So i did a compression test and since im removing my head i was thinking of replacing all the rings but keep the same pistons...
Can you do that..

my compression read 180 220 235 0 (0 was because of broken valve hopefully)
the 180 came from the number 4 piston..

So back to the question, can u just replace the rings on all of the pistons...
Would i need to do anything to the block (i really dont want to take the tranny off again)
Also would u need to replace bearings or reuse..
I have about 80,000 miles..

 

Hmmm, you can't really replace rings without honing the bore. Well you can but they won't seat properly.

And if you're taking out the pistons You have to disassemble the conrods so you may as well replace the big end bearings.

Seriously though, unless you do a rebuild you're doing a half baked job.

 

And I think it's going to be very tough to pull the pistons with the engine still in the car. You will have a much easier job with the rebuild by pulling the motor.

 

are u guys worried at all at the 180 compression.. or u think its fine...

 

my car just pulled 225psi on all 4 cylinders, 2001 w/ 40k miles

 

Alright.. what was the point of that post...

 

3k? where u buying ur parts from...
honeing shouldn't cost 2k lol
i looked up prices on majestic honda... and unless im forgetting something???..

 

hmm i cant get them huh... yea to bad i have a dealer account with honda.. nice one slick..
And now u say u got the head reworked, ur original post didn't say that, just honeing, rings, bearings... so????? If you would of said I rebuilt my whole engine. that would of made sense..

 

Do a leakdown test. Then you'll know exactly where you stand in regards to where you're losing compression.

I dropped a valve and was in the same boat as you. With a new rotating assembly and block @ $2200ish, you may want to consider that route...

-LRW

 

Yea i saw that, all new block and everythin for around 2000.. better to spend that on a all new then a rebuild..