1998 Civic Engine Tear Down (Part 4) - EricTheCarGuy

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Remember this guy? Yep since I'm moving I had my scrap picked up and this was still in the shop collecting dust so I decided to do the tear down on it, I'm glad I did because I got a nice little keepsake out of it. BTW don't yell at me for using my impact lets face it, this engine is scrap!
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[@TheGhjgjgjgjgjg]

You've come along way Eric and you've helped a lot of people along the way.I started watching your videos when I was 19,I'm now 25.When I first started watching your videos I knew nothing about cars,now I have completed several project vehicles,been paid to work on peoples cars and discovered I have a knack for fixing things.I Will be starting an apprenticeship as a Millwright within the next year,all because you inspired me and taught me.THANK YOU ERIC!

[@ethangee96]

VTEC kicked in too hard yo!

[@SyncedCyberSoule]

you mean blendtec? Will it blend, that is the question.

[@Ehal256]

+Evan Is Evan D16Y8 has vtec on the intake side actually.

[@yotruu]

Ehal256 +1

[@evanwallace1744]

Anal

[@ericthecarguy]

@mechguy83 I like the idea but the piston has already been spoken for, I do have some other goodies though. Thanks for the comment.

[@ericthecarguy]

@Blargaldalien The pan actually had a crack in it that's why I didn't keep it. Thanks for the comment.

[@ericthecarguy]

@EricWaterTruck I'm sure they did and the head may be toast too but I'll look into it if I ever have cause to use it, if it's junk I'll use it in a video at some point on how to replace valves.

[@ericthecarguy]

@TrueBlueEG8 Your right it is a D, I just misspoke and didn't catch it till after I was doing the edit. Thanks for the comment.

[@ericthecarguy]

@Gizmopflege I hear about situations like that all the time from people with 'cold air intakes' that draw air from behind the fender well that don't use the relief valve in the pipe. Liquids don't compress no matter how much force you apply. Thanks for the comment.

[@ericthecarguy]

@Gruxxan In a situation like that the damage is really already done, just drive it till it dies and replace it is what I would recommend.

[@davelowe1977]

I love the way you stick to the correct pattern of removing the crank bolts even though the part is scrap! Must be the training and experience!

[@ericthecarguy]

@grumpydumper It's amazing what they live through. Thanks for the comment.

[@StayPuft80]

Wow I bet that made magnificent noise when that went

[@ericthecarguy]

@annakowcc I think they just ignored the oil light and kept driving till it died. Neglect has been the cause of many an automotive failure in my experience. Thanks for the comment.

[@1benyko]

after being a long-time subscriber, i still find these old ETCG videos entertaining.

[@ericthecarguy]

@TheOutwiththeold I thought about it but I believe it's spoken for. I'm sure I'll have plenty of stuff after I go through what I have before the move.

[@ericthecarguy]

@kvcuijck Excellent point, the good thing about the top end of these engines is that the cam sits in a troth of oil that feeds most of the moving parts up there, sure it could still be damaged but really the only place this head would come in handy is to get a car running for cheep, I would not install this on a customer car without showing them this video first. Thanks for your comment.

[@ericthecarguy]

@TheWyatt007 Your 100% right because I misspoke when I said that. Good ear man, thanks for the comment.

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@int53185 I know what you mean but I've adopted the philosophy that they just keep me in work and don't try to change them as my past efforts have fallen on deaf ears. Thanks for the comment.

[@ericthecarguy]

@ShinNeo2012 Good catch, I realized that after I started editing. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@ericthecarguy]

@Robbbert22 Pretty much anytime you gout outside what something was made for you run the risk of breaking something in my experience. Thanks for the comment.

[@ericthecarguy]

@youtubasoarus I think it was just driven till it died as I don't think the owner put much thought into it. I think after the oil ran dry and things started to heat up they began to come apart, I think the connecting rod cap came apart first and once that happened and metal started flying the rest is history as they say. Thanks for the comment.

[@ericthecarguy]

@mckinneymdq You are correct, I misspoke when I said that. Thanks for keeping me on my toes.

[@domojim]

It's okay, it's okay. No one's going to hurt you anymore.

[@briansmobile1]

I remember back when my sockets used to stay on my air guns. That was nice. Well Larry.. are you happy now? You've killed it. killed it dead. lol

[@ericthecarguy]

@marsL001 THAT is very much appreciated, thank you.

[@ericthecarguy]

@conflustered It is kind of sad and cool all at the same time. Thanks for the comment.

[@ericthecarguy]

@lockewklhl Actually I think it was an EX as the DX's I don't think came with VTEC. Thanks for the comment.

[@ericthecarguy]

@Feenyxxx95 Outch. A friend of mine that I used to work with had one out of a Porsche that had exploded due to lack of oil, he used it as an ashtray. Thanks for your comment.

[@ericthecarguy]

@Bushougoma It's a boat anchor for sure. Thanks for the comment.

[@ericthecarguy]

@beefystik I's on my top 10 too. Thanks for the comment.

[@CorvusCasull]

Great commentary Eric, you enjoyed filming this just as much as I enjoyed watching it.

[@ericthecarguy]

@DIENAMICProductions Low oil, you can see the swap in the Civic engine swap series.

[@ericthecarguy]

@deadnuts63 Good idea, thanks for the comment.

[@ericthecarguy]

@smokinghull That sounds like a manufacturing issue, too bad really. Thanks for the comment.

[@ericthecarguy]

@TrueBlueEG8 I actually gave it to a friend but I like the way you think.

[@LeakyDiaper]

I like how he still takes off the bolts with some order, even tho its junk. Good habits. Sign of a good mechanic.

[@ericthecarguy]

@landlockedviking No, it burned oil and was never topped off after getting low. Sad really.

[@ericthecarguy]

@ga1999 Yep, it's called a 'siamese block' cause all the cylinders sleeves are touching in the middle and surrounded by the water jacket.

[@41point2]

"The Memento" LOL Great as always Eric.

[@ericthecarguy]

@bunning63 That is an odd series of events, thanks for sharing that info.

[@ericthecarguy]

@creitz91 You need to get the transmission out for the rear and the timing belt off for the front one.

[@ericthecarguy]

@TheGetawayer That sucks. It's really difficult to prove that you were at fault or the other guy for that matter, it's just a bad situation really. I hope they figure it out and you get to keep your job though. I wish I would have been there to be your advocate as well.

[@louist103]

11:08 and that is a broken everything -Eric 2011

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@CorvusCasull I did actually because no one could yell at me and tell me I was doing it wrong.

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@nightpwner I kept the valve cover and head but the pan had a crack in it.

[@ericthecarguy]

@gripracer Mine is set to 125psi but it doesn't last long I need a bigger tank, my 26 gallon would make a good home compressor though.

[@fooey88]

oh wow. that Big Lebowski reference was amazingly done Eirc

[@ericthecarguy]

@scottaner500 The 'o' ring in the video. Don't use goop of any kind let the gasket do the work. Perhaps after you try to change a leaking gasket that has been coated with crap and you have to clean all that stuff off to install a new gasket to stop the leak you will see what I'm talking about. If there is a gasket let it do it's work, if there is no gasket use a high quality RTV, on Hondas I use Honda bond but you have to let it cure before you expose it to oil.

[@ericthecarguy]

@Mr44centz Not sure, think maybe we should check the oil?

[@ericthecarguy]

@wangbungal "Larry" is a movie reference to "The Big Labowiski", one of my favorites.

[@ericthecarguy]

@bhstone1 I think it was burning oil and ran low, I have no idea how long that took. Every place I've ever worked hand an oil incident of one type or another, it just happens unfortunately.

[@ericthecarguy]

@clapton924 No, failure to put oil in the engine.

[@ericthecarguy]

@pipinhouser I am very lucky but let me put it this way, the man really put the screws to me and I'm never going back, it's been a tough road but it's starting to pay off. Thanks for the comment.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Amazon had them cheaper than anyone back about a year and a half ago. Picked one up for my neighbor after he used mine, and absolutely loved it. Haven't checked the prices lately though. BEST impact gun EVER. Been using one almost daily for about 2 years now.

[@ericthecarguy]

@Hondatech26 Oh yea, the greater the velocity the greater the force, I'm sure that was pretty to look at.

[@Richard_AKL]

I had bearings in my still running 1.3 Opel Kadett that literally had holes in the middle and bits of bearing chips floating in the gap. The tabs on the ends of the bearings had broken off and the bearing was spinning in between the conrod and crank as well.

[@ericthecarguy]

@konic40 Yes it is, I messed up sorry.

[@ericthecarguy]

@kensteele2002 Less dramatic, same result. Thanks for the comment.

[@djnormal]

Thanks for the vid Eric. I love seeing engine teardowns. Helps me learn.

[@ericthecarguy]

@NETWizzJbirk Most parts washers use mineral spirits which seems to work pretty well.

[@ericthecarguy]

@MAzDA6780 Let's do it! Thanks for the comment.

[@ericthecarguy]

@sbakar Thanks very much for that I'll have to check it out.

[@rustybritches6747]

What are you talkin about Larry? That crank is mint!

[@ericthecarguy]

@DIENAMICProductions It does kind of look that way now that you mention it.

[@ericthecarguy]

@iColorado303 I know, I screwed up sorry.

[@ericthecarguy]

@brandon804va The cameras I use are Sony HDR-SR11's and I edit with Final Cut Pro.

[@ericthecarguy]

@MrStarscream88 I wouldn't go that far but thanks for the comment.

[@ericthecarguy]

@hubbleISS I think the light came on and was ignored.

[@ericthecarguy]

@kurama10271 Depends on the quality and where you get them. I consider tools more of an 'investment' than an 'expense' because the right tool will actually make you money.

[@TheKutia]

lol man this isnt a b16 this is a d16

[@chrislee3274]

Thanks Eric for sharing that video that was awesome

[@ericthecarguy]

@Choirboyjr11 I have tools from a lot of different companies including Snap-on, I pretty much go for what works for what I'm doing, with hand tools however I think it's best to get the best you can afford as they will pay for themselves over time.

[@ericthecarguy]

@MileyCyrus192 I agree, I think it was just neglect that brought us to this point. Thanks for the comments.

[@ericthecarguy]

@Aleksa809 Naw, I'll put a couple of exhaust valves in it and it will be fine.

[@ericthecarguy]

@tiker646 I think it was an LX or EX actually but I don't remember either way they all need oil. :)

[@ericthecarguy]

@Anacinc I've seen charity events for that kind of thing betting on how long it will take for a given engine to let go without oil at full throttle, they are called 'brick in's' because you put a brick on the gas pedal and wait for it to blow.

[@ericthecarguy]

@mikeyz75 Yea but it's cool to look at and play with.

[@ericthecarguy]

@furyiiiplate Sorry, sent it out for scrap after finishing this video. :(

[@ericthecarguy]

@12344richard Yes there is and I do it in this video, start at the outside and work your way in.

[@ericthecarguy]

@sscustoms100 I bought it off of the Mac truck but it's an IR.

[@ericthecarguy]

@ytmachx Honda bottom ends are pretty much bullet proof, I bet this engine ran for some time without oil before it let go.

[@ericthecarguy]

@brakedd I believe it is.

[@ericthecarguy]

@siemenstraffic I quit 7 years ago but it would have been good to use then.

[@ericthecarguy]

@Rogers1977 Nothing major really, just keep it in the good oil and use Honda parts wherever possible.

[@ericthecarguy]

@RoberTastic I believe that would require a foundry.

[@ericthecarguy]

@LeakyDiaper Thank you for noticing.

[@pipinhouser]

You are sooooo lucky to do something that you like and not punch a clock for the man for 30+ years like me. Hope your new digs works out and I absolutely like what you are doing on the net

[@ericthecarguy]

@h2cker I've done that very thing many times without incident so I would say yes.

[@ericthecarguy]

@67mustangreg Yep, screwed up, happens more than you might think.

[@ericthecarguy]

@thizguy94 I think we could fill the holes with it.

[@ericthecarguy]

@johnc12344321 No, I have a feeling the engine had never been apart before.

[@ericthecarguy]

@timgowd I only kept one and it's already spoken for.

[@ericthecarguy]

@luisloks I think it came on and was ignored.

[@ericthecarguy]

@moofushu How about I move to a whole new shop?

[@ericthecarguy]

@aldoe9 Good plan, I'll go get some.

[@ericthecarguy]

@PinguimFU Habit I guess. Thanks for the comment.

[@ericthecarguy]

@DudeRanger1 See the Civic engine series videos.

[@ericthecarguy]

@AGreedyTree Excellent point.

[@ericthecarguy]

@itsphillip I sent it off for scrap since I'm moving besides V engines work much better for that.

[@ericthecarguy]

@davelowe1977 Muscle memory. Thanks for noticing.

[@ericthecarguy]

@josephltz400 I know I screwed up.