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.

[Matt Timion]

I have this week off of work. I'm hoping that this week unfolds as follows:

Monday

• Get lower ball joint buller and punch for the b-pin from autozone.
• Rent hoist from autozone
• Drive n600 to the autoshop and get safety inspection
• Drive civic to DMV and get new title/registration on n600
• Go to Junkyard and maybe get SVOBoy rear tranny mount - look for anything worthwhile when I am there.
• Get new sprinkler heads at Home Depot
• Go home - remove b-pin and axle bolts - maybe remove axles
• Put new springler heads in the backyard.
• Go to family event

Tuesday

• Remove Engine
• Go to friend's wedding and party afterwards

Wednesday

• change wiring on my car while the engine is out. I will be upgrading from obd0 to obd1. I will also be upgrading from Dual Point Fuel Injection to Multi-Point Fuel Injection.
• Double check everything on the new engine. Ensure that crank pulley is torqued properly.

Thursday

• Drop in the new engine
• Reattach axles and make sure wiring is right

Friday

• figure out why the car won't start
• re-do anything I did wrong or forgot to do
• Drive around town to make sure it works and to get an idea of my new fuel economy

Saturday

• If all goes according to plan. return the engine hoist

I may end up buying an engine hoist instead of just renting one. You never know when you might need one of these things, especially if you're a backyard mechanic.

Wish me luck. Tomorrow is going to be a big day.

[krousdb]

Originally Posted by Matt Timion

Tuesday

• Remove Engine
• Go to friend's wedding and party afterwards

A party celebrating the removal of your engine? Awesome idea!

Sounds like you willl need a SuperMID soon.....

[GasSavers_DaX]

Originally Posted by Matt Timion

• Remove Engine
• Go to friend's wedding and party afterwards

******************

I may end up buying an engine hoist instead of just renting one. You never know when you might need one of these things, especially if you're a backyard mechanic.

Wish me luck. Tomorrow is going to be a big day.

HA! I've got a wedding this saturday then I'm going to go finish my 5-speed conversion!

I would just buy the hoist if you can afford it. I got mine from Pep-Boys for $120 and it has been INVALUABLE.

LUCK!

[Matt Timion]

Originally Posted by DaX

HA! I've got a wedding this saturday then I'm going to go finish my 5-speed conversion!

I would just buy the hoist if you can afford it. I got mine from Pep-Boys for $120 and it has been INVALUABLE.

LUCK!

If they are that cheap I'll definately get one. I've only seen them for $200 at autozone or Harbor Freight.

[Matt Timion]

Originally Posted by Matt Timion

Monday

• Get lower ball joint buller and punch for the b-pin from autozone.
• Rent hoist from autozone
• Drive n600 to the autoshop and get safety inspection
• Drive civic to DMV and get new title/registration on n600
• Go to Junkyard and maybe get SVOBoy rear tranny mount - look for anything worthwhile when I am there.
• Get new sprinkler heads at Home Depot
• Go home - remove b-pin and axle bolts - maybe remove axles
• Put new springler heads in the backyard.
• Go to family event

I purchased a set of punches today at home depot. HOpefully one will work.

I purchased a hoist from pep boys ($120, good price).

no time for junkyard today.

Purchased sprinkler heads - might have time to install them later.

No time for starting the swap today as I'm dealing with emissions problems on the n600. I have to drive about 10 miles now (the farthest it's ever been driven) in order to get it inspected. Let's hope the engine doesn't blow up.

[MakDiesel]

I want hardcore details on the installation/wiring prep....I'll need all the obd0-obd1 info I can get once I dig in my build. Good Luck! Mak

[Matt Timion]

Originally Posted by MakDiesel

I want hardcore details on the installation/wiring prep....I'll need all the obd0-obd1 info I can get once I dig in my build. Good Luck! Mak

I'll give you as much as possible. I started making my own harness a while ago for obd0->obd1, but I decided it was going to be easier to buy one pre-made from www.rywire.com. It cost $130 and has instructions that come with it.

[GasSavers_DaX]

Originally Posted by Matt Timion

I'll give you as much as possible. I started making my own harness a while ago for obd0->obd1, but I decided it was going to be easier to buy one pre-made from www.rywire.com. It cost $130 and has instructions that come with it.

$130 for plug-and-play? Will this harness have the 5-wire o2 plug, VTEC, and still have the white OBD-0 plugs for the shock tower connections? If so that is an EXCELLENT deal.

[Matt Timion]

Originally Posted by DaX

$130 for plug-and-play? Will this harness have the 5-wire o2 plug, VTEC, and still have the white OBD-0 plugs for the shock tower connections? If so that is an EXCELLENT deal.

$130 for the conversion harness. My engine came with all of the needed plugs (except for one, which I found in the junkyard).

If you want them to convert an existing harness to work for you, that's an extra $300.