Got a 1995 Civic EX 4-dr. AT. 130K, the engine started knocking on me for a couple weeks, then one day home from work, the engine made a screeching noise and died. It started once after that, but no more. I think it may be a rod or bearing or piston seize? I really like the car, it has minimal rust, and i would consider putting maybe 1500-2000 to fix it. I would be doing the work along with my brother who is a retired Honda mechanic. What do you all think?

 

If you're doing all the work, it's definitely worth it. You can usually pick up a D-series engine and transmission for under $500 depending on which engine it is and the mileage. I've seen D16Z6's go for $300 and nothing wrong with them.

 

So i would be better of replacing the engine instead of fixing it? I wondered since it still turns over, there wouldn't be too much damage? I know until it tear it down i won't know for sure. And if i did replace it, i would like it to be a VTEC.

 

Honestly, it'd probably be more cost-effective to replace the engine than it would to re-build. The D16Z6 is the engine in your car; they're relatively common and like I said before, fairly cheap.

Of course, if you're planning on building the car for boost, now would be a good time to start since you'll probably need to replace most of the bottom end anyway

 

your car already has a vtec engine..

it would be cheaper and ALOT easier just to pull the engins and set another one in,
yea just look for a d16z6 engine its the vtec engine from a 92-95 ex/si, or you can look for any d15 or d16 block and put your head on it and still have vtec.

 

Ok cool. Thanks for the advice guys. I'll start looking for an engine to swap.

 

yeah i would definatly just swap the engine. thats your oppertunity to build it up from the ground.