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Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-28-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,217
Posted By dizzi

Re: Car Wont Start

U were right... Woke today changed the air filter and took a look at the spark wires, has some moisture that got under the boot. Took them off and dried them and the car started right up. I think the...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-27-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,217
Posted By dizzi

Re: Car Wont Start

Thanks bro, i'll check it out in the a.m.... I was also thinking the problem could lie with my air filter... I mean i did get some water on it flushing with the garden hose
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-27-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,217
Posted By dizzi

Car Wont Start

After doing some work on my car yesterday, it's no longer starting. I'll start by giving u a bit of background on my situation. A few days ago i to do some head gasket work on my car since there was...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-11-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,264
Posted By dizzi

Icon6 Re: Cooling system no cool

Thanks! and no i never just run water in my coolant system. i've only ran it to check for leaks as i got sick of wasting cash on antifreeze just to have it disappear in the matter of minutes. I'll be...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-11-2013, 11:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,264
Posted By dizzi

Re: Cooling system no cool

thanks. gonna do a lot of research before i attempt to do so. want to know i have the equipment needed to complete the task right (torque wrench, replacement bolts, etc.) and the resources to...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-11-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,264
Posted By dizzi

Re: Cooling system no cool

Confirmed. There is ,sadly, combustion leaking into the coolant system. :/ r.i.p.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-10-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,264
Posted By dizzi

Re: Cooling system no cool

Hi and thanks for bringing new ideas to the table.

Pulling the sensors would make sense as it seems a couple of sensors are going bad suddenly after the stop leak. Not really sure what u mean...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-10-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,264
Posted By dizzi

Re: Cooling system no cool

Thanks for the confirmation... So in the event that my combustion chamber IS leaking... How do i go about fix'n? Is it something i can do myself? Worth even trying to replace? Sorry about all the...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-10-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,264
Posted By dizzi

Re: Cooling system no cool

Thats what i thought so me replacing it would do nothing to help my cooling system if its already jumped. The fans on constantly, the heater core has at least a leak for sure, but the radiator,...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-10-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,264
Posted By dizzi

Re: Cooling system no cool

Thanks... I'll be sure to get the kit when i re-up on cash as i just spent my last on the other stuff lol. Oh and question, so i took it to a "mechanic" to look at and the guys telling me it's my ECT...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-10-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,264
Posted By dizzi

Re: Cooling system no cool

Well troubleshooting the problem with just tools and knowledge is getting me nowhere... So in 2 hours i'll be taking it to some mechanic... Hopefully the guy knows wtf he's doing as despite the fact...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-10-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,264
Posted By dizzi

Re: Cooling system no cool

Ok, im guessing i finally blew a head gasket cuz i finally replaced the radiator( all along was the problem) and now; while the car is cool, the bottom line now gets pressure, coolant actually make...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-05-2013, 02:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,264
Posted By dizzi

Re: Cooling system no cool

Thanks to HondaPartsHero for the good eye. My spark wires were off 1 cylinder counter-clockwise... Didn't pay attention to the distributors position in that picture compared to mines. This picture...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-04-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,774
Posted By dizzi

Re: Changed Thermostat/Spark Plug Wires Now Car Wont Start

Thanks again to both u guys for all the help.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-04-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,774
Posted By dizzi

Re: Changed Thermostat/Spark Plug Wires Now Car Wont Start

I love u!!! Lol, damn i knew it had to be something simple i did! Thanks man... i didnt pay attention to the position of the distributor in that picture compared to mine... How did i miss that!
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-04-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,774
Posted By dizzi

Re: Changed Thermostat/Spark Plug Wires Now Car Wont Start

Oh wow are u serious?? Im gonna run and fix them now!
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-04-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,774
Posted By dizzi

Re: Changed Thermostat/Spark Plug Wires Now Car Wont Start

yup i hear moving parts as the CEL is on then it shut off as the CEL disappears... and thanks for the help bro i appreciate it. I'll follow the vid and check if the spark is weak. Then i'll see about...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-04-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,774
Posted By dizzi

Re: Changed Thermostat/Spark Plug Wires Now Car Wont Start

also, i might as well throw in the fact that about a week ago my radio was bugging. after getting off work i sat in the car for about 2 mins and for whatever reason the radio seemed to reset. it went...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-04-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,774
Posted By dizzi

Re: Changed Thermostat/Spark Plug Wires Now Car Wont Start

yep, i turn the ignition to (ll) all dash lights come on, the CEL comes on for 2 secs then turns off. I can hear moving parts for a few secs which im guessing is the fuel pump? Then i turn the...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-04-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,774
Posted By dizzi

Re: Changed Thermostat/Spark Plug Wires Now Car Wont Start

Yea, hoping that something didnt somehow give out while i changed the thermostat. would seem strange. im certain i didnt touch anything else, only thing i removed to get to the thermostat was the...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-04-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,774
Posted By dizzi

Re: Changed Thermostat/Spark Plug Wires Now Car Wont Start

triple checked the ground wire and spark plug wire order.... im not sure whats the problem as i didnt touch anything else.
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-04-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,774
Posted By dizzi

Re: Changed Thermostat/Spark Plug Wires Now Car Wont Start

https://honda-tech.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=303644&dateline=1357319170
Picture of my engine from distributor side
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-04-2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,774
Posted By dizzi

Changed Thermostat/Spark Plug Wires Now Car Wont Start

I had a cooling system problem about two weeks ago, and in [possibly] solving the problem, i created another one. I realized the thermostat was no longer opening up so i replaced it. While replacing...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-04-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,264
Posted By dizzi

Re: Cooling system no cool

Don't want to conclude that the thermostat was the cause of my coolant system problems yet (even if the old thermostat failed the boiling water test) but since now the car wont start at all, i'll...
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
01-03-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,264
Posted By dizzi

Re: Cooling system no cool

Thanks for elaborating. But i'm thinking "headgasket" is kinda jumping the gun as the gunky stuff in my coolant was Bar's Stop leak.... i drained the coolant from my radiator and seen so... the lower...
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