Vtec selenoid

2001 HONDA ACCORD
223 MILES
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CEVANS
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I was told that my accord is burning oil. its a 2.3 automatic 4dr. I just last year paid 2k for a built trans. The car is almost paid off. I dont want to go through the hassle of new car payments. I was told either spend a lot of money in engine work on rings and stuff or get a replacement motor. Any ideas on where I can get a good used honda motor. I was told JDMTiger motors or something from Japan? Is there a motor v6 motor that will fit in this car and fit to the trans? I figure if I have to look into a new motor better get something that could perform a little better.

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Aug 2, 2012 at 4:31 PM
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HMAC300
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you can check into a junkyard for a used one, or there are plenty of engine rebuilders around. Have a mechanic do a compressioncheck on it though that will tell you a lot, it cold be a pcv system or just need valve seals
Aug 2, 2012 at 4:44 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Mostly the fault lies with the valve seals as Honda engine seldom have problems with the rings.
Aug 2, 2012 at 6:07 PM
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