endo617's 98 Civic LX Project: Balance

[mymmeryloss]

I can keep a secret

 

[endo617]

I can keep a secret

Lol i have to do a test spray to see if its official enough

First time extracting a stud was a positive experience.

Replacement head 2.0 because the first one was junk is finished and ready to install this weekend. Wish me luck, I need this oil consumption and smoking to finally go away.

 

[endo617]

A little nervous about the head transplant tomorrow because I'm not sure if that's the issue or rings. But these are some signs I feel are clear enough to say the head and gasket/seals are ruined and not the piston rings.

 

[endo617]

Head all done, ran into some trouble with the cam caps pinching the camshaft where it wouldn't rotate but lucky I had an extra set. Cars running no smoke and is nice so far. Next up alignment.

Greddy Timing belt mmmmh.

 

[endo617]

Pulled the trigger on some Moog UCA Ball Joints, they have a +/-1 camber adjustment and 1 year warranty. Haven't seen any reviews but Moog has a decent name when it comes to replacement parts.

 

[endo617]

Forgot to add Cones+Certifit=this lol, oem ftw #autoxcarnage

 

[endo617]

Here they are, just got delivered. My first impression is that they look sturdy and durable. The boots seem like they are going to hold up.

 

[endo617]

Awesome fit, I like them, but the true test is coming soon, they are getting AutoX on the 28th

 

[endo617]

So finally installed my balljoints. Went to Fastenal and got some taller grade 8 nuts to protect the threads from bottom outs.

Fits nice on the lip of the OEM UCA

The nut gets torque to 140 lb.ft. after desired camber/caster is selected

Adjustments are easy.

All done, alignment tomorrow.

 

[endo617]

Replaced my front bumper. Added a new grill and save the old lip. Shes ugly but funtional.

 

[Swerv]

I remember when you posted on CI that you got this, loving the work put in bro!!

 

[endo617]

I remember when you posted on CI that you got this, loving the work put in bro!!

Thanks man, it's been though on a small budget

 

[ShinsenTuner]

Saw your car at the MT Race Wars event... I only came by for a little bit. Brought the hatch out for some fresh air.

 

[endo617]

Saw your car at the MT Race Wars event... I only came by for a little bit. Brought the hatch out for some fresh air.

I did photo coverage for the event. It was a nic event, but Autocross is still more fun to do and watch.

 

[endo617]

Dont mind the rear toe its frozen. But the Camber helped a lot Sunday at Autocross. All Ihad to flick the wheel through the slaloms.

 

[ShinsenTuner]

I did photo coverage for the event. It was a nic event, but Autocross is still more fun to do and watch.

Part of the reason why I was there for a short amount of time. It's really not that interesting to watch. Autocross IS always cool to see.

 

[endo617]

Part of the reason why I was there for a short amount of time. It's really not that interesting to watch. Autocross IS always cool to see.

Yes sir and track racing.

Update:
Got Code 9 CEL for CYP, screw came loose and broke it.

CL deal for $40 only missing the ignitors. Took them apart and replaced the guts in my Vtec housing. Plus side now I have an extra distributor for the B20 swap coming up because the GSR has bad oil rings.

Here's some pics and a diagram I made.

 

[endo617]

Before the swap to the B20B back up motor, I did some inspecting since it has been run in like 5 years. Engine crank spins easy by hand, and spark plugs look great.

Warranty swapped my Bosch spark plug wires at AutoZone and got a new Felpro intake manifold gasket.

Figured I keep it a theme going and painted the valve cover to much up.

 

[endo617]

Starting to like a little more like an engine.

 

[endo617]

Bought a new tensional, some wheel bearing rings for my rebuild, custom B20 base map, and cheap grommet replacements. They only hold the outer valve cover areas.