newhondagirl

took everything apart and the problem lies on the block... warped/dipping .003 between each cylinder

slomofo

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Shoulda done a leakdown test first because 0.003" is still within factory spec for the deck clearance, so there's absolutely nothing wrong with the block. Now that the head is off, snap a picture of both the gasket and the deck and we can see if it was just a blown head gasket or not. Also, I would run your head down to a machine shop so that they can resurface, check valves for leaks, and check the head for cracks.

Steve Z

Yep, try it again with new gasket. Try using the old bolts and make sure you use the proper stages and sequences with torq'in the head back on.

newhondagirl

i am really thinking of trying this again...with my old bolts and new gasket

when i took the new head and gasket back off the blow-by was between cylinders1 & 2 and between cylinders 3 & 4 on top of the head gasket and the bottom of the head...it was all black the block was completely clean... what i dont understand is why the problem was worse w/ the new head...the old head had alot of warpage but the problem wasnt as bad so that leads me to belive that someone prviously used a block sealer and i cleaned it off??? i know this car was badly overheated b/c the plastic piece that holds the timing cover on was melted...i just dont want to waste 70 bux on a new gasket and still have this problem...

jdmcertified909

Should have done a leak down test. I even gave you a diy on a home made leak down tester with a compression tester hose. I also seen a lot of people recommend a leak down test after you finished putting it together n it wouldnt start

Steve Z

$70 bux for a headgasket is a bit steep? I've seen them online for $25 or so like this for instance. http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/se...tt=head+gasket

newhondagirl

i did do a leak down test...sorry i didnt mention it but all cylinders were leaking into the cooling system...when i took it back apart the evidence was there