kratz7435@comcast.net wrote:
> On Apr 27, 8:24 pm, jim beam <spamvor...@bad.example.net> wrote:
>> kratz7...@comcast.net wrote:
>>> On Apr 27, 2:41 pm, Tegger <teg...@tegger.c0m> wrote:
>>>> kratz7...@comcast.net wrote in news:1177670790.351970.289140
>>>> @r35g2000prh.googlegroups.com:
>>>>> Hi, I have a 97 Civic with 165k miles that seems to run strong and get
>>>>> good gas mileage. I do courier type work and have been getting 38 to
>>>>> 40 mpg. I do use a fair amount of oil, about a quart every 700-1000
>>>>> miles, although I don't notice any smoke. Passed emissions three
>>>>> months ago.
>>>>> I haven't done wet/dry compression test yet but will soon.
>>>>> I guess my question is whether burning oil usually corresponds with
>>>>> lower performance or gas mileage? Do bad rings or seals just let oil
>>>>> in and then "seal" under the power stroke/pressure?
>>>> Excellent chance your rings are shot. Rebuild/replacement time.
>>>> No smoke because the cat eats it up.
>>>> Mileage unaffected because engine burns it as though it were gasoline.
>>>> Power has been lost, but it happens so slowly you don't notice.
>>>> Emissions unaffected because modern engine oils combust very cleanly, to
>>>> protect the cat.
>>>> --
>>>> Tegger
>>>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQwww.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>>> Thanks for the info, I guess the compression test would tell for
>>> sure?
>>> I plan to put about 500 to 800 miles a week on it for the rest of the
>>> spring, summer, and into the fall. Unless something fails completely,
>>> I will probably run it up to timing belt replacement and then change
>>> out everything.
>>> Is rebuilding or replacing the block and head generally recommended??
>> rebuilding is simply uneconomic on a readily available commodity motor
>> like this. buy a used low mileage japanese import engine and replace
>> the whole assembly. much cheaper and more reliable.- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> Thanks again, where do I shop for a motor? Online, at a junkyard, or
> a local engine remanufacturer? I think I called a "engine" place once
> and they wanted $3,000 which seems way to much. I generally like to
> shop local, online purchases this big always seem to go wrong, I am
> near Philly, PA.
>
search online for "jdm import motor". should be in the $300 to $500
range for your engine. i wouldn't bother with a domestic junkyard motor
- it'll be much higher mileage and made here so maybe subject to the
same quality issue you have.