Head Gasket going out!
08-31-2006, 02:49 PM
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Head Gasket going out!
hey well i think my Head gasket is giving up on me. Reason being my car started to blow out white smoke (coolant into combustion chambers), it would only do it on initial start ups like in the mornings or after it wasnt driven for a while. Now, its like a fog machine yet it goes away after i drive for a bit...
now i know the gasket itself isnt too much but right now i dont have a lot of time. Ive heard of a sealant or something of the like which is like a temporary fix. Right? just wondering what it is called and were could i pick it up. I tried searching for it but nothing came up or maybe i just didnt use the right search words but anyways Any help would be great, Thanks!
Ohh and BTW its a 00' D16y8
now i know the gasket itself isnt too much but right now i dont have a lot of time. Ive heard of a sealant or something of the like which is like a temporary fix. Right? just wondering what it is called and were could i pick it up. I tried searching for it but nothing came up or maybe i just didnt use the right search words but anyways Any help would be great, Thanks!
Ohh and BTW its a 00' D16y8
08-31-2006, 03:22 PM
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Re: Head Gasket going out! (M2nR22)
When your head gasket blows usually the pressure goes from the combustion chamber into the cooling system forcing water out of the radiator causing your car to over heat constantly.. I'm no expert on this but whats happening sounds like something else is going on.. 
08-31-2006, 05:31 PM
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Re: Head Gasket going out! (M2nR22)
"Bars Leaks" @ the autoparts store...Theres several different brands. I dont know if any of them work or not though, but it may buy you some time...
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08-31-2006, 05:34 PM
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Re: Head Gasket going out! (PyroProblem)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PyroProblem »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">"Bars Leaks" @ the autoparts store...Theres several different brands. I dont know if any of them work or not though, but it may buy you some time...</TD></TR></TABLE>
no they DONT work and will clog and ruin the rest of your cooling system!
Cheapo HG is like 30 bucks
only takes ~4 hrs max to do.. hondas are so f-ing easy
no they DONT work and will clog and ruin the rest of your cooling system!
Cheapo HG is like 30 bucks
only takes ~4 hrs max to do.. hondas are so f-ing easy
08-31-2006, 08:29 PM
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Re: (gapergurlie_18)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gapergurlie_18 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">4 hours!! is that including driving to the store...doing it...and driving back to the store to thank the nice man for helping u find what u needed! LOL</TD></TR></TABLE>
I could see it taking a while if it's his first time and he has just basic tools and drinks a lot of beer
I could see it taking a while if it's his first time and he has just basic tools and drinks a lot of beer
09-01-2006, 11:58 AM
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ok co0 well ill try that. and btw i did a compression test on it about 2 weeks ago, numbers came up at 190, 180, 182, 190 so im alright.
So Cheapo HG right? Thanks guys
Anyone else?
So Cheapo HG right? Thanks guys
Anyone else?
09-01-2006, 01:23 PM
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Re: Head Gasket going out! (M2nR22)
or u cold have bad valve seal(s). white smoke also means your motor is burning oil... check for signs of oil in coolent and coolent in oil. then check each spark plug for signs of burning oil
09-01-2006, 02:04 PM
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Re: Head Gasket going out! (ddd4114)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by M2nR22 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ok co0 well ill try that. and btw i did a compression test on it about 2 weeks ago, numbers came up at 190, 180, 182, 190 so im alright.</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ddd4114 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">coolant is white, oil is more bluish...bad valve seals lead to burning oil, not coolant
do a compression test</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ddd4114 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">coolant is white, oil is more bluish...bad valve seals lead to burning oil, not coolant
do a compression test</TD></TR></TABLE>
09-01-2006, 08:04 PM
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Re: Head Gasket going out! (onsetofpurity)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by M2nR22 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">^^^</TD></TR></TABLE>
BINGO! ihad the same exact problem. my radiator runs water FAST causing over heating problems, very slugish idle, white smoke, and not very pleasing to drive with. About time to change that gasket.
BINGO! ihad the same exact problem. my radiator runs water FAST causing over heating problems, very slugish idle, white smoke, and not very pleasing to drive with. About time to change that gasket.
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