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I finally got around to getting some work done on my D16 block today. I sprayed degreaser on it again and pressure washed the left over shavings from doing the cylinder wall notching last December. I also got around to using my new tap and die set and did some thread chasing on the smaller threads. I didn’t touch the top head stud threads and the bottom main cap threads because I didn’t want to mess those up just in case I made a mistake. I’ve been lacking on doing any updates on this build as I haven’t really done anything since mid December ‘08 but I’m hoping to get it going forward again very soon. My next step is to drop off the block, crankshaft, main bearing cap, Vitara pistons, connecting rods and bearings at the machine shop to get everything all matched up and machined, and hopefully assembled before end of February.
Tapping threads on my D16 Block
D16 block with cylinders showing slight surface rust.
Image of my crankshaft and my main bearing cap.
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Lets face it building or rebuilding an engine is not cheap, lots of time, money and sweat have gone into your precious engine so why treat it like crap. Always do a proper break in by NOT USING synthetic oil, change the oil and filter after first 25kms and make sure you have proper cooling. But hey don’t listen to me and kiss your new engine good bye, it’s up to you!. Here is another great link on what to do and what not to do on an engine break in. Click Here for link.
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I bought the 2009 Ultimate Buyers Guide last night and man this thing is a must for any car tuner enthusiast. It’s got everything from from body kits to clutches, steering wheels and turbo chargers. If your looking at buying any after market parts for your Honda Civic this summer then you better pickup a copy as there are lots of products listed that will fit your Civic. If you want a custom racing seat then turn to page 118 and BAAM! you got the picture, pricing, website and phone number of the manufacture so you can get your self setup. The magazine has a parts reference guide starting on page 10 that lets you know whats available for your car whether it being a Honda Civic, BMW or Toyota. So go to your local store and pickup a copy and save yourself the headache and the cash this summer. -
Ursula Mayes Wallpaper courtesy of SuperStreetOnline.com
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I was driving home tonight after work and the rain started to fall. I turned on my wipers and all I got was smudge after smudge after smudge, my visibility was bad. Why was it bad you ask? Because my wipers are dirty and my windshield needs a wash. This is especially bad when you are driving in the dark and you get the glare of oncoming traffic on your windshield. My solution for this is to clean your wipers with isoprophenol alcohol and the windshield with Windex. This will help the situation for now and when you get a chance purchase some new wipers if their a few years old.
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Have you ever seen an import car like a Honda and wonder why it’s muffler looks like it’s crooked? Well it’s not. The theory behind it, is that the less 90 degree bends in the exhaust the more power you will gain. To make this work the muffler is attached to the car in a such a way that it looks like it’s crooked and pointing to the side but actually it’s suppose to be like that. I found a link to a forum post on D-Series.org that explains this a bit more.
Click Here for the Link.
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I was surfing the net today and found an interesting use for a D16 Honda engine, a kids dune buggy. This guy built a dune buggy from scratch and used a Honda 16 Engine and it actually looks pretty good. He used an automatic transmission with the drivers side drive shaft for the back two wheels and the passenger side drive shaft for the front two wheels, a very good idea if I may say so.
Links Below
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Tools needed: Oil drain pan, car jack, jack stand, 17mm wrench, rag or paper towels, oil and oil filter
Step 1 – Place a jack under the appropriate jack place on the drivers side of the car and raise it up. Once your Civic is raised place a jack stand under the frame for added safety.
Step 2 – Place an empty oil drain pan under your Civic and use a 17mm wrench to loosen the drain plug and let the oil drain now.
Step 3 – Loosen off the old oil filter from the back of the engine from underneath of the car. Once the old filter is out take a new filter and coat the rubber seal with new oil and screw it back on the engine.
Step 4 – Tighten the oil drain plug back up with 17mm wrench and wipe off any excess oil around oil pan. Then remove the oil drain pan and jack from under the car and lower the car back down.
Step 5 – Add 3.5 Liters of oil into the engine using a funnel so not to spill. Oil Grade will depend on where you live and what temperatures you drive in but I use 5W30 or 10w30.
Step 6 – Check oil level on the dipstick to make sure you are at the full mark.
Step 7 – Start the car and watch your oil light come on and it should go off in a couple seconds. If the light does not turn off turn the engine off right away and double check the oil level.
