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Oct 31, 2003 | 08:33 AM

clayj

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b18c5 rebuild

made an expensive mistake last night. i think i misshifted not sure. 2 holes in pistons , 2 crushed spark plugs. no hole in block that i can see.wont turn over. Will i be better off rebuilding or lookin for another motor?

Nov 3, 2003 | 12:54 AM

hondamotorco

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If your rebuild is under 3500-4000, then go for it.

Nov 4, 2003 | 02:00 AM

Maximus

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Re: (hondamotorco)

The rebuild should cost less than that and should be more powerful with the right ingredients...CTR pistons anyone??

Nov 4, 2003 | 06:55 AM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Maximus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The rebuild should cost less than that and should be more powerful with the right ingredients...</TD></TR></TABLE>

i think so too.

Nov 4, 2003 | 07:45 AM

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Re: b18c5 rebuild (clayj)

If it doesn't turn over, rod might be bent or broken. And if that's the case, then you're gonna want to tear down the motor and check the walls and water jackets. I've seen lots of B-series blocks with broken rods that toasted the crank, and scratched the **** out of the main caps. But that's just one case.... you won't know until you tear down the motor and then determine how much work needs to be done.

Nov 4, 2003 | 01:29 PM

clayj

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took the head off and the 2 & 4 pistons were gone. 4 valves in each chamber were gone too.Busted out front of sleeves. small hole behind header in block. Im guessing i need a new motor right?

Nov 4, 2003 | 04:56 PM

hondaZvic

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OUCH

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Nov 5, 2003 | 07:00 AM

KRiS1

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Re: b18c5 rebuild (clayj)

I'd rebuild

but with the ammount of damage you are talking about it might be just as cost effective to get a new longblock

Nov 5, 2003 | 04:33 PM

R6Boy69

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by clayj »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Busted out front of sleeves. small hole behind header in block. Im guessing i need a new motor right?</TD></TR></TABLE>
It looks that way

Nov 6, 2003 | 05:20 AM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by clayj »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">took the head off and the 2 & 4 pistons were gone. 4 valves in each chamber were gone too.Busted out front of sleeves. small hole behind header in block. Im guessing i need a new motor right?</TD></TR></TABLE>

It would be safe to say YES to that one.