Overhaul of car engines Honda Civic 6

General and overhaul of the engine — general information
In this Part of the Chapter Engine contains descriptions of procedures for removing and installing the engine, as well as general overhaul of the cylinder head and internal engine components. The material offered to the...

Oil pressure check
A drop in oil pressure can be seen as a sign that the engine is in need of a rebuild. The oil pressure warning light is not a tool for diagnosing the lubrication system, but only informs the driver about a dangerous...

Checking the compression pressure in the cylinders
In-cylinder compression test results provide an indication of the overall condition and top of the engine components (pistons, piston rings, valves, cylinder head gaskets, etc.) and qualitatively assess the degree of...

Diagnostics of the engine condition using a vacuum gauge
The use of a vacuum gauge at a relatively low cost allows you to get enough capacious information about the internal state of the engine. Based on the results of the measurements, it is possible to get an idea of the...

Removing the engine from the car — preparation and precautions
Before proceeding with the dismantling of the engine in order to carry out its general or major repairs, it is necessary to take some preparatory measures. The presence and equipment of the work site is extremely...

Removal and installation of the engine
Warning! Do not forget that gasoline is a highly flammable liquid - when working with components of the power system, follow all fire safety precautions. Do not smoke or approach the work area with an open flame or an...

Alternative options for engine reconditioning schemes
During the independent overhaul of the engine, the reader will be faced with the need to choose the most appropriate scheme of actions for him, which determines the total volume and nature of the work to be done. The...

The procedure for disassembling the engine in preparation for its overhaul
The easiest way to disassemble the engine is to install it on a portable assembly stand. This kind of device can always be borrowed relatively inexpensively from a car service workshop. Before fixing the engine on the...

Disassembly of the cylinder head
Note. A new or remanufactured cylinder head can always be ordered at a car service workshop or at the warehouse of the car manufacturer's company service center. Due to the need to use some special tools during...

Cleaning and checking the condition of the cylinder head
A thorough cleaning of the cylinder head and valve train components, followed by a detailed inspection of their condition, will help determine the approximate amount of refurbishment to be done. Note. Severe overheating...

Valve maintenance
Due to the complexity of the nature of the work and the need to use special equipment, it would be best to entrust the maintenance of valves, their guide bushings and seats to the car service personnel. The owner of the...

Cylinder head assembly
Regardless of whether the head has been sent to the workshop for valve service or not, before assembling it, carefully check the cleanliness of all components again. When the head is returned from the workshop, valves...

Removal of connecting rod and piston assemblies
Note. Before proceeding with the removal of the connecting rod and piston assemblies from the engine, it is necessary to remove the cylinder head, oil pan and oil pump with an oil pickup tube (see parts Engine repair...

Removing the crankshaft
Note. Removal of a cranked shaft is possible only from the engine taken out from the car. Assumes flywheel/drive plate, crankshaft sprocket, timing belt, oil pan, oil pickup, oil pump, oil deflector, and (on engines...

Cleaning the engine block
1. Remove the main bearing cap bridge (Civic) or bridge and covers (Integra) and remove the bearing shells from your beds in the covers and block. Mark the liners with tape to match your bedding (bearing no. block/cap)...

Checking the condition of the engine block
1. The block must be thoroughly cleaned beforehand (see Cleaning the engine block ). 2. Perform an external inspection of the unit for signs of corrosion, cracks and other damage. Check the thread condition of the bolt...

Honing cylinder mirrors
Before assembling the engine, it is mandatory to honing the cylinder mirrors in order to achieve the correct fit of the piston rings on them, which ensures proper tightness of the combustion chambers. Note. If you do...

Checking the condition of the components of the connecting rod and piston group
1. Previously, the connecting rod and piston assemblies must be thoroughly cleaned. Piston rings must be removed. Note. Piston rings must be replaced without fail. 2. Using a special tool, remove the rings from the...

Checking the condition of the crankshaft
1. Wash the crankshaft with solvent, then dry thoroughly using compressed air if possible. Attention! Remember to wear protective goggles when using compressed air! 2. Check the crankshaft main and connecting rod...

Checking the condition and selection of liners of main and connecting rod bearings of the crankshaft
While crankshaft bearings are a must during engine overhauls, old bearings should be kept for a closer look at their condition, which can provide a lot of useful information about the overall condition of the engine....

Engine assembly procedure
Before assembling the engine, make sure that you have all the necessary parts, materials and tools, which include the following: a) Standard set of locksmith tools; b) Torque wrench with 1/2" drive; c) Tool for putting...

Installation of piston rings
1. Before installing new piston rings, check the gaps in their locks. It is understood that the side clearances of the rings in the piston grooves have already been checked and comply with the standards (see Checking...

Installing the crankshaft and checking the operating clearances of the main bearings
1. Installing the crankshaft is the first step in actually assembling the engine. It is understood that at this stage the crankshaft and engine block have already been properly cleaned, checked and restored. 2. Turn the...

Replacement of a back epiploon of a cranked shaft
Note. Before bolting the holder to the engine with the new oil seal installed in it, reinstall the crankshaft and main bearing caps. 1. Measure the standard seating depth of the old oil seal in the holder socket, then...

Installing connecting rod and piston assemblies and checking the working clearances in the connecting rod bearings of the crankshaft
Note. Avoid touching the new bearing surfaces with bare hands to avoid unwanted contact of the bearings with traces of oil and chemicals that are always present on the fingers. 1. Before installing the connecting rod...

Trial run and running-in of the engine after overhaul
Attention! When starting the engine for the first time after the completion of its refurbishment, it is imperative to have a class B fire extinguisher at hand! 1. After installing the power unit on the car, check the...