Engine builders in MA/RI/CT please help me! - Honda Forum / Acura Forum

xxxmikenicexxx · 07-18-2005, 11:33 PM

Ok heres the deal, I recently did a built 95 GSR swap into my 93 DA. I come to find that its drinking, I mean just drinking oil, blowing clouds on acceleration and hard vtec driving. Its tons of oil, so it basically points to oil control rings since the compression/leakdown came out decent, and I dont believe anything in the head could even cause this much consumption. This is only in cylinders #1 and #2. What Im looking for is someone with the tools and extreme knowledge to help me replace the rings in these cylinders. I want to do it with engine in car to save time (hopefully person has the drill attachment for honing, will be just fine because motor has only 600 miles on it) and since its only two cylinders. I am located in Middletown, Rhode Island. I am of course willing to pay. Please let me know if anyone can help, when, and what price they are looking for their time and knowledge. I hope someone can help me because this is a terrible predicament for me and has brought my 2 year project to a standstill. Please contact me at xxxmikenicexxx@hotmail.com. Thank you.

spray004 · 07-19-2005, 12:40 PM

Did you install the rings correctly and replace the valve seals when you rebuilt the engine? If you have only 600 miles you most likely won't even have to hone the cylinders, the cross hatch should still be there.

xxxmikenicexxx · 07-19-2005, 01:46 PM

I bought the engine built, it was done at a shop (I got receipt with it) so I assume it was all done correctly and valve seals and guides were done. Im guessing maybe they installed the oil control rings incorrectly in just those two cylinders or they just never sat right. Are you sure I could get away without a hone if theres still crosshatch?

xxxmikenicexxx · 07-22-2005, 11:52 AM

bump!

xxxmikenicexxx · 07-25-2005, 12:00 AM

Anyone?

xxxmikenicexxx · 07-26-2005, 10:34 AM

Can anyone please help me with this, Im so desperate just to have my car running right and get my turbo on

Its been a terrible string of events and this project is taking way too long and Im running out of money, hence the reason i cant afford to tear the block down and have to do this in the car. It may even be an easy fix in the head, doubtful because of the massive oil being eaten, but still a chance.

Ill provide food, money, and massive gratitude to anyone with the experience, knowledge, and tools to help me fix my baby :thumbup: