EM1 Reliability

[jaz3]

Hi All, im in the process of buying an EM1 and the one im interested in has high k's - 150,000ks. I am getting it for a good price but im just concerned on the reliability of the b16a when the engine reaches this many kms, I dont know a real lot about hondas so I thought I would raise the question. I just dont want to buy it and find im constantly spending money fixing things up.

Do people start coming across many problems when their b16a when the engine goes over 150,000?

What are the common issues? oil leaks?

It has a full service history and timing belt has been done. I am also getting a complete inspection before purchase.

Thanks heaps

[simonnowis]

150k isnt that high, it can easily clock alot higher with little maintanence.
then again it really comes down to how well the engine was taken care of, serviced regularly?
since you even getting an inspection they will list the issues, but yeh 150k isnt that high

[turbo convert]

yeah well thats it do a full inspection check that the timing belt and blah blah has beeen changed and service records are correct..................if so mate i doubt you will have a problem, HONDA is prob the most reliable engines so i would say if you would buy something with high km's make sure its honda :wave:
Also b16a2 is a good motor............:p

[dupac->]

my ek1 has 250 000kms first engine

still runs like a dream. so im sure the b16a should be able to take more of a beating

[mrwillz]

its a civic

[TheGoodDeal]

Read this thread then you will know how reliable civic engine were?
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91790

[kleo]

my em1 is abt 150,000. Still runs like its on tofu.

Honda engines last forevah.

[jaz3]

Kleo, have you had any major issues/faults with it?

I bought my EM1 on the weekend, had it inspected by state roads and all is good. No leaks or anything like that.

There is an annoying rattle in the cabin from the rear left suspension which is driving me absolutely crazy though!!

[steve88]

my D series is on 198k's and its running fine, gbox bearings need replacing so check out for that in your B series

[EK1.6LCIV]

Cant beat them for being a great car to run in terms of maintenance, my coupe is nearing the 200k, still goin well

[jaz3]

Well, so far very happy with it.

Its amazing the amount of k's on some of these civics and still running well!

[DEMON83]

Had my EM1 for over a year 163k or so on the clock and still puts 101Kw to the front wheels with full metal cat and 2.15" cat back and short ram intake and Royal Purpule engine oil.... B16a2 KICKS ASS! about to put in a B18c JDM type R engine.

[wasabi]

my mate has a EK4 and its done 240 000 + and he still smashes it around track days.

[kraiye]

keep it maintained and you'll be able to thrash it for another 100K k's

[SHOGUNOVDDRK]

Keep it maintained and it will run for another 200k's

My car atm is on 26XXXXk's and doesnt miss a bit (sure could use a tune up but thats it)

I know i can still get another 100,000k's out of her

Honda's are reliable

If the car isnt beat on at a constant rate then it should be fine

[55EXX]

my d series is the same 24XXXX and still going strong! keep her serviced and treat it well she'll go another 200k or keep her serviced and enjoy your redline and 100k+ still

[kraiye]

... or keep her serviced and enjoy your redline and 100k+ still
thats what i said ;)
"keep it maintained and you'll be able to thrash it for another 100K k's"

:p

[black_em1]

my EM1 done 147,xxx and it has no problem at all...still running well!!

[DOHCTR Coopz!]

just clicked over 150km... perfect! loving life... :)

[Rice_banger]

how are peoples gear boxes holding up tough ?

just wondering since ive got stuffed sychros at just 100K km

[wasabi]

my gearbox is fine.. clocked 125 k

[czy_sol87]

my b16a2 has 230xxx on the clock and its still goin strong, but yeh first things to go are probly the gearbox syncros, mine are gone....
i would regularly service the gearbox ie change the oil so the gears stay well lubbed:p