Car_Freak

hi, new guy here.....
I have the chance to buy a 92 Prelude 2.2 for a very low price, the catch... the car needs a balance shaft seal. It has 250,000 kms on it and runs very well except for the leak. My question is, would it be worth my time to repair the car or forget about it. What all is involved in replacing the seal. Thanks

rayslude

price? and if its the F22, dont fix it, just buy an H22 and do the swap

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red92si

I agree... depending on the price. If its a couple grand, then just get it and swap in a H22 and then you have an awesome Prelude for under $5k with an engine that will have 35,000-40,000km instead of 250,000km.

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Tyler

Car_Freak

well im not sure if its an H or F, its a 16 valve single overhead cam, 5 speed car. And the price is only $200

dudefromaz

its probably a f22
heres some specs from wikipedia
F22A

This engine series was used in the Honda Accord and Honda Prelude S. Aside from differences in tuning, these engines are substantially similar.

Specifications

* Bore × Stroke: 85.0 × 95.0 mm
* Displacement: 2156 cc
* Valve Configuration: SOHC, 16 valves, Non vtec
* Compression ratio: 8.8:1
* Max power:
o F22A1: 125 hp (93 kW) @ 5200 rpm
o F22A4: 130 hp (97 kW) @ 5200 rpm
o F22A6: 140 hp (104 kW) @ 5600 rpm
o F22A7: 150 hp (110 kW) @ 5900 rpm (147hp/108kW with automatic transmission)
* Max torque:
o F22A1: 137 ft·lbf (186 N m) @ 4000 rpm
o F22A4: 142 ft·lbf (193 N m) @ 4000 rpm
o F22A6: 142 ft·lbf (193 N m) @ 4500 rpm
o F22A7: 145 ft·lbf (198 N m) @ 5000 rpm

rayslude

its an F22. buy the car for $200, spend another $2k on the H22 swap, done and done

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G_Loc

+1 on that

How's the body?

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Car_Freak

the body has some rust and dents, but now there is a new problem, the car doesnt start all the time, but never had an issue before. any common problems or something quick?

G_Loc

Probably the main relay, do a quick search, its been covered dozens and dozens of times

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