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1997 DX hatch
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To each his own I guess. My style is a Vibrant 4-2-1 or Hytech tri-y...
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Well it has been awhile...
I was kind of dragging my feet on getting it back together because I was, let's say, less than optimistic.
The head is pretty clean.
Started it up and drove it around the block only to find this...
I'm at a total loss. I can't say I'm surprised. I wasn't really getting my hopes up.
This is what it looks like, too bad the engine won't run.
I was kind of dragging my feet on getting it back together because I was, let's say, less than optimistic.
The head is pretty clean.
Started it up and drove it around the block only to find this...
I'm at a total loss. I can't say I'm surprised. I wasn't really getting my hopes up.
This is what it looks like, too bad the engine won't run.
yea. i don't see it either, what happen?
Thanks for the sympathy guys haha
The coolant leaking out between the head and block. Second failed attempt at replacing the head gasket.
Or uneven block?
Head was milled by a machine shop, the only thing left must be the block...
Never doubt CHILD. This guy knows what's up
Yeah man, I hope so to. Its pretty unlikely though...
I was talking to my friend that works at Honda today and he said that it is possible the head studs are stretched, causing the leak. They have been torqued 2 or 3 times with minimal running timing maybe 30-45 min total. Just wanted to get some second opinions on this before I throw some $75 head studs at it.
That sounds very possible. In my opinion it is worth a shot, but might want some other opinions.
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My friend at Honda said he has never seen a block warp. So I think the head studs are a possibility, but I'm not sure.
Hondas aren't known for over heating problems so I wouldn't expect to see many warped engines working a Honda dealership. The studs could definitely be stretched, but you'd be best off with checking everything. When you consider that they connect directly to one another and need to fit perfectly it doesn't make much sense not to. It'll also keep you from going back into the engine over and over.
That is a really good point, I doubt he works on Hondas with blown head gaskets everyday. On the other hand, he has been in the "game" awhile and he has rebuilt at least two B series himself and countless other Honda engines with friends. I was taking his advice as an enthusiast more than his advice as a technician, if that makes sense. The head was machined, so I can eliminate that from the equation. I will try new head studs. If they don't work than it must be the block.
I took it for a 20 min drive after work, just to verify my theory. Sure enough, I pulled it into the garage, removed the oil cap, and found a coolant and oil mixture.
That really sucks dude. Really hope you get the issue resolved! 