It wasn't just CAT, engine has gone bang!
08-02-2013, 10:29 AM
#42
Originally Posted by unclefester' timestamp='1375437640' post='22702343
Looks like the plug destroyed itself / melted coilpack and the pistons ate the leftovers.
Question: With it not looking too scorned, would it not be possible to bore this out and get oversized pistons/rings (or even just the one)?
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08-02-2013, 10:52 AM
#43
Originally Posted by Burnsy' timestamp='1375460645' post='22703041
[quote name='unclefester' timestamp='1375437640' post='22702343']
Looks like the plug destroyed itself / melted coilpack and the pistons ate the leftovers.
Looks like the plug destroyed itself / melted coilpack and the pistons ate the leftovers.
Question: With it not looking too scorned, would it not be possible to bore this out and get oversized pistons/rings (or even just the one)?
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Could you just get the sleeves replaced with Darton liners? I know it's probably better just to buy a replacement 2nd hand engine, but it is a solution.
08-02-2013, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Burnsy' timestamp='1375460645' post='22703041
[quote name='unclefester' timestamp='1375437640' post='22702343']
Looks like the plug destroyed itself / melted coilpack and the pistons ate the leftovers.
Looks like the plug destroyed itself / melted coilpack and the pistons ate the leftovers.
Question: With it not looking too scorned, would it not be possible to bore this out and get oversized pistons/rings (or even just the one)?
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Yeah but that's only if you didn't sleeve it surely?
It wouldn't need such a technical procedure if you were to bore it with the intention of putting a sleeve in would it?
I'm just wondering if anyone has done this. Surely people have had a bigger bore for turbo builds etc?
Is the FRM the reason people say its best to get a new engine, have there just been loads of cases of it not being done correctly?
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08-02-2013, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by S2000_FUN' timestamp='1375468142' post='22703323
[quote name='Burnsy' timestamp='1375460645' post='22703041']
[quote name='unclefester' timestamp='1375437640' post='22702343']
Looks like the plug destroyed itself / melted coilpack and the pistons ate the leftovers.
[quote name='unclefester' timestamp='1375437640' post='22702343']
Looks like the plug destroyed itself / melted coilpack and the pistons ate the leftovers.
Question: With it not looking too scorned, would it not be possible to bore this out and get oversized pistons/rings (or even just the one)?
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Could you just get the sleeves replaced with Darton liners? I know it's probably better just to buy a replacement 2nd hand engine, but it is a solution.
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Why is it better to replace the engine buddy? What are the main issues people have when repairing these engines?
Sleeves is exactly what I was thinking....
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08-02-2013, 11:04 AM
#46
Is the FRM the reason people say its best to get a new engine, have there just been loads of cases of it not being done correctly?
Haven't read of anyone to be honest to do that due to the technical procedure and tools required although Honda gives oversized pistons
08-02-2013, 11:50 AM
#48
Originally Posted by AlexGJ248' timestamp='1375469552' post='22703379
[quote name='S2000_FUN' timestamp='1375468142' post='22703323']
[quote name='Burnsy' timestamp='1375460645' post='22703041']
[quote name='unclefester' timestamp='1375437640' post='22702343']
Looks like the plug destroyed itself / melted coilpack and the pistons ate the leftovers.
[quote name='Burnsy' timestamp='1375460645' post='22703041']
[quote name='unclefester' timestamp='1375437640' post='22702343']
Looks like the plug destroyed itself / melted coilpack and the pistons ate the leftovers.
Question: With it not looking too scorned, would it not be possible to bore this out and get oversized pistons/rings (or even just the one)?
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[/quote]
Could you just get the sleeves replaced with Darton liners? I know it's probably better just to buy a replacement 2nd hand engine, but it is a solution.
[/quote]
Why is it better to replace the engine buddy? What are the main issues people have when repairing these engines?
Sleeves is exactly what I was thinking....
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Well, replacing the FRM sleeves with Darton ones costs about $600-$700 in parts from America, then you would get the import tax on that. The most costly part of the install would be the machine shop fitting them though. You would need the proper machines etc and someone who knows how to use them. Not sure on the cost as a whole but you can pick up 2nd hand engines off eBay for £1500.
Here is the price of Darton sleeves from America, http://deftmotion.com/honda-acura/00...f20c-f22c.html
08-03-2013, 03:42 AM
#49
The Darton sleeves cost next to nothing, the big expense is getting and paying somebody trustworthy and competent to install them, its a precision job fitting them.A second hand engine is the way to go.
08-03-2013, 04:50 AM
#50
You've then compromised the rigidity of the original block by boring the middle bit out of it.
So there's a lot of potential issues.
And you've still got to put the head damage right.
So a lot of work, unless you really want a 'built' engine. And that probably won't last long.
BTW - they are called 'stroker' kits for a reason and that's because the bore size is pretty fixed. You can only really hone FRM bores.
So there's a lot of potential issues.
And you've still got to put the head damage right.
So a lot of work, unless you really want a 'built' engine. And that probably won't last long.
BTW - they are called 'stroker' kits for a reason and that's because the bore size is pretty fixed. You can only really hone FRM bores.