I have a 2000 Honda Accord last summer I had oil mixing in with the anitfrezze and I was told I need my head gasket change. I had that problem fixed and it was still happening then I was told I needed and new engine. I then took it to another mecnahic and he said he could fix my car. I had the headers cleaned and cut, put a brand new radiator. The problem came back and now I'm having other issues with the car. The fans don't turn on and I have a massive oil leak. I'm not sure if I should just get a used motor for my car. I'm so confused.

 

You had your head gasket changed and the oil/coolant mixing didn't change? Did the car overheat before you had the head gasket changed? If so, your head may be warped. Might be worth pulling off the head and getting it checked out/ fixed at a machine shop before throwing another engine in.

 

The 98-02 F23 was known to have an issue with some of the blocks having an area of porosity in the casting. Meaning that the aluminum would actually allow cracks to form between the oil passages and the coolant jacket.

You should probably check and see where the coolant is entering the system. If it's not through the cylinders. I would suspect a porous block.

 

If you only replaced the gasket itself didn't atleast have any machine work done on the head or have it heated in an oven and straightened back out, the head gasket it going to go out again.

 

I had my head cut and cleaned. The problem now is I have gunk inside my motor and was told I needs engine flush. I hear that a engine flush is a no no especially on Hondas. My fans are not turning on and I was told that the gunk is clogging the cooling system and the only way to get it removed is with a engine flush. Does anyone ever had a engine flush? What's the best solution forth is problem? Plz

 

1) compression test ... if numbers are fine proceed to 2)

2) fix overheat issue

 

Where you at on this? My 98 Accord with F23A1 has the classical signs of the porous block syndrome which is pretty prevalent across the internet if you search for it. Check this out:

https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...2270656&page=2

GhostAccord may be right on. I have tested all cylinders on TDC and cylinder No. 2 is leaking so mine may be a head gasket. I pulled by intake, wish I wouldn't have, before I block tested:


Hope this helps.