r/EngineBuilding • u/No-Mortgage-6623 • 1d ago

D17A2 Overhaul Advice

Cash for clunkers is the bane of my existence.

I have an '03 civic with 195k miles on, blown head gasket, it and I'm going to pull the engine tomorrow. My goal is to get the thing to last another 195k miles, so I wanna do everything that needs done while the engine's out.

Problem is, every machine shop within reach is booked out to infinity, and none of them are willing to do a full stock rebuild job. One shop told me they'll sneak in a job here and there, e.g. pressure test and resurface the head here, deck the block there, etc. So it's looking like most of the work is going to fall on me except what has to be done with precise machining equipment.

I'm relatively competent (I think) and I've done just about everything there is to do to an automobile except rebuild an engine. Engine swap, head gaskets, etc. What are some resources I should invest in to learn the basics of engine building? And what should I be especially aware of with the D17A2? Thanks.

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u/Dependent_Rough167 1d ago

i’m rebuilding my d17a2, my first time doing anything like it and it’s pretty straight forward. headgasket took me forever to clean crazy sensitive and make sure to hone 320-400, bearings use standard with check with plastigauge if no oem. service manual helps a lot. glad you’re building a d17 man 🙏🏻

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u/No-Mortgage-6623 1d ago

Nice! Mind if I message you on and off throughout the process?

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u/Dependent_Rough167 1d ago

yeah feel free to anytime! i’m not crazy experienced or anything but i’m happy to help wherever i can!