Specifically for the F22, its only got 120k but it has developed a tapping which is annoying because I baby this thing. (the sound reminds me of a wobbly rocker arm) and sort of progresivly got louder over the past few months.
I am a trained aircraft mechanic so Im sure I could handle the task, but would it be a better idea to have it done? Or just buy a rebuild head, because I think the head is all that really needs rebuilt...

thanks for any advice!

sohc

 

from my understanding, the bottom ends on (well-taken care of) honda F-blocks are great even past 100k (oil squirters). The head should be all that you need to address to make the car feel like new. .02

Edit: oops! chill on the 's!!


[Modified by RotaryBzzz, 3:31 PM 10/14/2002]

 

No squirters in the F22....

You can get everything you need from:

http://www.secureleadercom.com/exstore/initsite.asp

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/

SOHCMAN is right though...these motors can take beatings and should not need rebuilding until you cant see the cars behind you due to the trail of smoke.

 

Thanks for the info guys!

'preciate it...

SOHCMAN

 

If you can do the work yourself it maybe worth the $, but if not you may just wanna drive it till you need a new engine and just swap a new one F22 or H22 :D

Ya, bout 5-6k depending on whether you do the work yourself or not.

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$5000 to $6000 for a full engine rebuild is overpriced.

Bottom-end rebuild:

ACL engine bearings (thrust, rod, main) - ~$100

(set of 4) Piston rings - $112

(set of 4) Piston wrist pins [optional] - $36

(1) Oil pan gasket - $17

(1) Oil pickup gasket - $2

(1) Tranny-side main oil seal - $12

(1) Oil pump main oil seal - $5

(2) Main water pipe o-rings - $3

Total = $287

Head rebuild:

(1) Head gasket - $59

(set of 10) Head bolts - $50

(1) Intake manifold gasket - $10

(set of 16) Valve guides - $93

(set of 16) Valve guide seals - $11

(1) Valve cover gasket - $6

(set of 4) Spark plug gasket - $6

(set of 4) Valve cover grommets - $8

Total = $243

"Might-as-well-do-it" Maintenance items:

(1) Water pump - $48

(1) Timing belt - $33

(1) Balancer timing belt - $32

(1) Timing belt tensioner - $47

(1) Balancer shaft compensator - $49

Total = $209

Non-essential (external) maintenance:

(1) AC belt [from Pepboys] - $10

(1) Alternator belt [from Pepboys] - $10

(1) Power steering pump belt [from Pepboys] - $10

(1) Distributor cap [optional] - $15

(1) Distributor rotor [optional] - $12

(set of 4) NGK spark plugs - $10

(1) Fuel filter [optional] - $14

(1) Exhaust manifold gasket [as needed] - $6

(1) Upper radiator hose [as needed] - $11

(1) Lower radiator hose [as needed] - $11

Total = $109

For all OEM Honda parts from Majestic Honda, except where listed.

Machine shop services:

Remove/Install valve guides - $75

Hone cylinder bores - $25

Fuel injector cleaning - $100

Removing/Installing wrist pins - $25

Hot tanking - $25

Total = $250

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Grand Total = $1098 for parts and machine shop services for a full rebuild.

$443 if it's just a head rebuild.

Assembly and final adjustments are on your own of course.

If someone were to do the full disassembly & reassembly for you, they'd probably figure in another $1500 to $2000 for the labor.

If your car is a manual tranny, you'll need to figure in for a clutch/pp replacement if needed (~$200 for an OEM clutch and $300 to $400 for a good aftermarket one).