Thanks man, me too hahaThat really sucks dude. Really hope you get the issue resolved!
1997 DX hatch
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Man I'm gonna be so happy when you fix this problem.. I'm rooting for you man lol. Head studs sound like your best bet. Idk if it will help but while the heads off it may be a good idea to inspect the block for areas that may be warp. If u can get your hands on a base indicator you can get some measurements.
Thanks for the support man.
I was browsing forums yesterday and cam across this:
http://forums.nwp4life.com/zerothread?id=35854&page=2
The last post on the page. The head gasket blew because the threads in the block were messed up and the head stud couldn't be tightened correctly. Last time I removed the head, the stud in the front corner, right where I see a leak, was looser than all the rest. When I remove it this time, I will check. That might be the problem.
I replaced the bulbs in my cluster today. Check out how smoked, I guess that's the right word, the tips were. Maybe that's why I couldn't see my cluster at night. 
The blue coatings were a pain to get off the old bulbs. They were basically melted on. I guess I'll see how the cluster looks without them.
I bought this to try to wax the bay with. I'll post pics later.
Everyone on this forum should own this or the equivalent for their chasis. It has saved me numerous times.
Lastly, my ever-growing list of parts to order. I will probably order them tomorrow.
I'm also ordering some ARP head studs tonight.
The blue coatings were a pain to get off the old bulbs. They were basically melted on. I guess I'll see how the cluster looks without them.
I bought this to try to wax the bay with. I'll post pics later.
Everyone on this forum should own this or the equivalent for their chasis. It has saved me numerous times.
Lastly, my ever-growing list of parts to order. I will probably order them tomorrow.
I'm also ordering some ARP head studs tonight.
Yeah I have the exact same manual. Helped me through my suspension installation. Wish my cluster was a little bit brighter too. I've been wanting to install LEDs. But I've seen some pics and it shows hot spots. I'll probably just replace the bulbs later down the road with some new ones. Hopefully it gets a little bit better.
I love that manual. You can tell from the pic that it sees tons of use. I'm hoping the bulbs don't create hotspots without the blue coating. That's what I'm worried about.
A flat edge and feeler gauges would answer your block issue in 5 seconds.....
looks up led bulbs and get one with a 120 view (preferably higher than that). and you will be fairly accomplished.
OK cool, I was worried about having hotspots.
What type of straight edge do you recommend I use. I don't have a machinist's level or something comparable.
Is that how you did you cluster? Can you just plug the bulb into the OEM socket?
Yeah it is kinda weird. If they were to combine the 94-01 Integra manual with anything, it should be with the 92-95 Civic, not the 96-00 Civic and CR-V.
Well you would need a mechanic grade or machinest since your dealig with fractions of a inch. I'd look online for one, I know they aren't cheap though which is why i didnt get one yet
Yeah, that's the same problem that I have. I'll have to look around for one I can borrow.
Thanks man! I'm glad you enjoyed it. There will be more coming eventually.
Thanks for the heads up. I actually have a feeler gauge though. I use it to gap spark plugs. If you know where to get a machinist's straightedge on the cheap, let me know.
Snap on one is 200