1996 Honda Accord Over Heating Problem

NEHAL

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1996 HONDA ACCORD
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
171,740 MILES

Well I guess if my car's rediator is making bubbles so I had the problem of head gasket oky. If I had to replace the gasket so as that gona make any effect on my engine? As I neva open my car's head or engine?
2nd advise me if I had this problem of gasket, so can I travel around 200 k/m in the same situation as I have to go to country side tomorrow? I am waitng for your valuable answers. Nice job keep it up !

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KHLOW2008

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Most Honda engines can take the strain of a 200 km travel with a head gasket problem provided the leakage is not too bad.

However you might need to take a few breaks to top up the radiator when the temp goes up after some time. You need to cool down the radiator before opening the radiator cap.

If you need to replace the head gasket, get it done by someone who knows the job, it is a major job.

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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 AT 10:37 AM

NEHAL

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Well I must say u r doin a great job. Realy don, t have words to explain.
Yes the temp is gettin high as the day goes on but as u say I might need some breaks to top up the rediator. I guess I should go out early in the morning before it getts hott. Will you be kind enough to tell me that if I gona replace the head gasket on some one who knows the job ! But as that gona creat any effect on my engine efficiency as I neva open it before?

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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 AT 10:53 AM

KHLOW2008

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Since the radiator is leaking, you should get it repaired or replaced.

The head gasket might not be damaged yet.

Prolonged use with a blown gasket is definitely not good for the engine. After repair the engine should be ok.

Sory I am from the opposite side of the globe so can't help to recommend anyone to do the job.

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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 AT 1:29 PM