it would make my life easier if I could just tell the people at the dealership the actual year and model my car is instead of having to remember which part I need from what car whenever I go in there. so are d and b series rod and main bearings the same?

 

I don't think they are. The only reason I say is becuase I have seen a chart with all those color code things, and the list said, "B series". Other than that, what the ---- do I know?

 

you only built a motor, you obviously don't know ----. thanks for the response.

 

they r not the same

 

looks like I'm going to be the proud owner of a 94 del sol vtec the next time I visit the dealership, I hate that car. what's your vin? I don't have car, just give me the parts.

 

i think some might be

i have a pack of acl bearings that says they are for b18a d16a....wierd

 

When you go into the dealership and just ask for bearings, they will not be able to give you a set since there are about 36 different combonations of bearings for hondas. There is a code on the block, and markings on the crank (and rod caps) you match these #'s together and use the chart thats inside the factory service manual to give you the bearing that was designed for that crank and block.

Pain in the *** yes.. But maybe the key to sucess in why hondas last over 300k miles.

Why when you go to shucks, pep boys, autozone and ask for a set of bearings for your d16a6, they just give you this "one set" thats suppose to be standard? I have no idea. I suppose all the bearings they give you are greens (in the middle) But since every motor is built different you have to be careful. Plastigauge is your friend.. use it!

Jeff