2002 honda civic ex engine replacement??? HELP - HondaClub.com

myaniga1 · 03-01-2008, 03:13 AM

OKay so i have a 2002 honda civic ex 1.7L D17A1 in which the oil pressure is at 20 and the dealer told me i need to get a new engine and if i keep on driving it i will eventually blow the engine. I am trying to deceide weither to cut my losses (which could be as much as $1600.00) and sell it at a auto auction, and buy a beater or replace the engine. I know a junk yard which sells the engines pretty cheap, but i know how touchy these cars can be with all their sensors, and the re-programs. I am wondering if anyone here has ever had to replace this engine and if so will i need to have the dealer re-program anything, or is it pretty much plug and play??

also I have a local mechanic who is pretty cheap, so i would like to have him do it, but I really need to know if theres special tools that will be needed to get this engine going and remove the check engine light.

Any advise would help

Thanks

**PrimeTimeV6** · 03-01-2008, 02:53 PM

Did the dealer tell you what exactly was wrong with the car? I would take it to a local mechanic and ask a second opinion.

**EyesofFreedom** · 03-02-2008, 07:23 PM

You could just give it to me!

But seriously 20 psi is a sign of two things...

bad rings...which is not a very expensive repair

head needs work...which is not that bad either

Definatly take it to another mechanic...and have them do a compression test!

03-01-2008, 03:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
myaniga1 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rochester, New York United States Posts: 1	2002 honda civic ex engine replacement??? HELP OKay so i have a 2002 honda civic ex 1.7L D17A1 in which the oil pressure is at 20 and the dealer told me i need to get a new engine and if i keep on driving it i will eventually blow the engine. I am trying to deceide weither to cut my losses (which could be as much as $1600.00) and sell it at a auto auction, and buy a beater or replace the engine. I know a junk yard which sells the engines pretty cheap, but i know how touchy these cars can be with all their sensors, and the re-programs. I am wondering if anyone here has ever had to replace this engine and if so will i need to have the dealer re-program anything, or is it pretty much plug and play?? also I have a local mechanic who is pretty cheap, so i would like to have him do it, but I really need to know if theres special tools that will be needed to get this engine going and remove the check engine light. Any advise would help Thanks

03-01-2008, 02:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
PrimeTimeV6 Built Not Bought! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana United States Posts: 2,477	Did the dealer tell you what exactly was wrong with the car? I would take it to a local mechanic and ask a second opinion. __________________ Personal....www.myspace.com/brandonkupihea HondaClub....www.myspace.com/hondaclubdotcom PrimeTimePerformance....www.myspace.com/primetimeperformance

03-02-2008, 07:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
EyesofFreedom Official Instigator! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rincon, Georgia United States Posts: 2,096	You could just give it to me! But seriously 20 psi is a sign of two things... bad rings...which is not a very expensive repair head needs work...which is not that bad either Definatly take it to another mechanic...and have them do a compression test! __________________ Myspace me... http://www.myspace.com/hondaclub_eyesoffreedom Ferio Project car build page... http://www.my2002ex.mysite.com My other passion... http://www.nscale.org/defaulteng.htm

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