Honda Civic Repair Question
Head Gasket problem??
I got the engine compression tested and leakdown and was top shape when first got it, it still runs great but losing coolant.
Should I be worried about a blown head gasket? What steps could I do myself to determine the problem? Compression test and what else? I was thinking that maybe my stock radiator (which is almost 7 years old - civic ex) is not cutting it with the integra B18c in there. Help please!!
Answer
If there is no visible leaks, check out the radiator and see if there are any damp spots on it. The fluid goes somewhere and if you have checked out the plugs and no smoke is coming out you should try to see if there are any drips on the floor after leaving it overnight after a good warming run. It is possible that fluid is leaking around the water pump.
you're right there was a leak.
On of the hoses coming out from the intake manifold has a hole and is leaking.
Looks like its gonna be hard to get to it, do I have to take off the intake manifold?
Thanks
Make sure you buy a Honda replacement hose. It isn't that bad. remove the clamp and cut off the old hose don't try and work it off.. Clean the nipple good and you will be able to work the new one back on. Like Bruce said, it may have been the water pump. You are lucky it wasn't.
so by cutting off the tip of the old hose, I am just putting the new hose on top of the old one? I'm guessing I have to get some kind of rubber connection or what not?
Thanks
Buy the new hose first and you can see how it is made