1987 Honda Prelude Engine Parts

This table covers the camshafts that open the valves. Read more

3 Camshaft parts are listed for the 1987 Honda Prelude, from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, MELLING and TOPLINE. 1 part fits every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0564787, MELLING HSC11 and TOPLINE CAMH17.

This table covers the Camshaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

One part is listed for the 1987 Honda Prelude — DURA-BOND HA1.

This table covers the seals at each camshaft end. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

15 Camshaft Seal parts for the 1987 Honda Prelude come from 13 brands — APEX, ELRING, CONTINENTAL and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is CONTINENTAL CS11429. 13 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

This table covers the connecting rods between each piston and the crankshaft. Read more

One part is listed for the 1987 Honda Prelude — TOPLINE CRH15.

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

13 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 1987 Honda Prelude, from KING ENGINE BEARINGS, MAHLE / CLEVITE, ENGINETECH and 3 other brands. MAHLE / CLEVITE CB1353H carries the "Popular" badge. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 7 are engine-specific.

In the High Performance grade, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and MAHLE / CLEVITE supply 6 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MAHLE / CLEVITE CB1353H.

The Standard Replacement section lists 7 options from MAHLE / CLEVITE, ENGINETECH, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 3 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. MAHLE / CLEVITE CB1353P is listed in this group.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

5 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1987 Honda Prelude, from APEX, AJUSA, FEL-PRO and 2 other brands. APEX ACS1008 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1987 Prelude.

Listed part numbers: APEX ACS1008, AJUSA 54036200 and FEL-PRO CS9429, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

13 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 1987 Honda Prelude come from 6 brands — TOPLINE, KING ENGINE BEARINGS, BECK/ARNLEY and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH BC2200.

The High Performance section: 1 option from KING ENGINE BEARINGS. KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5168XP is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 7 parts, from TOPLINE, ENGINETECH, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and 3 other brands. A representative part number is ENGINETECH BC2200.

5 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

9 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 1987 Honda Prelude come from 7 brands — BCA, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, NATIONAL and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is BCA NS99315. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include BCA NS99315, NATIONAL 99139 and BCA NS99139, among others listed above.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

22 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1987 Honda Prelude come from 13 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, NATIONAL and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is APEX ABS100. 20 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

13 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 1987 Honda Prelude, from APEX, FEL-PRO, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 6 other brands. APEX AHG116 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

10 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1987 Honda Prelude, from APEX, AJUSA, TOPLINE and 4 other brands. APEX AHS1016 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the block heaters that warm the coolant or oil in cold weather. Read more

This group shows a single part: KAT'S HEATERS 11411.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

7 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1987 Honda Prelude, from AJUSA, APEX, TOPLINE and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 50142200, AJUSA 50132600 and APEX AFS1016, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

5 Exhaust Valve parts for the 1987 Honda Prelude come from 5 brands — ENGINETECH, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, QUALCAST and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH EM2533. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH EM2533, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RX9261 and QUALCAST 1010193, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Expansion plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

10 Expansion Plug parts are listed for the 1987 Honda Prelude, from PIONEER, MELLING, QUALCAST and 2 other brands. ENGINETECH PK917 carries the "Popular" badge. 4 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.

This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

11 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 1987 Honda Prelude, from FEL-PRO, AJUSA, APEX and 4 other brands. CORTECO 23488 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

6 Intake Valve parts for the 1987 Honda Prelude come from 6 brands — MELLING, ENGINETECH, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is MELLING V5192. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include MELLING V5192, ENGINETECH IM2538 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RV9262, among others listed above.

This table covers the mounts that hold the engine to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

12 Motor Mount parts for the 1987 Honda Prelude come from 4 brands — ANCHOR, WESTAR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ANCHOR 8014. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 9 are engine-specific.

This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable. Read more

22 Oil parts for the 1987 Honda Prelude come from 2 brands — MOBIL and VALVOLINE. The "Popular" part is MOBIL 125195. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 2.0L L4.

The Conventional section lists 2 options from VALVOLINE — grouped under the catalog's "Conventional" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. VALVOLINE 797671 is listed in this group.

The Full Synthetic section lists 8 options from MOBIL — full-synthetic oils. MOBIL 125195 is listed in this group.

In the High Mileage (>75,000 Miles) grade, MOBIL and VALVOLINE supply 9 parts: oils grouped for high-mileage engines. A representative part number is MOBIL 125202.

The Synthetic Blend section lists 3 options from MOBIL — synthetic-blend oils. MOBIL 124406 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Oil Cooler Mounting kits. Read more

HAYDEN supplies both parts for the 1987 Honda Prelude. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1987 Prelude.

Part numbers include HAYDEN 238 and HAYDEN 153.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

11 Oil Drain Plug parts for the 1987 Honda Prelude come from 5 brands — DORMAN, ELRING, AGS and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is AGS ODP00007. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 2.0L L4.

In the Piggyback grade, DORMAN supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Piggyback" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is DORMAN 65229.

In the Twist Drain grade, DORMAN supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Twist Drain" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is DORMAN 092020.

In the Universal grade, DORMAN supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Universal" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is DORMAN 65102.

8 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

5 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts are listed for the 1987 Honda Prelude, from ULTRA-POWER, DORMAN, AJUSA and 1 other brand. DORMAN 095144 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1987 Prelude.

Part numbers include DORMAN 095144, AJUSA 22007400 and ELRING 243600, among others listed above.

This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck. Read more

4 Oil Filler Cap parts for the 1987 Honda Prelude come from 4 brands — BECK/ARNLEY, GATES, MOTORAD and 1 other brand. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 2.0L L4.

This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 0160125, GATES 31109 and MOTORAD MO81 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive. Read more

17 Oil Filter parts for the 1987 Honda Prelude come from 13 brands — VARIOUS MFR, BOSCH, WIX and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is WIX 51334XP. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 2.0L L4.

The Economy section lists 6 options from VARIOUS MFR, BOSCH, FRAM and 2 other brands — the catalog's value-priced group. BOSCH 72228WS is listed in this group.

The High Performance / Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from WIX and MOBIL — grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. WIX 51334XP is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from BOSCH, DENSO, WIX and 6 other brands. A representative part number is BOSCH 3312.

This table covers the Oil Filter Support tubes. Read more

One part is listed for the 1987 Honda Prelude — AUTOTECNICA HA1416938.

This table covers the oil pans that hold the engine's oil sump. Read more

5 Oil Pan parts are listed for the 1987 Honda Prelude, from LILAND GLOBAL, ATP, DORMAN and 2 other brands. LILAND GLOBAL IHOP01A carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1987 Prelude.

Listed part numbers: LILAND GLOBAL IHOP01A, ATP 103037 and DORMAN 264400, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

5 Oil Pan Gasket parts for the 1987 Honda Prelude come from 5 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO OS30469R. Every part fits both the 1.8L L4 and the 2.0L L4.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO OS30469R, APEX AOP107 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0990908, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Oil pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit. Read more

5 Oil Pump parts for the 1987 Honda Prelude come from 4 brands — ENGINETECH, SKP, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is SKP SKPM150. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 2 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 2 options from SKP and ENGINETECH. SKP SKPM150 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from ENGINETECH, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and TOPLINE. A representative part number is ENGINETECH EP150.

This group includes SKP SKPM150, ENGINETECH EPK128 and ENGINETECH EP150 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Pump. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

One part is listed for the 1987 Honda Prelude — BECK/ARNLEY 0396323.

This table covers the O-rings that seal the oil-pump pickup tube. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

This group shows a single part: AJUSA 16010800.

This table covers the pistons that travel in each cylinder. Typical signs include knock, blow-by, or a cylinder that will not hold compression. Piston work is a short-block job. Match bore, pin and ring pack in the notes — not the photo. Read more

6 Piston parts are listed for the 1987 Honda Prelude, from ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, TOPLINE and ENGINETECH.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH K45194P, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RY6227 and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS RY6395, among others listed above.

This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall. Read more

4 Piston Ring parts are listed for the 1987 Honda Prelude, from TOPLINE, BECK/ARNLEY and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS.

Listed part numbers: BECK/ARNLEY 0138153, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 0216107 and TOPLINE RSH15, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the rocker arms that transfer cam motion to the valves. Read more

2 Rocker Arm parts for the 1987 Honda Prelude come from TOPLINE.

Part numbers include TOPLINE RAH15A and TOPLINE RAH15B.

This table covers the Thrust washers. Read more

5 Thrust Washer parts for the 1987 Honda Prelude come from 4 brands — KING ENGINE BEARINGS, ENGINETECH, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH TW1134. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH TW1134, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS 1T1952 and KING ENGINE BEARINGS TW152AM, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Timing belts. Typical signs include squeal on cold start, cracked ribs, or glazing. Spin the tensioner and idlers by hand while the belt is off. Read more

7 Timing Belt parts are listed for the 1987 Honda Prelude, from CONTINENTAL, CLOYES, GATES and 3 other brands. CONTINENTAL T160 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1987 Prelude.

Economy: 1 part, from CLOYES. A representative part number is CLOYES B160.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from CONTINENTAL, GATES, DAYCO and 2 other brands. CONTINENTAL T160 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: CONTINENTAL T160 and CLOYES B160, plus the other parts above.