Hi All
I've gradually been upgrading my pre facelift EP3 since I purchased it back in 2017. It's been a bit of a project car and is a great example in good condition with all servicing carried out on time, currently sitting at just over 80k. As of early 2020 I had undertaken the following mods:
- M Factory LSD Fitted at Area Motorsport
- Area Motorsport Track Yellow Speed Coilovers Fitted/Set Up
- New Genuine Honda Backbox
- New front calipers, discs all round, Pads all round and upgraded brake hoses with RBF 600 fitted
- Front LCAs polybushed, new track rod ends, shortened steering arms fitted
- Federal 595RSR Tyres
- Factory immobiliser reconditioned
- Front/Rear bumpers resprayed due to lacquer peel
- All wheels refurbed
- Eibach 15mm Spacers
I've used the car on a few track days and after getting the car set up with new coilovers and the LSD as well as a service with new engine oil, I took it on a track day at Cadwell park only to end up with a knocking engine by the end of the session. Suspected cause is that I didn't have a baffled sump fitted beforehand (I was unaware of the need for this until it was too late). I have had Area Motorsport have a quick look and they believe it is the little ends knocking.
So, to cut to the chase, how difficult is it to do a DIY rebuild on the engine? I have to say I'm no expert and have no experience working on engines, which I appreciate sounds like a recipe for disaster. However, my logic is that if I need a new engine anyway, is now not the time to give it a whirl and try and get some experience? Worst case is I buy another engine and get it fitted.
Appreciate any thoughts, especially if there is a good guide out there. I have a decent work space in my garage so can happily tinker away in evenings, even if it is just removing and replacing parts to build up my knowledge.
Thanks
Sean
I've gradually been upgrading my pre facelift EP3 since I purchased it back in 2017. It's been a bit of a project car and is a great example in good condition with all servicing carried out on time, currently sitting at just over 80k. As of early 2020 I had undertaken the following mods:
- M Factory LSD Fitted at Area Motorsport
- Area Motorsport Track Yellow Speed Coilovers Fitted/Set Up
- New Genuine Honda Backbox
- New front calipers, discs all round, Pads all round and upgraded brake hoses with RBF 600 fitted
- Front LCAs polybushed, new track rod ends, shortened steering arms fitted
- Federal 595RSR Tyres
- Factory immobiliser reconditioned
- Front/Rear bumpers resprayed due to lacquer peel
- All wheels refurbed
- Eibach 15mm Spacers
I've used the car on a few track days and after getting the car set up with new coilovers and the LSD as well as a service with new engine oil, I took it on a track day at Cadwell park only to end up with a knocking engine by the end of the session. Suspected cause is that I didn't have a baffled sump fitted beforehand (I was unaware of the need for this until it was too late). I have had Area Motorsport have a quick look and they believe it is the little ends knocking.
So, to cut to the chase, how difficult is it to do a DIY rebuild on the engine? I have to say I'm no expert and have no experience working on engines, which I appreciate sounds like a recipe for disaster. However, my logic is that if I need a new engine anyway, is now not the time to give it a whirl and try and get some experience? Worst case is I buy another engine and get it fitted.
Appreciate any thoughts, especially if there is a good guide out there. I have a decent work space in my garage so can happily tinker away in evenings, even if it is just removing and replacing parts to build up my knowledge.
Thanks
Sean
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