1997 Acura Integra Leaking coolant

Tiny
MARTIN91088
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  • 1997 ACURA INTEGRA
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I have a 97 honda civic hatchback, with a 97 integra motor LS in it. Ive had the car now for about 2 years. Latley when I been driving it has been over heating on me. I put coolant in the radiator and I don't see any leaks from the radiator. But I did notice that the coolant was leaking from where the head and block connect? Is this going to cost alot of money? I really appreciate the help thanks.
Saturday, October 9th, 2010 AT 4:18 PM

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Tiny
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Hi Martin91088,

When there is insufficient coolant in system, it would overheat. Hopefully you have not damaged the engine.

This engine has a very slim chance of leaking between the head and block. Recheck the leak, it could be from a joint/hose somewhere above or nearby splashing the coolant onto the area you mentioned.

Is the leak from fron or rear of engine?
Where is the exact location?
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Saturday, October 9th, 2010 AT 4:27 PM
Tiny
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The leak is from the front and the left side Kinda by where the headers bolt up?
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Saturday, October 9th, 2010 AT 6:11 PM
Tiny
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That could possibly be from the outlet hose ( upper radiator hose ) if the joint or hose is bad, coolant would leak and seep onto the head and would seem like the head gasket is leaking.

Coolant leakages would leave signs of oxidation.
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Saturday, October 9th, 2010 AT 9:26 PM
Tiny
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Okay Thank you I'll keep you updated too see what happens I hope it's just a head gasket I would need to replace.
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Saturday, October 9th, 2010 AT 11:22 PM
Tiny
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Head gasket job is not going to be cheap. A hose or joint would be much cheaper and easier to resolve.
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Sunday, October 10th, 2010 AT 12:26 AM
Tiny
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Thank you for everything! It was a bad hose
It took me 5 Min. To put it on. Thanks much
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Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 AT 12:09 AM
Tiny
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You're welcome and glad to know you have fixed the problem.

Have a nice day.
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Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 AT 9:25 AM

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