Hello.
Im Ben Ortiz and i have owned 3 Honda Civics and have found this site as THE most valuable source of information over the 3 years.
1st-A '91 Acura Integra was my first Honda Civic.
2nd- '99 Honda Civic dx Auto
3rd- '02 Honda Civic ex Manual.
Ive been good up til now .
Purchased my '02 Civic ex in Dec 2020. 1 owner which blew a hole out the side of the block from the #1 piston, the day i bought it.
Have been rebuilding it ever since..

Betsy. Shes Waiting n waiting..

Wondered where all that oil went!

Thats why it wont run!

left: blown D17a1 right: D17a2 D17a2 Purchased w 1yrGuaranteed to run. Rebuilt from the main and rear seals, new timing belt, water pump, oil pump, oil pan Honda Seal. flushed coolant systen. Finished tranny service: New Throw out bearing and fork replaced.

Status Present day. 7/24/21 New stage 1 Clutch n pressure plate New light weight aluminum flywheel. Almost ready to install.