My cylinder head gasket seems to be leaking. Do you think this will cause a problem on how my motor runs? Or what should I do to stop the leakage?

 

try loosening and re-torquing the bolts first......... in order, to spec.

Ryan

 

What is the order on how it goes?

 

Check the helms manual. I dont know honda cylinder heads 100%, i dont know if you will need special tools - some cars require a 12 point socket.

 

99% of the time oil seen at the head-block interface is actually coming from the head cover gasket or cam seals. Check those first.

Oil is pesky and it is often difficult to determine the source of leaks. But if you've never had the head off, and there isn't oil in the coolant or vice versa, and compression/power is good, it's not the head gasket.

Wait ... why is this in the comp forum?

 

Like he said, check the oil and coolant for mixing. This is VERY BAD!

Because we have a clue? Or at least sound like we do.


[Modified by Crack Monkey, 7:57 AM 3/11/2002]

 

i would also check to see if the cam seal is leaking. it is very common for it to leak. it is an easy fix and it will not cost that much either.

 

Lets not get ahead of ourselves....