Compare CR-Z engine prices. Rebuilt K20/L15 units for ZF1 (2010-2016) with 12m warranty from UK suppliers.
Need a reliable replacement engine for your Honda CR-Z?
Engine Finders specializes in CR-Z hybrid powertrains with solutions for common IMA battery and engine wear patterns across all variants.
Rebuilt with upgraded IMA components to address hybrid system wear.
Fully remanufactured to OEM specs with updated valve train parts.
Reconditioned with IMA battery compatibility testing included.
Plug-and-play hybrid units with full IMA integration for ZE2/ZE3.
Refurbished with updated oil pump gears to prevent timing wear.
Low-mileage used units with full IMA health report and history.
Engine Finders connects UK drivers with vetted specialists for reliable, reconditioned Honda CR-Z replacement engines. From K20 and L15 engine families found across the CR-Z series range, whether you're battling timing chain wear in older K20 engines or oil pump issues in later L15 variants, Engine Finders makes it easy to locate the right engine, fast.
The K20 engine family in CR-Z series vehicles is prone to timing chain wear across all variants from 2010-2016. Our specialists address the root cause by upgrading the tensioner mechanism and chain guides with Honda's recommended improved components, ensuring long-term reliability across the entire range.
The L15B engine family in later CR-Z series suffers from oil pump and VTEC system failures across all variants. Our rebuilds include upgraded oil pumps and VTEC components with Honda's improved specifications, addressing the series-wide design limitations that affect the entire range.
The Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system in CR-Z series requires specialized knowledge across all hybrid-equipped variants. Our specialists ensure complete compatibility between the engine and hybrid system components, preventing costly integration issues across the entire range.
The K20 engine family across CR-Z series shares common block design characteristics that can develop cracks and cooling system problems. Our comprehensive inspection process addresses these series-wide issues, ensuring the rebuilt engine will perform reliably across all K20-equipped variants.
The ZF1 chassis platform used across the entire CR-Z series requires specific engine mounting solutions. Our specialists ensure proper mounting alignment and integration with the unique CR-Z platform, preventing vibration and alignment issues that affect the entire range.
Each CR-Z variant requires specific ECU programming and calibration to work optimally with the new engine. Our specialists handle complete ECU compatibility across all series variants, ensuring proper integration and performance across the entire range.
The cooling system requirements vary between K20 and L15 engines in the CR-Z series, requiring specialized knowledge for proper integration. Our rebuilds include cooling system components optimized for each engine family across all variants.
Our warranty specifically covers CR-Z series-wide issues including timing chain wear, VTEC system failures, and hybrid integration problems. This comprehensive coverage addresses the unique challenges of the entire ZF1 generation, providing peace of mind across all variants.
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Engine Finders connects UK drivers with specialists for reliable, reconditioned Honda CR-Z replacement engines. Whether battling K20Z3 timing chain tensioner failures across early 2009-2012 petrol variants or K20A2 oil pressure issues in later models, we provide direct OEM-spec solutions.
The Honda CR-Z underwent two distinct generations: the original 2009-2012 models featuring the K20Z3 engine with i-VTEC technology, and the 2012-2016 facelift models with updated K20A2 powertrains. All K20Z3 engines (2009-2012) suffered timing chain tensioner failures addressed in Honda Service Bulletin 09-018, while 2012-2016 K20A2 variants share oil pressure regulator vulnerabilities regardless of trim level. The facelift models introduced revised ECU programming but inherited the same cylinder head design flaws, creating identical failure patterns across both generations for high-mileage owners.
CR-Z engine families span both generations with shared components and common failure points across variants.
All CR-Z engines share the same block architecture and cylinder head design, meaning failure patterns affect both hybrid and standard variants identically. The hybrid systems do not impact engine internals but share the same timing and oil pressure components.
For CR-Z owners: Used engines carry high risk due to shared K20Z3/K20A2 failure patterns across all model years. Reconditioned units with updated timing components are essential for pre-2016 models.
All reconditioned units come with updated components addressing known factory weaknesses, ensuring reliability across both hybrid and standard CR-Z variants.
Our reconditioned CR-Z engines include comprehensive rebuild specifications addressing generation-wide issues across all variants.
All units undergo 3-hour dyno tests simulating real-world driving conditions across 2009-2016 model years, with compression checks meeting Honda ISTA standards for the entire CR-Z series.
12-month warranty on all rebuilt engines covering the complete CR-Z series from 2009-2016.
Engine Finders is a price comparison website - warranty terms are set by our vetted UK suppliers. Final coverage varies by engine family and mileage.
When your engine fails, Honda CR-Z engine works can restore performance at a fraction of the cost of a brand-new engine. From diagnostics to rebuild, here's how experts ensure optimal results.
1. Complete Engine Strip-Down: The K20 engine is completely dismantled and all components are catalogued. Special attention is paid to timing chain components and oil pressure regulators that commonly fail in CR-Z models.
3. Precision Machining: Cylinder bores are honed to Honda specifications and crankshaft journals are polished to original tolerances. For K20 engines, main bearing clearances must be maintained at 0.02-0.05mm.
5. Quality Testing: After assembly, the engine undergoes 3-hour dyno testing simulating real-world CR-Z driving conditions. Oil pressure and timing chain tension are monitored throughout the test cycle.
2. Component Inspection: All internal parts are inspected for wear patterns specific to K20 engines. Timing chain rails and tensioners are checked against Honda Service Bulletin specifications for CR-Z models.
4. Assembly with New Parts: New pistons, rings, and bearings are installed using Honda-recommended torque specifications. For CR-Z engines, timing chain tensioner (11340-RCA-A00) is upgraded to prevent future failures.
6. Final Installation Preparation: The rebuilt engine is prepared for installation with new gaskets and seals. ECU compatibility is verified to ensure proper integration with the CR-Z's hybrid system if applicable.