So here we go, another swap parts list.
Except after digging around the last couple of weeks I can't find solid answers to the questions I have, so I figure a new thread is in order.
BACKGROUND
I drive a 2003 EP3, still rocking the original A3 after 256k miles and almost 11 years.
She still runs pretty strong but time and miles add up.
I burn more oil than I'm comfortable with, and suspect the head gasket may be starting to leak.
I've thought about swapping in the past, but it looks like it's time to start working on it in earnest.
GOALS
K24A1 swap
Reliable daily driver
NA for the foreseeable future
PARTS - KNOWN
CRV passenger mount - got; came with my engine.
EM2 sway bar - I'm running an ITR header: May not be necessary but I wouldn't mind a lighter front sway anyway.
Plan to re-use all of the pertinent stuff from the A3 (PRC manifold, starter, etc)
PARTS - QUESTIONS
Z3 oil pump
What exactly is the parts list for this?
I've seen that you need the pump, baffle, and pan.
But I've also seen it said that you can run the K24 pan, which is preferable since it's stamped steel.
What about the oil pump chain?
Chain guides?
Do I just buy part #29 from the diagram below and plug it in?
http://www.hondapartscheap.com/auto-...6-speed-manual
Is there a balancing procedure?
Starter
Plan on replacing this since you're supposed to use the A3 unit, but mine is grindy.
The engine came with one, but it looks pretty worn.
So, K20A3, or K24A1?
Does it matter?
Head Studs
So one of these snapped already, when starting to take the valve cover off for clean up.
Figure it's a good excuse to upgrade to ARP studs, but I only see the K20A2 and A3 listed as applications on ARP's website.
Will ARP studs work on the K24? I know it's a slightly taller engine, but is that height somewhere else?
Miscellaneous
I know the external parts, sensors etc are all supposed to swap straight over, but does anyone have any insight? Any snag areas?
PROCEDURES
The davis guide is pretty solid, but I've got a couple grey areas.
Transmission: pull with the motor?
Unbolt in the car?
When I'm hooking it back up, clutch alignment?
External systems like alternator, water pump, AC etc: bolt on, then drop the motor in? I assume so but maybe that's wrong lol!
I know a lot of this has been touched on, but after serious digging I couldn't find anything comprehensive.
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