Honda Civic Service Manual page 155

Cylinder Honing
Only a scored or scratched cylinder bore should be
n o n e o .
M e a s u r e t h e c y l i n d e r b o r e s { s e e p a g e 7 - 1 5 ) .
lf the block is to be reused, hone the cylinders and
remeasure the bores.
H o n e t h e c y l i n d e r b o r e s w i t h h o n i n g o i l a n d a f i n e
(400 grit) stone in a 60 degree cross-hatch pattern
(A). Use only a rigid hone with 400 grit or finer
stone such as Sunnen, Ammco, or equivalent. Do
not use stones that are worn or broken.
W h e n h o n i n g i s c o m p l e t e , t h o r o u g h l y c l e a n t h e
engine block of all metal particles. Wash the
cylinder bores with hot soapy water, then dry and
oil them immediately to prevent rusting. Never use
solvent, it will only redistribute the grit on the
c y l i n d e r w a l l s .
lf scoring or scratches are still present in the
cylinder bores after honing to the service limit,
rebore the cylinder block. Some light vertical
scoring and scratching is acceptable if it is not deep
enough to catch your fingernail and does not run
the full length of the bore.
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