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

b18 ls problems

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 10:12 AM
  #1  
JDM_Punk's Avatar
Thread Starter
Trial User
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default b18 ls problems

Hi when i reassembling my motor back together. i didn't crush the head gasket properly and when i went to started the motor. i saw coolant leaking from my head gasket. and when i took the motor apart again i flooded block with coolant. so my pistons were covered with coolant. and my head got some coolant in it too. how do i repair this? or should i just buy a new b18b1 block? help me out guys.
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 10:50 AM
  #2  
itsnotfast's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,068
Likes: 0
From: The Beach, De, USA
Default Re: b18 ls problems

Drain the oil, vacuum the coolant out of the cylinders with a shopvac or something and reassemble the motor with a new head gasket (properly) and call it a day. Run the car for a couple of hundred miles then change your oil.
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 12:23 PM
  #3  
tlarimer's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 2,105
Likes: 4
From: Murrieta, CA
Default Re: b18 ls problems

Originally Posted by itsnotfast
Drain the oil, vacuum the coolant out of the cylinders with a shopvac or something and reassemble the motor with a new head gasket (properly) and call it a day. Run the car for a couple of hundred miles then change your oil.
Exactly, plus once you get the coolant out of each cylinder, you should apply some oil with a rag and rotate the engine over by hand to help spread the oil, keep your walls from rusting. At least thats what I have done in the past to keep rings and cylinder walls from rusting. Not knowing how long you plan on keeping it apart, that is.
Reply
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 04:08 PM
  #4  
JDM_Punk's Avatar
Thread Starter
Trial User
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Default Re: b18 ls problems

thanks for the help guys i try it out and let you guys how it goes.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
98civc123
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
23
Sep 8, 2021 08:14 PM
EdSales
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
2
Apr 29, 2010 10:14 AM
apeek
Honda Prelude
2
Apr 16, 2008 02:23 PM
2wheelhunter
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
11
Mar 9, 2008 10:31 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:25 AM.