I just finished swapping out the necessary parts to run a Kpro and I decided to post some pics so everyone can see what's it takes. I had the luxury of my engine being on a stand but it would be a major pita to do all this with the engine still in the car. Also, the instructions on Hondata's website state to simply remove the timing cover and later reinstall. It really is not this easy since the cover is sandwiched vertically between the head and oil pan. I was able to remove the cover fairly easy but when I went to reinstall it, I realized that unless I wanted to really force it back in I would have to pull the oil pan. I don't claim that this is the only way to do this nor do I claim it is the best way, I just wanted to show others how I did this.



1) Remove the crank pulley.



2) Remove the timing cover.



3) Remove gasket material from the timing cover and the block.



4) Remove existing crank sensor wheel.



Here's a comparison between the existing and new crank sensor wheels.



5) Install the new crank sensor wheel. Notice one side is marked "Outside".



6) Apply new liquid gasket to the timing cover and reinstall.



7) Remove valve cover and, while holding exhaust camshaft in place with a wrench, remove the hexnut in the end (reverse thread) and remove the TDC wheel.



Here is a side by side of the existing and new TDC wheel.



8) Apply thread lock to the bolt and install the new wheel.



9) Remove existing crank sensor and install new sensor. (Sorry I don't have more pics of this but I didn't have an existing sensor to replace since this is a new build.)



Once the new valve cover is powdercoated I will post pic of the rest.

 

sweet pics. keep updating when u can!!

 

looking good

 

cant wait to see the numbers when this is all done. the magazine thought necessary to leave that part out

 

[QUOTE=LegendaryHarry,Feb 18 2008, 04:18 PM] the magazine thought necessary to leave that part out

 

so you had to install all that wow im glad im having a shop do mine haha

 

I sent my Kpro out for conversion last Friday and it should be back this week. And unless something changes with my work schedule, I should be swapping engines in two weeks. It's almost here!!!!!

 

oh the suspense!!!!

 

So how man miles did your donor block have on it? was there any warpage on the deck?


I am interested in building a 2.4l also, but my main concern is finding a block at has low miles and the FRP linings are still in good condition

 

I forget how many miles my engine had on it when I purchased it but I want to say 30k. It was not warped and the cylinders were not damaged; it spun a rod bearing. My machinist resurfaced the deck and checked the cylinders for runout and everything came out with a clean bill of health.