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Why do this ? valve replacement cam install k20a2 oil pump installation ARP rod bolt installation bearing inspection blown head gasket timing k20z3 leaking coolant from behind t-stat housing. Crank and block might be still good. In part two of the cracked K20Z3 engine block replacement, I go thru the steps to disassemble the engine and reassemble the new replacement block. I hope this helps someone who is looking for a replacement block. Someone had most likely blown the org. initially thought the car just had a blown head gasket and got It didn’t necessarily grenade, but these blocks have a known casting issue that cause them to crack here. its a little different since im using the crank position sensor What is the 2. Is there anything I So I had been battling this coolant leak for about a week, only to find out it’s coming from the block. initially thought the car just had a blown head gasket and got that fixed to find out the bottom block was The K20Z3 has a bit of history with cracking from the water jacket (around the cylinders) through to the breather area (where the water pump housing mounts). Honda actually had put a warranty for this issue but it In part three of the cracked K20Z3 engine block replacement, I go thru the steps to finish reassembling the new replacement block and install it in the car. Not leaking from any hoses, could it be my waterpump case? Could my block be cracked? Anyone have a similar My civic si cracked the block now im looking for insight on a k24a swap with 280hp Jump to Latest 1. I want to start a So I had been battling this coolant leak for about a week, only to find out it’s coming from the block. I hope this helps someone who is looking for a replacement The cracked blocks allow coolant to seep out, resulting in overheating and eventually complete engine failure. It Hi,I've been in the market for a used SI and am wondering what the common causes of K20Z3s are? It looks like infrequent oil changes will impact the timing chain and people missing shifts I have a k24z3 (2010 tsx) block w/k20z1 head in my integra right now it runs great. $60 take um here's how to disassemble a k20z3 engine. 0L K20A/K20C/K20Z Engine design and features, its the most common . In this video, I go thru the tell tell signs of how to identify and inspect a cracked K series block. So at this point I’m thinking it’s a cracked block or my water pump 4 Piston Racing Short block assembly: Chamfer and debur all sharp edges and oil galleys, chamfer bearing housings and bottom of cylinder bore High pressure so wondering if anybody has cracked a K series Block with normal bolt-ons cause i cracked mine somehow lol In this video, I go thru the tell tell signs of how to identify and inspect a cracked K series block. How common is the K20 block crack? Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. It’s cracked right behind the thermostat case (next to the knock sensor). 4K views 32 replies 8 participants last post by EZER Aug 14, 2025 E It didn’t necessarily grenade, but these blocks have a known casting issue that cause them to crack here. Is there anything I can do to The Honda K-series engine is a line of four-cylinder four-stroke car engines introduced in 2001. The K20Z3 has a bit of history with cracking from the water jacket (around the cylinders) through to the breather area (where the water pump housing mounts). Honda actually had put a warranty for this issue but it PNC-2 cylinder head. Honda sent a warranty extension letter But upon closer inspection, I see a bunch of spider-web-like cracks on the inside of the block around where the actual cylinder wall starts going So I had been battling this coolant leak for about a week, only to find out it’s coming from the block. K20z3 and thought it was a type r motor or was just broke and made it work. K20z3 block from 06 civic si, oil pan cracked, thrust washer fell out. Sent head off to machine shop and they said it’s perfect. 8th gen civic k20z3 engine cracked33 I have a 2012 honda civic si with a leaking exhaust valve in my engine , car has been going in limp mode and its finished and honda wants 7k to replace the engine . It’s cracked right behind the thermostat case (next k20z3 bottom block (cracked)still has good parts to salvage , crankshaft ,oil pump etc. Ross and pistons still in block. 0L K20A/K20C/K20Z Engine? Is it good or bad? Read about Honda 2. No warping or cracks. The K-series engines are equipped with DOHC valvetrains k20z3 bottom block (cracked)still has good parts to salvage , crankshaft ,oil pump etc.