Results:
#1: 230
#2: first try: 210 2nd try: 220 3rd try: 220
#3: first try: 230 2nd try: 235
#4: 240

so im guessing everything is fine with the compression...will get a valve adj. and leakdown test soon...

 

Interesting, keep us updated. I too have burnt a qt of oil but i have been pushing my itr hard

 

those numbers arent too bad. do the leak down and see what you get.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bubbakush &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Interesting, keep us updated. I too have burnt a qt of oil but i have been pushing my itr hard</TD></TR></TABLE>

thats the thing...i rarely push the R...well i drive kinda 'aggressively' but shift around 4,500-5,000 rpms through 1st-3rd gear. I hit VTEC for the first time in two weeks today, and it was from 5,500rpms to 5,800 rpms

 

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thats the thing...i rarely push the R...well i drive kinda 'aggressively' but shift around 4,500-5,000 rpms through 1st-3rd gear. I hit VTEC for the first time in two weeks today, and it was from 5,500rpms to 5,800 rpms </TD></TR></TABLE>

Then why have you bought it ?

 

yeah, seriously.... I try to hit vtec on a daily basis! Makes me feel better about everything

 

are you sure you're burning oil? maybe you're leaking oil. any blue clouds coming from the tailpipe? i was leaking half a quart every 100 miles; it turned out the o-ring on the air breather box was the source. check your motor top to bottom and look for fresh oil; clean the motor and recheck if it's hard to tell.

 

no, there is no bluish white smoke...only black Ive checked for leaks and there are none.

 

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word up!! vtec is the ****, plus it is heathly for the motor to blow all the carbon and **** out if you have been putin around alot. i used to drive my R like ****** grandma, but now i hit vtec at least once a day and it seems to have a little more pep in it's step after i rev it out.

 

Leakdown will tell much more.

 

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No it wont...if it's the oil rings that are haveing issues they're below the compression rings, so you'll have great compression, and the leak down will look great, however the oil rings may be worn out and leaving oil on the cylinder walls...hence the reason that you're burning oil....

Austin

 

yeah but the leakdown will narrow it down. if the leakdown comes back good, then chances are its just the oil rings.

 

anyone ever had this done...how much would replacing the oil rings set me back?

 

You have a 20psi spread between 2 of your cylinders. Honda only allows 20-25psi difference. That could be your problem right there.

 

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Im not laughing but im really laughing

care to explain that theory?

 

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um ok...according to your theory/honda everthing is ok??? You're confusing me

oh an BTW, ive noticed that my oil gets dirty pretty quick, could that mean anything? This **** didnt start until after I installed my header and cat

 

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No it wont...if it's the oil rings that are haveing issues they're below the compression rings, so you'll have great compression, and the leak down will look great, however the oil rings may be worn out and leaving oil on the cylinder walls...hence the reason that you're burning oil....

Austin</TD></TR></TABLE>

My thoughts and EXPIRENCE exatcly.

If leakdown=teh bad then goto valves
If leakdown=teh good then goto oil rings

Black smoke? ONLY at high RPM? Oil dots on bumper? COMPRESSION RINGS.

 

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um ok...according to your theory/honda everthing is ok??? You're confusing me

oh an BTW, ive noticed that my oil gets dirty pretty quick, could that mean anything? This **** didnt start until after I installed my header and cat </TD></TR></TABLE>

also happened to me after I put the JDM header on. coincidence I think.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 98cwitr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">anyone ever had this done...how much would replacing the oil rings set me back?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I had my bottom end balanced, blueprinted and .025 CTR pistons with new bearings and rings installed for $1300...

I did all the removal and re-install

 

stupid question, but have you changed your PCV lately?

 

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I had my bottom end balanced, blueprinted and .025 CTR pistons with new bearings and rings installed for $1300...

I did all the removal and re-install</TD></TR></TABLE>

well Chris, you're just the ****...ive never done any serious head/motor work before


hypa: no I havent replaced my PCV valve (which I have a catch can hooked up too and its not got any oil in it, just the line)