D15Z1 Engine swap project log

[Matt Timion]

As I prepare for my engine swap I figured it was time for me to begin logging my progress, with pictures.

I tried and tried to get the crankshaft pulley bolt off using the air gun and I couldn't do it.

So I resorted to the method suggested by Dax.





I bought a piece of pipe to make the prybar over 3 feet long.



I had my wife stand on the wood and the bolt came off in a jiff. Awesome idea Dax! Oh, I also had to do the same thing when I put the bolt back on. Hopefully it's torqued tight enough.

Success! The pully and the cover are off. Now it's time to replace the timing belt and water pump (both pictured on the right of the picture below)



After lots of confusion and referring to my multiple manuals on the subject, I finally got it all back together.



This was all done yesterday. It was a very good day.

Then tonight I mounted the transmission to the engine. I replaced the Throw-Out Bearing a few weeks ago on the transmission, and I also replaced the axle oil seals tonight as well.

here she is



The next step will be cleaning up a few things (nothing big). I also need to put the alternator bracket back on and get everything labeled so when the other engine comes out I will know exactly where everything goes.

[GasSavers_Diemaster]

Originally Posted by Matt Timion

i'm glad to see a *yelling* MINT PAIR OF BLUE EX SEATS IS ROTTING IN YOUR GARAGE!!!! *deep breath* but i digress BTW your sparkplug wires look broken to me



i give u FREE manuals and u dont even take the three seconds to say thx py posting them w. the motor lol j/k

[Matt Timion]

Originally Posted by Diemaster

i'm glad to see a *yelling* MINT PAIR OF BLUE EX SEATS IS ROTTING IN YOUR GARAGE!!!! *deep breath* but i digress BTW your sparkplug wires look broken to me

That's just one seat. I'm waiting to change it because I want to swap the pedal cluster at the same time.

Originally Posted by Diemaster

i give u FREE manuals and u dont even take the three seconds to say thx py posting them w. the motor lol j/k

I only keep the crappy manual in the garage, at least until I make the bookcase for car books.

[GasSavers_DaX]

Awesome. I'm glad the method worked for you!

[Compaq888]

interesting method.

[Matt Timion]

Originally Posted by Compaq888

interesting method.

Welcome to Matt's Ghetto Garage. Lessons available.

[mikefxu]

That engine/trans is in really good shape. Where did you pick it up and how much did it cost?

[GasSavers_Diemaster]

nippon motors. http://www.nippon-motors.com/index.htm i'm going to get my D16Z6 form there eventualy.

[Matt Timion]

Originally Posted by Diemaster

nippon motors. http://www.nippon-motors.com/index.htm i'm going to get my D16Z6 form there eventualy.

He's right. The engine is from Nippon motors, but the transmission is from a guy on Honda-Tech that was parting out his CRX HF. I paid $50 for the transmission and $60 to ship it.

[budomove]

Tim, The swap looks awesome. I found an hf tranny in NM and I am in NJ. Where did your hf tranny ship from, and what type of shipping was it? I am trying to decide on the cheapest method of shipping it.