Pinhole pissing coolant out of back of block...
06-26-2004, 09:36 PM
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Pinhole pissing coolant out of back of block...
Well i payed 3,000 for a NEW built block and got it all together installed, filled with coolant, and drip drip drip.... took me awhile to figure it out by finally found it. There is a small pin hole sized hole in the back of the block, about an inch from the top... then block was supposivley pressure tested when it was built but i guess not. the only reason i could find it was because when i started it the pressure built up and it would spray out...
ANYWAY... is this fixable? can i take it to a good welder and have them TIG weld it?
ANYWAY... is this fixable? can i take it to a good welder and have them TIG weld it?
06-26-2004, 09:42 PM
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Take it back to where you bought it before you try to fix it, if you can prove it was faulty from the start it's their responsibility.
06-26-2004, 09:48 PM
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the kid i bought it from bought the stock shortblock from someone else... then took the block to a a shop and had it built
06-26-2004, 10:58 PM
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what is it though, like a crack on the block?
i mean if thats what it is i would be worried about the integrity, you dont know how big the crack is inside and why is it there...
i mean if thats what it is i would be worried about the integrity, you dont know how big the crack is inside and why is it there...
06-27-2004, 01:20 PM
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no on the other side.... thermostat side... about an inch from the top of the block below the 2nd bottom bolt of the intake manifold
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If it's just a small porous pinhole through the block wall into the water jacket, why not drill a small hole, tap it, and insert a plug/allen screw? Cheap/quick/easy. Just an idea. Or you could take it back to the builder, waste a lot of time, and risk them fuggin it up.
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Re: Pinhole pissing coolant out of back of block...
I am new to this forum but if this is still active...I just had this on my 2006 Civic sedan. It is a manufacturing defect and has happened more than you think. Should be the mfg responsibility but if it wasn't original you're probably out of luck. Honda worked with me a bit but it should be their full repsponsibility. It cost $1,700 for me and I intend to get it back, anyone have the same issue??
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