I know i am a little late, just discovered your channel. I have been looking for inspiration for my 86 crx restoration, and its pushed me to finally do it. Are you a master welder and mechanic? Or are you learning as you go? Is there anything you have done that you would advise a backyard mechanic to avoid and alternatively get done professionally?
Hello, that's very cool to hear! I don't have any qualifications, just learned everything as a hobby. Main thing I'd advise is don't do it, if you have an option to just buy a clean car. Otherwise this was way too much work and I kinda regret spending 1 year of my life on it. If I didn't make these videos, it would have not been worth it. But that's only my perspective, everyone is different. If your car only needs a few patches, then go ahead, but it'd it's anything like mine... even if you get a second job and work hard 6 months, it will be faster with less effort.
And technically.. the roof structure was the worst, and the fact that every outer panel will warp no matter what you do. So I had to learn some basic panelbeating and using the shrinking disc and dolly. Least enjoyable was probably putting together the interior and dash, I hate that kind of work. Most frustrating was getting it running because of previous mods and nonstandard setup.
Thanks for that insight, i will definitely keep it in mind. I bought mine in 1991, drove it only summers, but the floors started to rust a bit, then the roof of my car port collapsed on it due to the weight of snow. I rescued it but it sustained some body damage on the roof, and fenders mostly so i stored it in my garage after which it sat unused for over 7 years while i pondered what to do. So my situation is different than yours but still a big job nevertheless. In my case there is more of an emotional attachment and if it was not for that i would just sell it and buy one in Arizona rust free. That would make more sense. Thanks for keeping the channel up, learned allot.
@@marct4234 ah yes, if it's sentimental and you feel like it's the right time in your life then go for it! You can also do things easier way than I did.. Car body is a hunk of layered metal, most of which is not visible. For example there is this Mugen CRX restoration video, maybe from Russia? It's on a channel Build Diaries. They fixed the floor with very simple method, which is 90% as good. I had to fix everything so it's invisible, because my country is very fussy about rust repair (basically if they discover any repair, it always has to go to an expensive and insanely strict inspection.. pretty much guaranteed to fail if it's not done to absolute perfection)
So rare now the 1st gen crx. Thank you from a fellow car enthusiast for saving it. Cool to see you are keeping it pretty stock. The temptation of a K swap or similar must have been hard to resist.
Super stoked to see this! I am a massive CRX fan and always have been. Here in the states they are all rotted (just like this one) and I do not possess the welding and metal work talent that you have so I have been hesitant to consider such a challenge. Love the work and the style of your videos, so keep it up!
Ty so much for support! Even if I now posses those skills, I wouldn't do it second time. It's still too much work to be worth it. Better make a family roadtrip to some desert state and pick up a non rusty shell, even if rest of the car is fried from the sun. Unless the CRXs go up so much in value that it will be worth two year's wages :D
Such a good job man, that engine had some serious carbon build up. It’s so cool the way these videos and how far this crx has come. I didn’t realize that gen crx came with a ZC motor. Must pull that thing around like nothing
Yes, I suspect something is wrong with the injection or ignition because it blows a lot of soot even after rebuild. It goes alright, though I'm not a big power guy - not responsible enough. I'd start overtaking in stupid places if I had power.
@@sidney9534 haha I know what you mean! I have the little b16a in my hatch I sometimes I get over zealous about it lol. I have to remember I’m still in a tin can with no airbags haha, did those engines come with PCV valves? I had a clogged one and it’s made my car smoke like crazy, I cleaned it out one day and found a crazy amount of soot build up cause oil to get stuck in the cylinder and burn. Just a thought
This thing is gonna be so sick! Btw in the future if u wanted to hop up the transmission and have a cg transmission, I believe you can put a cable b series LSD in it with a little modding of the casing, there's some information on it on redpepperracing forums but it would need to be dug up
@@sidney9534 also iirc if u wanted to get carbon lined synchros u can contact synchrotech they can put together the synchros necessary to rebuild it, carbon or brass (to my knowledge honda synchros are shared accross a bunch of models anyways), but it could also just be down to the fluid and keep in mind if u take apart ur transmission, it uses seals on the casing instead of RTV (might be important for internal clearances) so make sure u can get a hold of those/the kit u choose comes with those, i thought they were discontinued everywhere but seems like some kits have them still although the material seems different between kits in provided images
It's running! How long has the CRX been sitting? Was it always your car or did you happen to find it rotting away somewhere and picked it up for a project?
Yeah, I couldn't believe it either. The story is I wanted a classic car to weld on, because all these youtube rust repair guys, and cheap welders. Couldn't get a classic Mini I wanted and really didn't even have space. But my friend had this in his garden, and I talked him into letting me have a go at it. Wouldn't do it second time though! It was sitting on that spot for 10 years, but was rusty even before then. And had a hard life of an autocross racer.
TY, I just gathered random manuals from the internet. I uploaded them here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U0zThytJ5h8-EV0Jn9lXVIPnV9t8gSt4?usp=sharing (hope youtube allows the link)
Yyyeah, I got the parts all over 10 different invoices over several months, this all happened 7 months ago, and rockauto stock is changing all the time. Basically everything from 1986 Acura Integra fit, that's a good rule of thumb.
Если это ремонт скажем так "без отсутствия возможности сделать лучше" то пойдет, но мне как-то прямо глаза мозолит, что детали не домыл и герметика на прокладку намазал, да и покрасить крышки хотя бы стоило.
It's mostly complete already, final video is waiting! Released probably next week. Thanks for the offer, I don't think you'd want to pay that much :D I have to keep it for long to at least get some value back from it.
Hello, sorry for being late. I managed to catch Covid and fell into deep depression lately. But I'm trying to get better. It's almost done, just have to do finishing touches.
I bought it like this, but originally I think it came out of an Integra. But it's a direct bolt in on these cars. I think Prelude didn't have a ZC, rather the A series or early B sereis.
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I know i am a little late, just discovered your channel. I have been looking for inspiration for my 86 crx restoration, and its pushed me to finally do it. Are you a master welder and mechanic? Or are you learning as you go? Is there anything you have done that you would advise a backyard mechanic to avoid and alternatively get done professionally?
Hello, that's very cool to hear!
I don't have any qualifications, just learned everything as a hobby.
Main thing I'd advise is don't do it, if you have an option to just buy a clean car. Otherwise this was way too much work and I kinda regret spending 1 year of my life on it. If I didn't make these videos, it would have not been worth it. But that's only my perspective, everyone is different.
If your car only needs a few patches, then go ahead, but it'd it's anything like mine... even if you get a second job and work hard 6 months, it will be faster with less effort.
And technically.. the roof structure was the worst, and the fact that every outer panel will warp no matter what you do. So I had to learn some basic panelbeating and using the shrinking disc and dolly.
Least enjoyable was probably putting together the interior and dash, I hate that kind of work.
Most frustrating was getting it running because of previous mods and nonstandard setup.
Thanks for that insight, i will definitely keep it in mind. I bought mine in 1991, drove it only summers, but the floors started to rust a bit, then the roof of my car port collapsed on it due to the weight of snow. I rescued it but it sustained some body damage on the roof, and fenders mostly so i stored it in my garage after which it sat unused for over 7 years while i pondered what to do. So my situation is different than yours but still a big job nevertheless. In my case there is more of an emotional attachment and if it was not for that i would just sell it and buy one in Arizona rust free. That would make more sense. Thanks for keeping the channel up, learned allot.
@@marct4234 ah yes, if it's sentimental and you feel like it's the right time in your life then go for it!
You can also do things easier way than I did.. Car body is a hunk of layered metal, most of which is not visible. For example there is this Mugen CRX restoration video, maybe from Russia? It's on a channel Build Diaries. They fixed the floor with very simple method, which is 90% as good. I had to fix everything so it's invisible, because my country is very fussy about rust repair (basically if they discover any repair, it always has to go to an expensive and insanely strict inspection.. pretty much guaranteed to fail if it's not done to absolute perfection)
Its so insane to see how far this build has come considering you don't have a lot of the luxuries of a workshop. The end is in sight, keep it up man!
Haha, that's the reality of millenial life. Yes, only one part left! TY so much!
I love this here I mean the level of creativity in this series is perfect… in so many ways
Bro had me nervous at the end eeeww glad that problem was solved I almost shed a tear all that hard work
Just here to remind you that you have fans ready to catch the next episode when you're ready. Hope you're feeling better, love the build!
Thank you so much, appreciate the support. Yes, getting near, sorry to keep you guys waiting
Thanks for giving the motivation to start my crx project, ive been putting it off for years!
Happy to hear, I wish you good luck and lots of patience!
@@sidney9534 will do!!
So rare now the 1st gen crx. Thank you from a fellow car enthusiast for saving it. Cool to see you are keeping it pretty stock. The temptation of a K swap or similar must have been hard to resist.
Not very hard to be honest, when you don't have much money :D TY!
Super stoked to see this! I am a massive CRX fan and always have been. Here in the states they are all rotted (just like this one) and I do not possess the welding and metal work talent that you have so I have been hesitant to consider such a challenge. Love the work and the style of your videos, so keep it up!
Ty so much for support! Even if I now posses those skills, I wouldn't do it second time. It's still too much work to be worth it. Better make a family roadtrip to some desert state and pick up a non rusty shell, even if rest of the car is fried from the sun.
Unless the CRXs go up so much in value that it will be worth two year's wages :D
Love the channel bro 👍. I’m working on the same engine myself I can’t wait have fun and be safe
It's a neat engine for these small cars, eh? Light, sporty, simple, efficient.. All the kids want B-series, but that's heavy and very thirsty.
You are doing great job man, maybe the most enjoyable restoration series i ve seen. Lovely !
Thank you so much, there will be a finale soon!
Everyone who donated, check your emails, there's the final video and invitation to credits!
That is sick bro much respect and props I have a zc dohc obd1 on my 93 ej and I'm gonna build that bad boy best d series engine to boost bro
love this project! makes me happy when i see new episode !! :)
TY TY, one more and it'll be (mostly) done
@@sidney9534 r u going to restore new car? :)
@@atanaspalikrushev6084 Please no! I'm done, haha. Ok, maybe.. if it's something really cool. But I don't plan to start anything like this again.
@@sidney9534 one lada niva will be cool hehe
amazing work as always
Damn TH-cam algorithm is just showing me your channel.
Let the holy algorithm guide thee!
Love your videos dude, you got some real talent.
With great respect I'm posting this to my page!!✌️😎
Such a good job man, that engine had some serious carbon build up. It’s so cool the way these videos and how far this crx has come.
I didn’t realize that gen crx came with a ZC motor. Must pull that thing around like nothing
Yes, I suspect something is wrong with the injection or ignition because it blows a lot of soot even after rebuild.
It goes alright, though I'm not a big power guy - not responsible enough. I'd start overtaking in stupid places if I had power.
@@sidney9534 haha I know what you mean! I have the little b16a in my hatch I sometimes I get over zealous about it lol. I have to remember I’m still in a tin can with no airbags haha, did those engines come with PCV valves? I had a clogged one and it’s made my car smoke like crazy, I cleaned it out one day and found a crazy amount of soot build up cause oil to get stuck in the cylinder and burn. Just a thought
@@Tycrx89 Interesting, I think it just has a straight hose to intake, but I'll check again.
My suspicion is leaky injector or weak spark.
Good job 👏 👍
Thank you miss
This thing is gonna be so sick!
Btw in the future if u wanted to hop up the transmission and have a cg transmission, I believe you can put a cable b series LSD in it with a little modding of the casing, there's some information on it on redpepperracing forums but it would need to be dug up
Interesting bit of info, thank you! I'll probably crack open the transmission at some point, I feel like it doesn't shift as nicely as it should.
@@sidney9534 also iirc if u wanted to get carbon lined synchros u can contact synchrotech they can put together the synchros necessary to rebuild it, carbon or brass (to my knowledge honda synchros are shared accross a bunch of models anyways), but it could also just be down to the fluid
and keep in mind if u take apart ur transmission, it uses seals on the casing instead of RTV (might be important for internal clearances) so make sure u can get a hold of those/the kit u choose comes with those, i thought they were discontinued everywhere but seems like some kits have them still although the material seems different between kits in provided images
@@andyyu5973 important stuff, thank you!
It's running! How long has the CRX been sitting? Was it always your car or did you happen to find it rotting away somewhere and picked it up for a project?
Yeah, I couldn't believe it either. The story is I wanted a classic car to weld on, because all these youtube rust repair guys, and cheap welders. Couldn't get a classic Mini I wanted and really didn't even have space. But my friend had this in his garden, and I talked him into letting me have a go at it. Wouldn't do it second time though!
It was sitting on that spot for 10 years, but was rusty even before then. And had a hard life of an autocross racer.
Nice work 😮❤
я в шоке от герметика на прокладку)))
Really nice build im currently building one D16A9 Euro spec ZC. Where did you find the torque specs and sequences for this engine?
TY, I just gathered random manuals from the internet. I uploaded them here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U0zThytJ5h8-EV0Jn9lXVIPnV9t8gSt4?usp=sharing (hope youtube allows the link)
That is certainly an interesting way of lapping valves
It's the bogan way
car go brrrrrrrrrrrrrr
GenZ is welcome here too :D
Hi Sidney is this rebuild in the UK or elsewhere? And you are doing an amazing job.
It's pretty much on the opposite side of the world from the UK! And thank you so much!
Do you have the list of all the part numbers for the replacement of head gasket etc…?
Not exactly a list, but for the engine I used parts from 1986 Acura Integra at RockAuto.com
Awesome work!! Are you based in nz?
Thanks, yes, that's correct!
Restoring One of these engines myself, what Oil filter did you use?
Some filter from RockAuto, from 1986 Acura Integra. 2 USD, best deal ever
@@sidney9534 I believe 91 crx si filters work also
@@liusperez7735 from the same engine perhaps, but careful about the thread - it's larger than other Hondas
That engine really did need a rebuild. Really gunked up. Is it a ZC or a D16A1?
ZC first gen, so 119hp on paper. It wasn't the worst, but all the seals leaked, so might as well do it all, that's what I thought.
Rare engine
you ever want to sell that dohc zc let me
links to the parts used would be amazing. long live the gen 1 ZC!
Yyyeah, I got the parts all over 10 different invoices over several months, this all happened 7 months ago, and rockauto stock is changing all the time.
Basically everything from 1986 Acura Integra fit, that's a good rule of thumb.
@@sidney9534 ahh awesome, i got an 85 integra.. but might go down the 4age route due to lack of availability
Если это ремонт скажем так "без отсутствия возможности сделать лучше" то пойдет, но мне как-то прямо глаза мозолит, что детали не домыл и герметика на прокладку намазал, да и покрасить крышки хотя бы стоило.
Да, могло быть и лучше, я допустил некоторые ошибки. Но в итоге двигатель работает механически хорошо, так что я доволен.
when will this car complete? I want buy it from you :)
It's mostly complete already, final video is waiting! Released probably next week. Thanks for the offer, I don't think you'd want to pay that much :D I have to keep it for long to at least get some value back from it.
ep 08 when? :(
Hello, sorry for being late. I managed to catch Covid and fell into deep depression lately. But I'm trying to get better. It's almost done, just have to do finishing touches.
@@sidney9534 As much as we want ep8, take care of yourself first. We'll be here regardless.
Is this the engine that she brings or is it from a prelude?

I bought it like this, but originally I think it came out of an Integra. But it's a direct bolt in on these cars. I think Prelude didn't have a ZC, rather the A series or early B sereis.
@@sidney9534 thank you 👍