Junkyard Honda K24Z Engine Restoration & Upgrade! - FULL BUILD

In todays video, we tear down this k24z3 from a 2010 Honda Accord, and rebuild it & upgrade it to be a clean, RWD, set up! It needed a surprise full valve job, which I learned to do in this video, s well as a new timing chain kit, head gasket, head studs & tons of new stuff like a. big turbo, RWD Intake manifold & More! This engine will live to see another day & a lot of boost! Now we just have to fab up some motor mounts and see where we end up!
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[@SeanEurich]

Tip for taping stuff off for paint… use aluminum foil instead of paper. It forms easily around odd surfaces and holds it shape.

[@robertfarmer6316]

Wow I’m stealing this… for at least weird angles and shit that’s gotta be 10 x easier?? Cool tip man!

[@freig22]

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[@kuntrryboy7078]

That is how we do it in commercial and industrial painting.

[@kuntrryboy7078]

​@robertfarmer6316 I swear it will make your like 10 times easier. You can use that trick on anything, houses, power plants, pipline. I really mean anything.

[@nathanielLEGACY]

Love that he’s kind of a noob here. Called it a piston head hole instead of a combustion chamber. Not making fun. Just love to see someone new at things like this learning to do it instead of getting someone else to do it for them. Kudos good sir

[@WindyBreezeB]

super cool comment.

[@m4xripper]

wouldnt that be called poser

[@jbzhitz]

This is a crazy nice shop for a entry level mechanic. Must have some of that family wealth. Looks fun as hell.

[@michaelriver7733]

I am so happy that robbie started making videos again

[@ivanrosario856]

Factz his videos are way too good to not be posting

[@anic6802]

he has the second account he posts often on

[@juniorguti710]

its bobby

[@Hondaddy]

​@maruiacancer6ur a bot

[@braydenphillips4272]

Former engine builder: I used to (assuming the engine had compression) would dump atf down the spark plug hole into the cylinder 24 hours before tear down then use oven cleaner and carbon comes right off and so does grease/oil

[@coreygenno9951]

That oven cleaner would damage aluminum cylinder block

[@sschevmale24]

You are so wrong dude. Machinist here too. You need a 6pack of beer to help get th3 carbon off . You need to stay hydrated

[@IDGAF56852]

Oven cleaner is no good for aluminium,it will remove the carbon but it will also etch the surface.

[@TruckerBill9]

Tech tip: they make weighted sockets that also help removing crank bolts like that

[@jonathonabel1548]

I had no idea they existed until I snapped my standard & impact sockets. LIFE CHANGER. I bought a whole set 😂

[@adrianvega4817]

and cheaper. like 20 lol

[@willleopper2852]

Yea that and just heating it up would have helped them too lmao

[@isaaczimmerman7354]

Looking good! Something you should probably look into if you're not happy with the valve cover paint job, is powder coating. It looks great and holds up really well.

[@richard-em6zi]

The valve hammer tool is good for removing. Because those keepers get wedged in the retainer over time. The tool in the red box with the bar and lever arm is good for reinstalling for the reason you got it. Both tools are necessary in this case

[@BRADDG42O]

Yes this is the correct way to do this.

[@williammc3183]

Definitely needed the leverage tool for reinstalling the valves.

[@highpol1ce]

This is the way

[@EatSleepShift]

Hey Bobby, that last bit of your video really means a lot. It's just what I needed to hear. I've been following your channel for a while, and I see it's something we all struggle as people, as humans. Appreciated! Also, if you change the oil pump in the sump, you can get high RPM, hope it's not too late.

[@dot8243]

It might be a little late, but you should consider getting a Type S oil pump for more RPMs. PRL Motorsports make a kit for the K24Z3 which should make it quite easy to install. Besides that, great build!

[@DCbuildz]

The whole swap is wrong. I’m not even sure you can slap a k20a2 pump in this. This whole engine design is diff from the rest of the k-series line up

[@ericburns8697]

I was gonna say, thinking that it is safe to run a turbo in a stock K24Z3 without changing at least the CR down below 10:1 is gonne ba disaster for him. You basically either run this engine with good internals stock and an ECU, or you get a K24A2 for cheap (~impossible these days) or boost the crap out of a K24A1 from a CR-V, which is probably the best route these days.@@DCbuildz

[@jeffreyreed3365]

The type s oil pump is compatible but only with a adapter kit. & depending what the k24z3 is out of its either 10.5 or 11.1 compression, but these engines have longer rods. They're actually great for a low boost build stock, event better with a type s head!

[@andreiroid4357]

Hb un ​@@DCbuildz

[@KNIFE1231]

Can't wait to see this engine finished!

[@moosejaw0027]

Dude I’m so hyped to see a thorough RWD k swap build!! I’m k20 swapping my 280zx and can’t find nearly enough rwd kswap videos! Excited to follow along with your build while I work on mine!

[@RollingRoadEFI]

Burnt valves like that are commonly caused by running the valve lash too tight. Always do your valve adjustments guys.

[@kuntrryboy7078]

Good to know, i was guessing it was from nitrous

[@TruZule_]

Love the new format! Gotta say probably one of my favorite vids of yours since I started watching.

[@sir_animal0364]

Appreciate the build just came up on a K24A4 bare bones block and head looking to build , video is motivating!!!

[@horsied]

super dope video. thanks for showing the z3 love

[@residentduke891]

Loved the long video, very interesting 👍 Keep up the great work dude.

[@yotarip]

Great work but we shouldn’t ignore the fact that you called the the combustion chamber a “ piston circle” 😂😂😂

[@2LegitTooQuit]

Awesome build. And your gentle valve removal tool works when you air the cylinder up.

[@Teocbarnard]

This looks f***ing sick glad to have u back🫶🏾

[@phattony9057]

Robby, we need an update on the hot wheels wall you were gonna do...i remember sending you like 3 of them, believe it was a civic and a s10 pickup don't remember the other...keep up the great vids

[@mammoth-puppy3246]

He did say on one of the more recent videos it’s still on the to do list. I sent a few as well. Preludes

[@JP_A3]

yeah its been years since he said he was gonna do it

[@basterbogt]

Amazing video! looks great

[@paufishing3782]

I’m going through this process right now. Thanks for the vid!

[@eighty8fps]

We love you man. Thank you for everything

[@DeyGus-gm1sp]

been watching you since i knew nothing about motors at 15/16 years old, now im a motorcycle tech and turning 19. crazy how far you’ve come bro, i still miss when i was waiting for new videos of the yellow civic and when you first moved. this is dope as fuck.

[@s-r-e-m-m-u-s]

Another banger guaranteed 🔥

[@Fat2Fit5k]

Always up for another video!

[@loganloechel2483]

Great video man! I watched the entire thing

[@Enthusiast416]

I'm so happy I found your channel man. I clearly live really close to you because garage 16 is where I bought a lot of my parts and Nick is actually the guy who tuned my last Civic that I just sold lol! Really cool to see someone close to me making quality videos. I've slightly attempted a KZbin channel but didn't push it too far. But recently bought a new car so perhaps it's time to start lol. Great videos bud

[@phothrottle]

Very satisfying to watch. 👍👍👍

[@ajbreaks]

Well done, nice video

[@travismorgan3252]

I was literally in the process of typing "You should have lapped the valve seats" when you discovered the leaks. Good job showing the trial AND the error.

[@menumlor9365]

1:35 That’s my favorite part. I spent 2 weeks trying to get the crank pulley out my k24. I was even using the Honda specific crank pulley tool for it to. My neighbor came over one and I kid you not all he did was took one little step and in less than 2 mins he got it with almost no effort. I felt so dumb. That was a lesson learned.

[@corporalclegg914]

I’m a 1st time viewer & I like what I see. this dude has a future, but I bet he gets a ton of unwanted unsolicited feedback from all the Experts that live to hit KZbin Comment Sections. this is where they can unload their supreme premium expertise on us inexperienced at life. Godspeed, Dude.

[@jesseperez4963]

Would have been a good idea to resurface the head and block to ensure a perfect seal on the head gasket. Either could have been slightly warped due to overheating or just regular use. There is almost always some warp after disassembly.

[@troythegardener]

I don't think I've ever seen a single exhaust port engine before, huh. Amazing build though mate, that was really entertaining!

[@davidp605]

Sick!!!

[@ballzkickgaming2287]

Dawn power wash works really well as a wheel detailing spray used it to clean the wheels last week works great

[@Lil_Javi21]

I love that hardware man! Waay better!

[@1irishman1976]

That is just beautiful just beautiful

[@Gray_Ti]

Love this! I'm planning to swap my genesis with K20 engine. This will be an awesome guide. 👍🏻

[@anthonysalinas6195]

Im glad you did this rebuild. I have a civic with this engine and I'm planning to do this rebuild.

[@rjechols2059]

Bro. Love it so much

[@tylerjohnston9189]

Hell yeah dude, right on my lunch break

[@sjaybeats560]

I like watching your builds🔥🔥

[@djyond3rrr]

Right on time

[@skippersanimals]

Solid video

[@garyschott9752]

Really good video. I'm only half way through so i may be speaking too early but i stopped when you was putting springs in . But lapping your valves is always the first thing you do. They make s compound for it. It marries your surfaces ...... damn it i spoke too soon lol carry on..

[@jefcah7081]

This was such an informative video. I've watched it several times and enjoyed it every time......thank you. I would love it if you could make a video on rebuilding a Toyota 3sgte. It's a very popular engine and by giving us the part numbers, manfacturer & the cost of everything used is so heplful. It also gives us an approximate cost of our project. Keep up with these great videos!! 👍

[@husssaina2957]

First video of the channel I’ve seen and I subscribed immediately from the first minute

[@samrogerskeeponkeepingon1486]

The crud cutter ate right through your valve LOL 😂

[@horizonnp5153]

It's cool that you're showing every little step bc most other KZbinrs who build or boost engines just boost them then the engine blows up or they fully build them but leave out all the technical details and just show the start and ending when installing just the turbo.

[@joshuagreen9666]

Just a heads up the 2 bottom bolts on the timing cover are shouldered which aligns the timing cover if it's off there's a chance the crank pulley will eat the front seal

[@customcreations586]

100% following this engine cleanup on my s10, the oil pump upgrade is my next purchase. Ima need a hookup for a shortie top mount turbo when your guy gets it sorted out! Also interested to see what injector size you go with, I’m hoping for about 500 whp. The driver side motor mount has been slowing me down for quite some time now due to how far back it is in relation to the passenger side mount.

[@kainine09]

45 minute video! FUCK YES!

[@BellozeCountry]

Great information bro. I have the same engine from an Acura tsx 2013, k24z3 and I was so worried that I should have gotten a k24a2 because of rbb head, this video gave me incredible confidence in completing my 88crx S-1 built AWD BUILD. Way to go guy.

[@chrisb15679]

My 2011 tsx k24z3 makes over 225whp and 170 wtq with basicbolt ons and tune. They can make power if you mod them right.👍 if you intake manifold swap, rbc,rrc,ect.. port match it to the k24z3 head, it has the biggest intake ports of all kseries.

[@DCbuildz]

Not just the head… but the block itself is diff as well. Not sure if there’s even any aftermarket support for these. Simply starting with the another k-series engine is 10x’s better just FYI

[@scottbartlett4853]

Cool video, thanks! One humble suggestion: I used to I used to say "Basically" all the time and once it was pointed out to me I was able to change this habit that I didn't know I had. You tend to say "so I went ahead and..." a little too often.

[@droppinghertz9922]

U no what da Say a loose value is a Happy value Tru Story 💯

[@kevincontreras6472]

What I do when cleaning up a head is take all the valves out and clean each one and clean the intake and exhaust sides internally, I also Lap all the valves while they are already out just what I like to do to absolutely make sure everything is nice ready to go and sealed

[@Coptin]

The second I seen the crank pulley, I knew the struggle

[@chucklanman3315]

normally when putting on your timing cover, you should put your counterbalance on the crankshaft after you set the timing cover on, so it lines up perfectly in the front seal before you tighten down the timing cover. Also replacing the front seal on the timing cover is always a good thing to do as well when you have it off.

[@kennysoule222]

"Nothing ever goes as planned, and that is okay. Whether everybody on KZbin shows it or not. This is life and everybody kind of gets served the same s***, it's just what you do with it that counts" -Bobby 2023 One of the best quotes on KZbin

[@TonysTrailHawk]

When I worked at a Honda dealership, we got 2 CR-Vs K24Z7 which had no compression cylinder 3 on both. We came to the conclusion that both vehicles used the cheapest fuel grade causing pre-detonation on just that cylinder, eventually burning a hole in it. One of those engines made it into my garage after paying the $125 core charge and a few weeks later I got my hands on a K20Z3 Head for the $100 core charge. You should consider a K20Z3 Head K24Z7 Block build. 260hp all motor. Just an idea.

[@sschevmale24]

That's what I was thinking using regular instead of premium. Detonated. I would of rebuilt that head

[@Bikeguy199]

Looks like someone beat me to my build plan. Waiting to see what you do with yours vs how I want to do mine🧐

[@captaincunuck4215]

Bought a 2010 acura tsx as my first car. Then realised. It had a k series engine and absolutly love itm woulf love to modify it some more

[@koenkoopmans3959]

the white cover is siiiiick dude

[@johnsmith-ik4xp]

A helpful hint so you don't have to hammer your fuel rail down onto your injectors is put a very thin amount of Dielectric grease on your O-rings and it should slide down over the injectors very easily. When you start hammering fuel rails down with your fist is when you start cutting O-rings. I hope that helps!!!!

[@Partimegamer133]

Rick from garage 16 for the win! Amazing guy and great store.

[@isaiahleach1604]

Had to get that same tool to get my crank bolt off in my 94 accord. Got a $20 one from rockauto and it worked wonders.

[@pierstonsalinas940]

You haven’t came on my feed in a very long time. Wish days

[@mlt_ev7977]

Need a vid like this for a ls6

[@johnrtrucker]

The reason you dunk the head studs in oil is to get an actual torque reading because dry studs with dry threads creates additional friction so you can end up under torqueing the studs by a few foot pounds so oil gives you an actual reading

[@ButteredToast_93]

The lever kit is used when reinstalling the valve spring keepers

[@DJSekuHusky]

15:34 Recently had to do this on a KA24DE head. My solution was to fold thick cardboard over and stuff it in the combustion chamber below the valve, then set the head down on the towels. I used a 16MM socket and some magnets to pop the collets out, and after disassembly the head was cleaned and sent to the machine shop. I used painters tape to cover the head after milling (protect from scratches), and I used painters tape to secure the valves enough to flip the head over onto the towels. From there, the hammer blow breaks the tape, but the cardboard stops the travel. Instead of magnets in the socket for reinstallation, tho, I simply inserted the collets into the retainer, covered it with a quart storage bag, placed the socket over the plastic, then gave it a whack. The valve stem pokes through, but the collets get pushed evenly into seating.

[@christopherelrod8788]

What i did was compress the spring with a jack and the bottom of my box ziptied the spring compressed (making sure i could get the tie out) and just put it all together and cut the ties making sure the keepers were fully seated

[@DCbuildz]

As per a “gentle” way to remove valve keepers 4 piston sells a tool that is basically a small plunger with a bolt and you can tighten it down to give the springs tension. Then you go in with a magnet pen and pick the keepers up. For next time 🤘🏼

[@danielsnell7605]

Look how far you've came

[@fredlanning9373]

Good luck with them head bolts

[@thedavegamer5279]

First time I’ve ever seen someone lap valves with a drill

[@TheDon8771]

I have the tool from my Honda days. I wish I knew you needed it. It’s sitting in my garage and collecting dust.

[@GoldenSim27]

i use paint thinner , its cheap and found everywere , disolve carbon pretty well

[@user-wz1xu6ep5s]

Suggestion: look into the sheets that painters use, like the cloth ones so you can have those on hand and not have to worry about spraying the floor. Plus, they should be reusable... just an idea

[@johnathanespinal3619]

Crystallized valve, it mostly happened on Sunday drivers.. had this happen on a b18

[@Xatxitor]

K serie rebuild? Looks fun... oooouh Sweet 300ZX

[@TheMonsterKid94]

hang on, where is this engine going? in the drift geni? thats awesome man. honestly the advice at the end really hit home today. thanks man. i got this

[@troymclean9597]

In school we used a large special c clamp for the springs.

[@sock979]

Those Honda crank boltd are insane. I had to do my timing set on a '05 Acura MDX and you're able to actually rent those free crank bolt adapter/tools from AutoZone or O'Reilly's. You just have to like put 20 or 50 bucks down and then you get it back when you give the tool back. But yeah I had me and a friend hanging on a three foot breaker bar that couldn't get it and I ended up buying a used air compressor tank for im 100 bucks (pre-COVID). Although it's a really nice and I'm glad I got it and then went to Lowe's and started with their 350 ft lb air wrench which didn't work. They let me return it and get the 500 but it didn't work. They let me return. It got their biggest one which was a 750 still wouldn't do it. So I'd heat it up with a little propane torch I had and then finally after cranking on it with the 750 impact wrench for a couple minutes it came loose. So those things are f****** insane and then when you use that tool I basically had to brace the other big ratchet against the subframe and it basically took me a whole weekend just to get that one bolt off. It was such a debacle

[@metalmessiahmetal]

love if tht exhaust mainfold had a downward tilt would make packaging that turbo much neater

[@taylormoyer1150]

I've never seen such idiocrasy before, the k24 and k24z share the same block, and just a minor change in the head. headstuds for the k24a will work for the k24z head. also paints the crank pulley, which has the rubber isolator that will get eaten up by the paint over time. if you're going to lap the exhaust valves lap the intake valves too, you're already there so do it once. The metal screen that came with the gasket set was for the PCV filter under the valve cover.

[@meinrapture]

That filter looking piece was a screen for the vtec solenoid

[@Manoah.]

Watching this video makes me feel less bad about not having the right stuff when I rebuilt my 1.8 20V Turbo, using engine oil as assembly oil etc lol

[@ACURACLTYPESLOW]

They make a specialty weighted socket for removing those crank bolts. Dealer tech for Honda/Acura, use one almost daily, zips those off in seconds.

[@KeyRider]

Hey nice compressor just got the same one from an auction and had to install a new motor 🙃

[@axelmoiseslaham452]

Nice men

[@mrorganic13]

@10:30 “oh it’s just a dirty valve *makes caveman noises* “ this would of been my exact thought process 😂

[@theprismaticsystem2833]

About that tool you bought, can't say I've seen it before but it looks a lot nicer than the wedge the flywheel in place with a big ass screwdriver trick we're used to seeing. 😂

[@6000pounds]

"Inline pro, never even heard of these guys". First s2000 wheelie at a drag strip.

[@iron-gamerstv]

Finally our Z engines getting some Ytube love. I'm also using the purple garnish for the engine. Ive been going back n forth on how I want to make power (for a year) I bought a K24A2 head I was going to use. But now I'm feeling like a turbo might be the easiest way to go. I'm definitely going to your guys for the turbo. I like the triple bearing look. Are you swapping in a Manual?

[@kuntrryboy7078]

I use krud kudder is great for a lot of things

[@UniqueDUBer]

ARP does make head bolts for both K20/K24 blocks. They are L19 ARP head stud bolts.