So had a cracked block. Dad wants to just put a whole new engine into it. Now I'm pretty mechanically sound, but any help with a manual or how-to or any advice would be greatly appreciated. We just plan to swap it with a regular honda engine. Thanks for your help guys.

 

How many miles are on it? You could just swap the block to save money.
I know R18s aren't that cheap.
None of my business but how did you crack the block?

 

Manufacturing defect.

 

I think there was some sort of recall issue with cracked blocks.

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