new valvetrain with all new OEM parts.



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bored and resleeved head? WTF?
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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The cylinder's have had a bore and resleeve .020" over.. what didn't you understand? lol


This is a build/general help thread. I don't have alot of expeirence with honda's so anyone with experience that thinks they know what is causing my small issues, it would be nice if you could chime in with your opinion on what you think is wrong.

Thanks guys
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