How to install a block guard - Honda Forum / Acura Forum

ferrallas · 02-23-2006, 12:01 PM

Hello!, Im thinking in install a block guard in my B16, but I dont have clear the procedure for do it, press the block guard in cylinders with a rubber mallet and leave the block 1.5mm down the gasket? Is needed hone & bone the block after installa the Blockguard?

If someone could illuminate me

THanks

fox hound · 07-10-2007, 10:09 PM

would like to know the answers for these questions 2

BurntRubber87 · 07-11-2007, 01:37 AM

I'm pretty sure you should take it to a machine shop, have them press it in, then have them check the sleeves for straightness, and all that good stuff.

ek9wannabe · 07-13-2007, 01:53 PM

block guard huh.......i was never a fan of them, but i have installed them......the best way i found to install one is to put it in the freezer for about an hour or so, the install it in the block(its still gonna be a bear), then take the block to the machine sop for a final hone and or bore if needed

noway · 07-18-2007, 07:26 AM

Easy to install. Wipe the outside cylinder surface and opposing block surface with acetone. If you do not intend to weld the fitted guard in place (KMS recommends welding the fitted guard in place) then apply a small amount of red loc-tite to 6-8 points along the guard side. Next, position the block guard with the arrow facing up and toward the front (timing belt side) and tap into place with a rubber mallet. Fit the block guard 1.5mm below the deck surface, MAKE SURE you align block guard loosly on top of deck to insur proper sizing and placement.

9400rpms · 07-18-2007, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by noway

Easy to install. Wipe the outside cylinder surface and opposing block surface with acetone. If you do not intend to weld the fitted guard in place (KMS recommends welding the fitted guard in place) then apply a small amount of red loc-tite to 6-8 points along the guard side. Next, position the block guard with the arrow facing up and toward the front (timing belt side) and tap into place with a rubber mallet. Fit the block guard 1.5mm below the deck surface, MAKE SURE you align block guard loosly on top of deck to insur proper sizing and placement.

good walkthrew, and quick and he is correct.. on the process
however. installing a block guard does knock your cyl's out of wack slightly, having them rehoned would be a good idea to be safe.. but if ur goin to do that, simplely let a machine shop do it for you, shouldn't be more then a 100 bucks for a hone/ install of a block guard.. its very simple to do but the slightless mistake can cost you big money.. block guards are worthless, because they only protect the top portion of the sleeve, being that most of the cracks do happen there, you fail to get the full effect if a rod or something is being slung, you do stand a chance of mininal damage, but anywho...their ok.. i guess..i wouldn't run one..