I recently built a new motor due to my old one spinning a rod out the side of the original block.

I bought a used JDM B16A block and put my old crank with all new bearings, pistons, rings, etc. all my bottom end is BRAND new! I had the head inspected, valves replaced and cleaned up. I then bought a re-build kit off EBAY, which included a fel-pro gasket.

so with all this said & done, i got it to crank up and couldn't ever get it to idle AT ALL when it's completely cold. I've put a new idle control valve, TPS and several other things.

When I check the codes it shows as "Engine Coolant Temperature Switch" which I have replaced and nothing has changed. I'm stomped and need some help.

Honda-tech please help me!

Thanks!


p.s. I've also had an issue with a constant oil leak. Not sure if that has any factoring with what i have going on. I've changed out the head gasket about 4 times and I end up with the same issue. Each time with me inspecting the deck and having the head re-milled. I've read that Fel-pro gaskets suck and I should be using an authentic honda head gasket. This is the only angle I took a short cut and it's costed me the most!

Am I missing somethign on the head? I have the two head guides on the block. anything else that should lay inbetween the head and block?

Inputs are welcome, thanks again!

 

any help? any advice?

 

someone help please!

 

somebody? anybody?