Project George: Restoring a 1974 Mk1 Honda Civic [EP06] The Engine is BUILT!

So the engine is fully rebuilt and ready to go back in the car. Sadly the car isn't ready for it and a lot more work is needed on the shell.

[@b-boystancehonda3228]

Awesome work and excellent explanations

[@LOLLYBONGO]

Great series thanks for putting together. Who did the engine rebuild and can you tell us what it cost you? Did you consider swapping it?

[@philsayer9797]

Block deck skim, rebore/rehone (.25mm), head skim etc. all carried out by RES in Sheffield (UK) and cost around £250. Honda OEM Pistons and Rings £200. New valves, bearings (Main and rods), seals and gaskets £180, Water pump, cambelt and tensioner £75. Replacement engine around £250 so around £1000 for everything - built up by myself so no cost there! :-) I wanted to keep the car original so opted for another EB1 engine with Hondamatic gearbox.
www.theenginespecialists.co.uk/

[@LOLLYBONGO]

Phil Sayer where are you sourcing things like water pump and pistons?
Have you considered a mk1 Accord? I’m in Perth WA and have an option to attempt a very rusty local Mk1 civic or a pristine Accord from Queensland. Dilemmas...

[@philsayer9797]

@@LOLLYBONGO Mostly Ebay and Facebook Groups. Some parts also came from RockAuto in the USA and other Civic restorers in the UK who have been saving/storing parts for many years. I have owned a Mk1 Accord in the past and they're great cars! (avoid the rusty cars at all costs though!)