Acura 10002-P72-A01 General Assembly, Cylinder Block =A.C.L. =Q. (B18C1) (B18C2)

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Planning ahead is crucial to arrange for all necessary tools and equipment prior to starting the job, which helps ensure a smoother process.

The engine must be disassembled in a specific order, starting with the intake and exhaust manifolds, valve cover, timing belt covers and bolts, timing belt and sprockets, rocker arm assembly and camshaft(s), cylinder head, water pump, oil pan, oil pump and pick-up tube, oil jets (for specific engine models), piston/connecting rod assemblies, rear main oil seal retainer, main bearing caps (or bearing cap bridge) and lower main bearings, and finally the crankshaft and upper main bearings.

Use a chain hoist to lower the assembly into the engine compartment, and complete the installation by reversing the removal steps.

Yes, it's advisable to have the block checked for hidden cracks by an automotive machine shop equipped for this work.

Before beginning engine reassembly, ensure you have all necessary new parts, gaskets, and seals, along with common hand tools, a 1/2-inch drive torque wrench, a piston ring installation tool, a piston ring compressor, short lengths of rubber or plastic hose for connecting rod bolts, Plastigage, feeler gauges, a fine-tooth file, new engine oil, engine assembly lubricant with molybdenum disulfide, gasket sealant, and thread locking compound.

A short block includes an engine block with an installed crankshaft and piston/connecting rod assemblies, along with new bearings and correct clearances, allowing for easy attachment of existing components with minimal machine work.

Simply separate the caps from the engine block and then detach the bearing inserts from both the caps and the block. Tag the bearings to indicate their original cylinder and whether they were in the cap or the block, then set them aside.