Shaking continuously

MINA123

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2017 HONDA CIVIC
1.5L
4 CYL
AUTOMATIC
45,000 MILES

I have the car listed above turbo model.
The car recently had its head gasket blown due to very high temperature.

Before the gasket was blown it had a strange problem such as shaking rhythmically all the time even when driving which is often known as (missing). The car refused to pick up speed in this condition however the temperature was normal on the car.

When the head gasket blew its gasket was replaced so the temperature has come back to normal and drives okay but the (missing) shaking part has not still resolved. The car is still shaking when on road. Mechanics say it had to cylinders damaged and hence the pistons that controlled compression. Now they say the cylinder wall is also burned.

The problem is it is still shaking when stationary and while driven. Is it safe to drive this car? What could be the problem?

1 Reply

KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
43,341 POSTS

The cylinder walls being burned can cause the issue but we should do a compression test to see if the engine is hurt. Here is a guide to help us get started. Please give me the readings.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Please run down this guide and report back. Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see the engine run? That would be great. You can upload it here with your response.

Cheers, Ken