butta_269 Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 I went to get another engine installed because of hydrolock. I have 00 EX. I asked for the same engine 1.6L d16. They even put 1.6 on my invoices. When I got my car back I have a d15b. I wanted the D16y8 just like I had in the car. How close are these two as far as specs go? (From what I saw the site only gives the specs for the USDM) and How do I tell if the new engine has vtec and is JDM as they claim? Do I need a new ECU now that they have put this engine in. I am not happy at this point. Check engine light is on and is giving P0113 P0505 P0122 p0118 They could not fix the problem and yet still managed to give me a unlimited mile 1 year warranty. They were charging me for every little thing and when all was said and done the cost was over $3000. And they wanted to charge more for the sensor issues listed above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH6TunerDaniel Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Id say yeah. 3 grand is a lot for a d15 swap. You are probably getting those codes because of running obd1 motor with an obd2 ecu. Shouldve bought my d when I still had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccordHEART Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Yeah, you got "hosed" big time. A d15 swap isn't even worth 1/3 of what you paid. If the engine has VTEC, the spark plugs will be in the front of your head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccordHEART Posted October 7, 2007 Share Posted October 7, 2007 Like in this picture. http://got-jdm.com/images/honda%20vtec%20sohc.bmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butta_269 Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 Most of the extra money was for parts such as a new starter, a/c charge , timing belt new motor mounts and reseal kit. the longblock was $725 and the Labor $1070 but the point is I requested the 1.6 and got a 1.5. Something has to be done here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRG7 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 You didn't get what you paid for, and what the invoice indicates so go ahead and fight it. Check for the vtec solenoid. If you have one, it's vtec equipped. Whether it's wired up is another story. Solenoid: http://www.ef-honda.com/ben/OPSnVTECsol.jpg http://www.hondaluvclub.com/forum2/uploads...DA_Solinoid.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butta_269 Posted October 9, 2007 Author Share Posted October 9, 2007 So I called the company that installed the engine.... And they wanted me to pay an additional $250 for the d16y8. I said hell no. They delivered the car to me with the CEL on, put the wrong engine in and they wanted me to pay. End result they are puting the d16y8 in at no cost to me and I still get my 1 year warranty. They knew they were wrong and had to fix it. I was ready to get a lawyer for this. My engine comes in, in about 3 days. If anyone ever needs another engine for their car dont use AMERICAN ENGINES INSTALLATIONS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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