I just bought a del sol, sight unseen, from a friend of my wife. The car is pretty solid, but there are 2 motors, the motor in the car's oil pan was left off for god knows how long, and the bottom end has started to rust. I havent gotten into the head yet, but I hope the cylinders arent rusted too. The second motor looks to be in pretty good shape, but she told me it was blown too, so i was planning on taking the two motors, and piecing together one (after buying a basics--ie rings, bearings--crank, or whatever else Was def. bad). do you think its possible to get the rust off of the internals and use these parts again? I was thinking a few good rubbings with kerosene and some emory cloth that the rust wouldnt be an issue, but will it thrown the weight of the rod/crank journal off enough to cause issues?

Another question, Im new to building hondas, so this may be a dumb-*** feature, but Ive charged my battery, and all i can get to work in the car is hazards, and my horn. Im not trying to start it, I just wanted to put the windows down and let the car air out (little bit of mildew, car was sitting with targa not snapped in good) so is it a honda-engineered precaution, or is something effed up in my car?

 

okay, just took the whole bottom end apart, and everything is there, the crank looks great, no pits or grooves, I only took 1 rod cap off, and theres still white lithium grease in the bearing. im beginning to wonder if Her dad didnt start a rebuild and have to stop (no time, etc.), and i have the half asses product. I also looked, and the rods/crank need a good degreaser spraydown, but other than some particles from not having an oil pan, it looks pretty clean. The rust I saw earlier was only on the bolts under the crank, holding whatever that thing is called up. I did notice that i have no oil pump, so i need to work on that.

I would really like some input if anyone is willing.

 

i dont believe the rust should cause any major issues just make sure everything cleans up well if the one motor is already together just clean what u can and put an oil pump in it and fire it up i wouldnt do a rebiuld on something unless i new without a doubt it needed it and about the hazards that is a good question in a honda wiring can be tricky check all your in car and under the hood fuses make sure everything is good and that its all there also if thats all good check relay and ground wires making sure everything is connected and in good order if that dosent work you are in serious troble and i dont know what else to do