Is this normal? It will actually overflow a little and coolant will come out from the top. I'll bleed it tomorrow, but just curious if this is sometimes normal. I only had the reservoir filled half way and the radiator full. Always check fluids each tank. Thanks.

Nate

 

headgasket maybe??

 

could be the headgasket. Mine did that too, but I just changed the headgasket and no problems yet.

 

Welcome to my world...


I just replaced the headgasket due to burning out a valve, and all of a sudden this problem arose.

Should I assume....

1.) Re torque of head studs is needed

or

2.) New headgasket

MORE compression/leakdown tests are coming tomorrow...but if I replace the headgasket, wont I eventually need to retorque those studs down the road anyways?

 

I would be willing to bet it's the head gasket.
has the car ever blown a head gasket before?? if so did you surface the head??
A buddy of mine has a low 11sec talon and it blow a head gasket awhile back, and that thing would boil over every time he made a pass.

 

Crap... I'm not sure if the headgasket has been replaced or not I'll try bleeding it and keep an eye on it. Thanks. I was hoping it was just a normal thing.....

 

to allbottleb16:

I replaced my headfasket, and also got the head resurfaced. I am led to believe my problem is due to my need to retighten the headstuds. This may have blown the headgasket.

to 5thgencivic:

headgasket should be the least of your worries. Although its a bummer to replace, its cheap and after once or twice, you learn how to do it yourself

 

hehe headgasket installs..........

I just finished mine and what a pain in the damn ***. I cant imagine what it is like pulling the whole motor. Its interesting to learn though.

Goodluck with whatever your problem is.