DOHC ZC Issues(my new motor)

SlammedtallboySlammedtallboy Wagonist
in Engine & Drivetrain
Will the oil pan from the RT fit on the DOHC ZC?
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  • CharbCharb Administrator
    To be honest with ya, I cant %100 remember. Some work on my car was done when I wasnt present. But I'm pretty sure we retained the oil pan from the DOHC when we put it in my RT.

    Either way, between the two you will have one that works.
  • evol911evol911 familEE
    Yes
  • SlammedtallboySlammedtallboy Wagonist
    Good because the pan off the ZC I'm looking at is all f@#$ed up.
  • evol911evol911 familEE
    ZC blocks are very very close to A6 blocks. Different head bolt pattern, oil cooler, and I think that is it. Maybe more, can't quite remember. Oil pans are the same, well the bolt pattern is the same, RT's have clearance for the transfer case. Sidenote: D16A1 (86-89 Integra) pans are different, they are longer and hold more oil. But you have to use the Integ oil pump, pan, pickup. Integra stuff doesn't work on our RT's though.
  • SlammedtallboySlammedtallboy Wagonist
    There is a ZC for sale that has been plummed for a turbo in the pan. will need to switch my rt pan on it to replaced the one with the hole in it. Trying to figure expense for picking one up and putting it in.
  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    Yes the DOHC ZC sump will clear the RT4WD transaxle. The flywheel cover plate needs to be the one from the RT4WD.
  • SlammedtallboySlammedtallboy Wagonist
    Should have my ZC at the shop within a few days :D :D :D Need an OBD0 dohc distributor though :(
  • ricefighterricefighter Wagonist
    Haydz wrote:
    Yes the DOHC ZC sump will clear the RT4WD transaxle. The flywheel cover plate needs to be the one from the RT4WD.

    hi! iwas just wandering if zc sump holds more like 4qts oil than the a6? if it is im gonna change mine on 88rt4wd coz id liked to run on an exact 4qt of oil. imho

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  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    What is a qt?
  • CharbCharb Administrator
    Haydz wrote:
    What is a qt?

    Sarcasm?

    Quart I would assume...
  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    I keep forgetting you Americans use imperial measurements...
  • SlammedtallboySlammedtallboy Wagonist
    So just make sure i got it right, my RT oil pan will fit on the dohc zc without any part swaps or mods.
  • evol911evol911 familEE
    Correct!
  • SlammedtallboySlammedtallboy Wagonist
    Picked up my ZC tonight :D :D 8) The guy even found the p/s pump and brackets, and also the a/c compressor and brackets :D :D Got a week to get it ready for the swap, can't wait!!! Now all i need is a distributor.
  • SlammedtallboySlammedtallboy Wagonist
    Anyone know if i can transfer the crank pulley from my rt over to the zc motor i have?
  • evol911evol911 familEE
    Slammedtallboy wrote:
    Picked up my ZC tonight :D :D 8) The guy even found the p/s pump and brackets, and also the a/c compressor and brackets :D :D Got a week to get it ready for the swap, can't wait!!! Now all i need is a distributor.


    I'm pretty sure the D16A1 distr. works, you might have to do some searching because I think it might be some certain years. Not sure though :?
  • SlammedtallboySlammedtallboy Wagonist
    Ya the 88 and 89 integra dist works, anyone know about my crank pulley issue?
  • SlammedtallboySlammedtallboy Wagonist
    Please help if you have any info
  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    No idea if it would work but you don't need to swap it... unless yours is damaged?
  • SlammedtallboySlammedtallboy Wagonist
    Mine has a huge chunk out of it!!!
  • evol911evol911 familEE
    Same as A6 right???
  • SlammedtallboySlammedtallboy Wagonist
    Hope so, some A6's have a smaller crank snout. Will know next week. Pressure tested the motor today. Come to find it has some high leak through, highest 85% :evil: :evil: Guess you can never believe people :evil: So today I tore it down, took the head apart, did a valve and seat grind. Now i need to get some valve guide seals and a new head gasket, more $$$ Also the guy i bought it from had an intake gasket on it and didn't even clean all the old paper gasket off. I swear some people are MORONS!!!! Still want to try and pick up all the parts i need and get this done next weekend, Fingers crossed.
  • SlammedtallboySlammedtallboy Wagonist
    Well here is the story, sat is my day to do this swap. Keep reading over my service manual to know what steps i need to take for a quick in and out. Guess i just hope all goes well!!! Will have about nine hours for the whole job :shock: Need to swap oil pan, throttle body, and wiring. Guess i just need luck on my side :D
  • SlammedtallboySlammedtallboy Wagonist
    Slammedtallboy wrote:
    Hope so, some A6's have a smaller crank snout. Will know next week. Pressure tested the motor today. Come to find it has some high leak through, highest 85% :evil: :evil: Guess you can never believe people :evil: So today I tore it down, took the head apart, did a valve and seat grind. Now i need to get some valve guide seals and a new head gasket, more $$$ Also the guy i bought it from had an intake gasket on it and didn't even clean all the old paper gasket off. I swear some people are MORONS!!!! Still want to try and pick up all the parts i need and get this done next weekend, Fingers crossed.
    Side note, redid my head myself. Tested it on tues, barely any leakage :D :D
  • SlammedtallboySlammedtallboy Wagonist
    Got the motor in, it runs but throws a check engine light. Code 4, any ideas? idles like crap and wont rev over 3000. So now it sits at my work :( Help please
  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    Sounds like your dizzy has a few issues. Crank angle sensor.
  • SlammedtallboySlammedtallboy Wagonist
    Brand new dizzy (88-89 Integra) Anymore ideas?
  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    Check wiring and ECU. Code 4 = Crank Angle Sensor which is inside those particular dizzys AFAIK.
  • wagodizzlewagodizzle Council Member and EDM expert
    i had the exact same issue when i went MPFI. code-4, wouldnt rev past 3000. turns out my wiring for the crank angle sensor was wrong at the ECU.

    but since you have an RT, its already MPFI.. so i would say try a different dizzy.
  • SlammedtallboySlammedtallboy Wagonist
    Update...GOt the code to go away, damn mixed wires :twisted: Car is really sluggish off the line. Any ideas?
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