Greetings from South Africa

Gonna go H2B so need some advise, I always do research before asking. So please help me out

Went to a local engine importer today to collect my JDM h22a motor which was about $600

Thought I post some pics
Sorry if they are blurry bad lighting





On the way home with my baby at the back - my ek became my van lol



Pics of Motor





Tried searching this but couldnt really find any info so please help me out

So my question is

here is SA this was a really good price for this motor but when I got there all the motors were missing oil caps, this place was a massive warehouse so some dust def went into the head. Should I be concerned and how do I clean it, with out removing the head

Thanks

 

Maybe flush it with a few oil changes idk thats sketchy! no oil caps wtf! they deff got some dirt and debri in them. Worst case is pull the head and have it inspected and hot tanked cleaned and maybe a rebuild just to be safe like a valve job and new seal ect. better to be safe than sorry!

 

I think I am going to took off the VC couldnt really see any dust or particles

but as you said let me rather play if safe

 

Decided to check health of the motor and found this



Plug wires 2, 3, and 4 all had the signs of water penetration in the spark plug chamber



Plug from Cylinder 4



Plug from Cylinder 1



As a note this motor does have some oxidation on it.

So I decided to remove a few brackets and parts and try to clean the block

I used
Oven Cleaner
High Pressure System

Make sure you seal all holes and dizzy
Use safety goggles and mask as fumes are strong
Apply it thick and wait full period of 15min

Did this in the front 2 times due to the heavy dirt/gunk content

Before



After - Ran out of product for the back






This was only a test next I want to remove all parts so I am left only with the cylinder head, block and sump

 

What kit will you be running?

 

Here in SA there is a guy in CTN making a kit that consists of

Plate adapter
Extended flywheel bolts
Flywheel spacer
Mounts

he is asking about 420 usd if I had to convert to usd

 

Guys need some advise

I want to remove my crank pulley and that f@#$#en bolt wont loosen

I have seen the trick with the starter and also the trick using a jack stand as a mount and using a breaker bar to loosen the bolt, but unfortunately motor is out and its not going in my car for some time

I tried chaining the auto flywheel to a mount hole for gearbox so the crank doesnt move and using my impact wrench (200nm) but the bolt is still tight

Any suggestions

 

Get a propane torch you can find them cheap at your local parts store, Also order this tool from the ebay link. Torch the bolt for a few mins then use a impact gun or the tool from ebay and a extension with a breaker bar, place a jack stand under the extension for support and break the bolt loose. You can also use this tool with a impact gun.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/50mm-Honda-And-Acura-Crank-Pulley-Removal-Tool-/321398823818?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item4ad4dcdb8a&vxp=mtr

 

Ok cool thanks for the idea with the torch, will try it this weekend with the torch

 

Build on hold because of an idiot

 

AHHHH sucks dude!! hope you get it back together better than ever haha

 

haha thanks I plan on keeping this car, so hopefully insurance scraps the car (I have fully comprehensive insurance) and I can fix the few things and do a full respray at a later stage and use the extra cash for my h2b build

 

Yea good idea I did that a few times not as bad as that but fender benders would pay me good lol

 

Looking at the condition of the warehouse and the way all those engines are just thrown about, I would never buy anything from them...

Good luck with your build!

 

BUMP!! Hows the build going ?