Seized engine HELP!!!!

[MIKEYZCB7]

Okay I don't know why this happened,the timing belt on my 92 lx jumped(Maybe it was loose).I took the head off and all the valves are bent.My question is can I just replace the cylinder head? The pistons look okay...but I've yet to turn the engine.So should I look around for a cylinder head or a used engine.Any feedback would be great,Thanks

[h22-accord]

if the block is good and the piston i can jsut swap the head. this is the best time to do a swap

[deevergote]

If the pistons aren't gouged, you should be fine. Get a new head, timing belt, water pump, and timing belt tensioner, and you should be good to go. Another engine would be less work, though.

[MIKEYZCB7]

I don't know if I want to do a swap.I rather just get a new head.F22 head flows better anyway.

[deevergote]

Very true. And I can barely understand what sweet91accord said!

But yeah... the F22 head is great. If you're going to replace the head, then getting a P&P job on it may be something to consider. Open up the exhaust ports and the head really shines! I assume that since you know the pistons look good, you've already removed the old head? So you're halfway there, at least.

[MIKEYZCB7]

If the pistons aren't gouged, you should be fine. Get a new head, timing belt, water pump, and timing belt tensioner, and you should be good to go. Another engine would be less work, though.

Cool,but I still didn't turn the engine.I really hope they aren't stuck along the clyinder walls like you said.How much would a used engine cost vs. a new head timing belt water pump etc..

[MIKEYZCB7]

also I took the starter out to check if it was okay and the gear was completely broken off.Does that mean my flywhell is damaged to because that would suck.

[deevergote]

It depends where you get the parts. I'd spend the money and get genuine Honda parts... www.hondaautomotiveparts.com has some of the best prices. www.tasauto.com also has what you'd need, and I'd trust them completely. New stuff would be better than a used engine and if you can do the work yourself, probably cost about the same. A used engine would be easier, as it'd just be a matter of dropping it in... but you run the risk of it being in poor condition.

As for your engine, it's not difficult to turn it by hand. Stick a ratchet on the crank pulley and give it a turn. If the cylinder walls aren't scored, then it should be alright. If the tops of the pistons are damaged, that could cause a hot spot, which could lead to damaging detonation in the future. If the pistons have any damage to the tops of them, I'd either replace them as well, or get another engine.

[h22-accord]

im working in my gramar i know in bad lol sorry

[deevergote]

Type. Then read it. Read it out loud.

If you sound like a retard... retype it. Because that's how everyone else reads it, and that's all they have to judge your intelligence on. (yes, I ended a sentence with a preposition... sue me.)

[h22-accord]

no big deal lol

[deevergote]

When people can't understand what you type, and accidentally break something on their car because they misinterpreted your advice... that can be a problem. I don't like when that happens... and this site is my responsibility.

[MIKEYZCB7]

also I took the starter out to check if it was okay and the gear was completely broken off.Does that mean my flywhell is damaged to because that would suck.

what about my starter/flywhell?

[h22sparkle]

get an h22swap?

[91kid]

i got my f22a from the local wredking yard for 325 and it has a 90 day warentee and 110k miles on it... its gonna be pricey for new valves and such.. id go with a used engine if you can get one reasonable... bending the valves is from the pistons hitting them and id be willing to bet the pistons arnt in great shape from smacking the valves... best bet for the flywheel is to just visually inspect it but that requires pulling the motor..