Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 02:10 PM
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Default eg over heating

i know what the problem is.....its a blown head gasket.....stock d15

the thing is i don't know if i want to fix it....

or just sell th car for $1300.00

would it just be better to replace the engine???


anybody??


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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 02:15 PM
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Why not replace it? Its real simple, as long as you didn't drive around running hot the motor should be fine. Replacing the motor would be more work than replacing a head gasket so your logic is flawed.
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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Default Re: eg over heating (fasthatchb18c1)

if replace the head gasket, would i need to get the head resurfaced??
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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Get a straight edge and feeler gauge and see if block/head is warped.
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 03:02 PM
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THANKS
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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No problem, GL
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