Since 1983

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just bought the car to save on gas, 95 del sol, d15. when driving the temps are normal, not overheating, when it gets to operating temperature at idle, the tach goes up an down between 1500-2500rpm. when i turn it off it is blowing air into the coolant reservoir. the car has had a head gasket chnge, I have burped the radiator, i dont blow any white smoke nor do i have oil in the coolant r milky oil, so im assuming the possibility of a bad head gasket is out, but im not familiar with honda motors, so any input is appreciated.

Former User

Sounds like a head/head gasket problem, but you can also check whether the radiator cap is unable to hold proper pressure.

b18crx88

is the problem that your idle is all wacko? does it go away? mine did that and i replaced the iac. alls good

Since 1983

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the idle is part of the problem, im sure that whatever the issue is, it is something that was an issue before I picked the car up a few days ago, but the past 2 days of driving i havent come upon any issues except when i stopped before the idle would go up slightly, hold, then come back down. now the goes up and down at a stand still, and my main concern was when I turned the car off it sounded like a kid blowing bubbles in his chocolate milk, just in my coolant reservoir which is why im confused as to whether its a head gasket issue

Since 1983

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also this morning I tookthe radiator cap off and started the car, fluid came out of the radiator but no bubbles or air, itdidnt like spurt out just kinda drooled i guess you can say

petelsb18

cheek to see if you have air in the system open the bleeder on the thermostat houseing you can do a compression check on the head to see if it looses compression soom times you wont have oil in the coolant and it stell can be a blown head gaskit


Modified by petelsb18 at 12:40 AM 4/16/2008


Modified by petelsb18 at 12:43 AM 4/16/2008

Since 1983

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im going to do a compression test thursday, that should provide some insight

SPD DMN

vaccuum leak? iacv?

that bubbling sound though is a noodle scratcher

Since 1983

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i did just notice a small leak on the drivers side its a small line, could be taking in air when the car gets turned off, does anyone happen to know what the compression is for this car? d15b7 motor, i searched and didnt come up with much.

Since 1983

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wow im retarded..i mean like the factory rating of what it would be, i understand 9.2.1 but when i test the compression whats and where should I be? where is the beginning of bad forthe car.

blk92_d16

Well, do the test with the motor at operating temp. And while cranking it over, hold down the gas pedal @ WOT.

The numbers might look to be in the 170-200 range...but the main thing is consistant numbers. A reading over 10% lower than the next lowest # isn't good.

SPD DMN

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I'm guessing you mean what psi should each chamber be? Normal should be ~ 180psi give or take

Since 1983

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ugghhh...im at work and i noticed a decent amount of coolant on the ground off of the drivers side of the motor, radiator and lines are on the passenger side...I'm beginning to dislike this purchase lol

petelsb18

if its comeing from behinde the plastic cover on the drivers side it is going to be your water pump

SPD DMN

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x2

if thats the case its not a big deal, snag a new water pump and grab your tools and get your hands dirty... theres bunch of how-to's on changing your water pump

GL and let us know what you find

Since 1983

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speaking of the compression test, my friend and i are doing it, he has the tester, he says that we need to take out more than just the fuse for the injectors , stating something about coils or coil packs, hes fairly knowledgable so I didn't want to just write his opinion off.

Since 1983

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k, compression test is done, it was right around 210 across the board, so thats a plus, now on to replace some parts! thanks for the help everyone!

dr.garagetuner

are u running the ac while ur driving cuz my old DA did that to when id turn it off and it was because my condenser fan took a crap. maybe you should also check to see if ur cooling fan is kicking on also. goodluck

rpoosua

sensor going bad

Since 1983

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the a/c doesnt have a belt running to it, there is a leak coming from my water pump, and the thermostat isnt opening, so i ordered a new water pump, timing belt, tensioner, and thermostat last night, i'll knock all that out. next step is de-ricing it, gonna be spending alot of time in the marketplace