Integra Project

yeah, I already have the correct bearings for it at the moment. everywhere i've read thus far says that once you have installed the ARP studs you have to have the big end checked for round, as the higher clamping load placed on it by the bolts higher torque / stretch value can throw the big end ever so slightly out of round.

Ever heard of that?
 
Any reason you used RTV sealant? It looks like it has oozed out. If it comes off it can block oilways or oilpickups.

Anerobic sealant is much better in this respect.
 
No, although it makes sense, it makes the point of ARP's a big hassle if that is actually the case. Few places will do a better job than Honda at the factory.

You would have to significantly deform the metal on the big end mating faces of the rod to get that effect. The ARP should be more toleranct to fatigue failure or higher stress from higher rpm due to the better material rather than doing them up more, in fact a higher clamping load puts them close to fatigue failue as you raise the average cycle stress in the fastener as it has a higher residual tensile load and thats what the bolt deals with every time the piston hits TDC.

Remember ARP's with moly at a higher torque doesn't neccessarily yield a higher clamping force.
 
I appreciate what you're saying, and it didn't make sense to me at first, but it's advice i've had for a few sources including ARP themselves.

Simon, the local engine builder who i've been using suggested using Loctite 598, which i have done. I also realise that the sealant have oozed out of the joins but then so had the Honda stuff applied from the factory, and that was still attached when I stripped the engine.
 
there are quite a few people on ITR-DC2 and the likes who are running them, makes me wonder if they have been installed to the manufacturers guidelines now as you never hear of what I'm trying to find out about.
 
Yeah and its sounds an uncommon job for an engine shop aswell. I cant work out why you would want significantly higher clamping loads on a rod bolt, so much that it deforms a bearing housing.
 
We're all systems go tonight :cool:

I should be picking up a set of piston rings, PCV valve and a timing belt tensioner spring from the dealer tonight and then spending the rest of the night sober putting the engine together :D

IF that all goes to plan, the engine should also be put back into the car tomorrow.

I'm slightly more than a little bit excited about it all TBH :D

Updates later, wish me luck.
 
Yep. Just collected the parts from the dealer on the way home from work, good to go:cool:

Random note: The receptionist bird at Springfield Honda Durham is top spec, she's like the ghia x of women :D
 
Great thread:)

When me and a mate stripped down a B16B he had an awesome tool for compressing the valve springs. It was just a bar that fitted where the rocker shaft goes, a ratchet went on the end and a quick twist compressed the spring. The one's like you've got can be a bitch can't they!
 
neil-ste said:
Yep. Just collected the parts from the dealer on the way home from work, good to go:cool:

Random note: The receptionist bird at Springfield Honda Durham is top spec, she's like the ghia x of women :D
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Where is Springfield honda durham?.. i might book me a test drive ;)

Good to see its going togeather mate. you got plenty of help for putting the engine back in?
 
The valve spring compressor was a bit of a pain in the ass, it's done now.

Keith, it's at the Arnison Centre. I'll be sorted for putting it in I hope, I need to sort a engine hoist, but I think a chap I know has one which I can borrow. Pauly has just been round for a gander and taking a few pics (As per...)

Pistons and rods are now in though :D
 
Easy hire one if you need. I think Al has one he would probs lend you if you asked nicely lol.

looking forward to seeing the final product of this hard work :P lol
 
I've literally just gotten in from the garage now. Far too tired to make a proper post, you'll just have to do with this 'til i've had some sleep.














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