Want to rebuild engine. What work will I need a machine shop for?
I have done a lot of minor car work myself, but this is the first time I've looked into doing an engine rebuild. It's a Honda b18c, and I'm just wondering what work I could likely do myself with basic garage tools, and what work I'll definitely need a machine shop for?
If you are confident in yourself, then all the engine parts obviousely, and the tools needed to disassemble the engine
You will need much more than "basic tools"! A honing machine, piston ring compressor, etc etc… You can ask a shop if the price for a rebuild would be less if you remove the top end BUT it's not likely
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