Head Count (How many of you had to replace your head gasket)

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Jul 19, 2003 | 11:30 AM

TypeR 01 886

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Head Count (How many of you had to replace your head gasket)

Just curious. I have to replace it now in my ITR. They found a leak. I also had to do this with my GSR when I had it at about the mileage im at with my ITR.

2001 36+k

Jul 19, 2003 | 11:43 AM

B2FiNiTY

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Re: Head Count (TypeR 01 886)

I almost had to but end up not being the problem thank goodness.

Jul 19, 2003 | 01:16 PM

.RJ

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Re: Head Count (TypeR 01 886)

are you sure its not the cam cover seal or cam end seal(s)?

Jul 19, 2003 | 02:04 PM

TypeR 01 886

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Re: Head Count (.RJ)

nope, looks like it coming from head gasket. it not that big of deal
Its under warranty

Jul 19, 2003 | 03:29 PM

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Re: Head Count (TypeR 01 886)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TypeR 01 886 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nope, <u>looks</u> like it coming from head gasket. it not that big of deal
Its under warranty</TD></TR></TABLE>

Important word highlighted. Its probably a cam or cam cover seal.

Jul 19, 2003 | 03:31 PM

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Re: Head Count (.RJ)

62K miles here and no sign of this problem... If you pull off the valve cover, make sure you put a little sealant around the cam covers before replacing cover - this is a common oil leak source for all B series blocks.

Jul 19, 2003 | 10:38 PM

TypeR 01 886

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Re: Head Count (Philly_NBP_R)

thank guys again for all the help!!

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Jul 20, 2003 | 06:28 AM

jond

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Re: Head Count (TypeR 01 886)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TypeR 01 886 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it not that big of deal Its under warranty</TD></TR></TABLE>

Correct me if I'm wrong. If the head gasket blows, antifreeze mixes with your oil, and your engine will be completely worthless in less than 1000 miles right?

Jul 20, 2003 | 10:12 AM

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Re: Head Count (jond)

i've replaced my headgasket...but there was nothing wrong with it when i replaced it

Jul 20, 2003 | 03:10 PM

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Re: Head Count (B2FiNiTY)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B2FiNiTY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I almost had to but end up not being the problem thank goodness.</TD></TR></TABLE>

What ended up being the problem Dennis?

Jul 20, 2003 | 03:29 PM

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Re: Head Count (fowleryo)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fowleryo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

What ended up being the problem Dennis?</TD></TR></TABLE>

his cams installment

j/k ....

Jul 20, 2003 | 08:59 PM

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fowler!

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Re: Head Count (Spoon1)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spoon1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

his cams installment

j/k ....</TD></TR></TABLE>

fuggin Pep Boys!!

Jul 20, 2003 | 09:29 PM

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Re: Head Count (Spoon1)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spoon1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

his cams installment

j/k ....</TD></TR></TABLE>

lol was that the rachet still attached to the crank pulley incident?

Jul 20, 2003 | 09:29 PM

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Re: Head Count (.RJ)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Important word highlighted. Its probably a cam or cam cover seal.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I agree with this.

Jul 20, 2003 | 09:39 PM

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Re: Head Count (FizzleDaKlown)

What were your symptoms? How did you know it was going...

Jul 20, 2003 | 10:54 PM

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Re: Head Count (fowleryo)

I can't believe people still remember that pep boys thread. The leak turned out to be one of the oil seals on the cams, cam gear side. Just like Trey had. Replaced and no more problems too date.

Jul 21, 2003 | 04:52 AM

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Re: Head Count (B2FiNiTY)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B2FiNiTY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I can't believe people still remember that pep boys thread</TD></TR></TABLE>

It was funny...

I would check out the seals on the cams...more than likely that is your problem.

Jul 21, 2003 | 06:37 AM

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Re: Head Count (B2FiNiTY)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B2FiNiTY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I can't believe people still remember that pep boys thread.</TD></TR></TABLE>

What was it? last year? that's "new" honda-tech

Jul 21, 2003 | 03:23 PM

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Re: Head Count (FizzleDaKlown)

i think i probably went through about 10 or 12 head gaskets in the 3 years i owned my ITR

Jul 22, 2003 | 06:33 AM

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Re: Head Count (MackSpeed-616)

I thought I had a leak as well. Pulled the head and replaced the gasket 2 times, then realized it was either the distributor O ring, or a cam seal

live and learn I guess

Jul 22, 2003 | 07:57 AM

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Re: Head Count (RTW DC2)

If it is an oil leak and looks like the headgasket . . . it isn't. RJ is most likely right. More likely a cam seal.

Jul 22, 2003 | 10:19 AM

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Austin

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Replaced the head gasket, but not because it needed replacing, and the leaking oil is most likely from somewhere other than the head gasket. As stated above you're looking at the valve cover gasket, the cam seal, or the distributor(not sure on this one).

Austin