Contacted my Honda dealer about my '97 CR-V's head gasket problem. All 9 bolts have thread stripping. Dealer says they've never heard of that many going. They suggested the Time-Sert Thread Repair Kit for the CRV as a possible option, provided the bolt holes haven't damaged the cylinder head or block.

Before I consider taking my CR-V to them for a $110 diagnostic assessment, I am trying to see if any experienced Honda mechanics with Time-Serts Thread Repair Kits as well as assessing the potential damage to the bolt holes are around my area. I'm trying to avoid a complete engine replacement! Any suggestions?? I'm near Brooklyn, Queens, or Manhattan New York City.

Thanks.

 

Just get a good used short block. The motor will have to be pulled out and pulled apart to put keenserts in anyhow and it will never be as strong as stock threads. Also by the time you pay someone to pull everything apart and keensert all 10 holes you will have more into it than if you just bought a short block.


Now a question, how in the hell did you pull all the threads out of the block?

 

I have a LS . sleaved by JG that over the years got messed up. I have 5 time serts in the deck of the block.. I have had no issues with them...

the setup makes 480 whp.. and 373 trq. 24 psi.. and has lasted many many moons.

If you are doing this on a CRV ... and not boosted.. you shouldnt have any issue..

Just make sure you use TIME sert.. and not other companys serts.. ( my advice)

there are 2 different ones for the head studs threads.. make sure you use the Longer serts... (allowing to grip more of the OEM block)

If you have any more questions.. PM me.

 

I would rather use keenserts over timeserts but that could be just me.

http://alcoafastener.thomasnet...01584


If it was me I would just buy a good short block for 300 bux and have no worrys.

 

it will probably cost you 800-1000 bucks (or more) to have the dealer drill/tap/insert new threads into that block. for a couple hundred bucks you can find a used engine and swap it in.

save yourself the time money and headache and swap out the engine

 

I agree with everyone here, swapping in a short/long block would be cheaper really, especially if your doing the work your self, but if your interested I do have the b-series timesert kit, but I'm a few hours away from NYC...I can be contacted at Joe@ondemandperformance.com

 

i had 5 out of the 10 headstud holes in my old d16 block strip out. i bought the kit specifically designed for d16 head holes from time-sert. i boosted on that engine with timeserts and never had a problem. i use to have a big writeup on doing the timeserts to it but i dont think the pics are around anymore.

 

Thanks everyone so far. My mechanic can get a used (not rebuilt) CRV engine with 77, 000 miles on it for $1100 for one of his trusted sources for rebuilt trans, enginesm, etc. It's located fairly close by to me (within 70 miles or less) and I am waiting for him to tell me what the warranty on it might be.

Before deciding on an engine swap, I guess the only other option is to tow the car to a dealership to have them (Honda certified mechanics) take a look and give me a diagnostic, which might tell me that:
* time-sert replacement is an acceptable option - price??
* time-sert's is not an option (damage to hole(s), etc. or
* engine swap is better spend of money

Of course, I would think that a Honda dealership replacing my engine would be a few thousand dollars. One dealership about 40 miles away said it would be rebuilt, with a 1 year, 12,000 warranty and cost $6,000. That's way too much.

I'm the kind of person to not just toss out something. i'd like to be able to use what I have...I know that Honda engines can last a LOT longer than my 124,000 miles. I just want to know that I explored all my options before I decide to swap out the engine.

Then again, 70,000 engine is a lot younger than mine...

VeeCee

 

1100 seams pricey to me for a b20. I got mine with 30K on it for 300 bucks. maybe they went up in price from a few years ago though.

 

Maybe it's a NYC price? Not sure where you are...

One plus is that it can probably be picked up in less than a day, versus perhaps a week or more if it is shipped...my mechanic found a rebuilt motor in South Carolina for 1,000 that would take 1.5 weeks to ship.

Any pro's vs. cons on an original engine versus a rebuilt one?

Thanks again.

 

I would take an OEM motor over a rebuild any day. You don't know who rebuilt it, don't know if it was done right or how long it will last.

at 1100 I would take the 70K long block and just drop it in and be done with it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by snowseeker &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would take an OEM motor over a rebuild any day. You don't know who rebuilt it, don't know if it was done right or how long it will last.

at 1100 I would take the 70K long block and just drop it in and be done with it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

exactly, but not have honda do it. theyll charge thousands to swap motors. find yourself a local honda guru.

myself though i would spend the $300 for the timesert kit and be done with it.