FML blown Head Gasket
#1
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FML blown Head Gasket
So my car was running really good, I had noticed the tail pipe leaking some water recently but figured it was because I wash it religiously might have got some water in there.
Well, after taking it out this last weekend I was having some fun until I looked down and seen my temp at 242, Its almost my fault as I felt there had been some trapped air in the cooling system but I just refilled it and ignored it after the top return pipe blew off one day randomly and looked like old faithful ...
Getting air out of this system is a royal pain in the ass in my opinion ..
If you look here.
The tank looks different some what and GM decided to put the bolt up side ******* down ( by firewall ) so you cant just get the bolt out to raise it up and try what this guy tried easily.
So I did the old let it sit with the cap off rev till 2500 , got the air out. but it didn't help.
So .... Opened the oil cap and what do I see, milky ******* oil and water.
Cars temps go up as I get into boost can notice a significant difference in boost building etc power etc.
Other wise it runs good. I can drive it but more coolant is getting into the oil..
FML
My question to the community is what about WERKS Head gasket etc. and ZZP head studs / bolts
ANy one know of some helpful Head removal procedures etc tips are greatly appreciated.
I am probably going to just pull the whole thing and build it like I want and wait for the bigger ZFR 5th injector ECU control etc.
Thanks all , its been fun , till now. Going to pawn my liver now.
Well, after taking it out this last weekend I was having some fun until I looked down and seen my temp at 242, Its almost my fault as I felt there had been some trapped air in the cooling system but I just refilled it and ignored it after the top return pipe blew off one day randomly and looked like old faithful ...
Getting air out of this system is a royal pain in the ass in my opinion ..
If you look here.
The tank looks different some what and GM decided to put the bolt up side ******* down ( by firewall ) so you cant just get the bolt out to raise it up and try what this guy tried easily.
So I did the old let it sit with the cap off rev till 2500 , got the air out. but it didn't help.
So .... Opened the oil cap and what do I see, milky ******* oil and water.
Cars temps go up as I get into boost can notice a significant difference in boost building etc power etc.
Other wise it runs good. I can drive it but more coolant is getting into the oil..
FML
My question to the community is what about WERKS Head gasket etc. and ZZP head studs / bolts
ANy one know of some helpful Head removal procedures etc tips are greatly appreciated.
I am probably going to just pull the whole thing and build it like I want and wait for the bigger ZFR 5th injector ECU control etc.
Thanks all , its been fun , till now. Going to pawn my liver now.
#3
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Yeah and I always seem to be the idiot defending and bragging about how bad ass and tough these motors are.
( its not all the engines fault I did lack the attention the cooling system deserved but what can you do)
Its been running like a beast for this long cant complain I guess.
At least I went out with a bang , that turbo honda was a sad little boy , his girlfriend was cute too..
( its not all the engines fault I did lack the attention the cooling system deserved but what can you do)
Its been running like a beast for this long cant complain I guess.
At least I went out with a bang , that turbo honda was a sad little boy , his girlfriend was cute too..
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Good excuse to put some stuff in there I guess.
I am not sure if the heat is what blew it or boost or the combo. I am thinking it was something creeping up on me , then a combination of boost and heat/ My car gains so much in the cold. It's no wonder.
I am thinking higher mileage cars fully bolted running e on steep timing are going to run into the same thing.
#8
Because if I am opening the motor in my mind I have to put better parts in it or it's not worth my time. Especially if I plan on putting in cams/springs etc.
Good excuse to put some stuff in there I guess.
I am not sure if the heat is what blew it or boost or the combo. I am thinking it was something creeping up on me , then a combination of boost and heat/ My car gains so much in the cold. It's no wonder.
I am thinking higher mileage cars fully bolted running e on steep timing are going to run into the same thing.
Good excuse to put some stuff in there I guess.
I am not sure if the heat is what blew it or boost or the combo. I am thinking it was something creeping up on me , then a combination of boost and heat/ My car gains so much in the cold. It's no wonder.
I am thinking higher mileage cars fully bolted running e on steep timing are going to run into the same thing.
#9
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Gotta ask. So, you popped your HG racing a Civic?! I wouldn't have driven the car unless all of the air pockets were driven out. That's just asking for trouble, man.
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If it is indeed a porous block , what do I need to do for inspection to prove that.
Its been fully bolted and tuned for its entire life .
It has 47k on it .....
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I've had this baby since 6 miles on the dash , its been nothing but a gem. Its exceeded my expectations ..
If it is indeed a porous block , what do I need to do for inspection to prove that.
Its been fully bolted and tuned for its entire life .
It has 47k on it .....
If it is indeed a porous block , what do I need to do for inspection to prove that.
Its been fully bolted and tuned for its entire life .
It has 47k on it .....
#12
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So , its not like there was a huge pocket of air in there and I just kept driving it , its like air got in it some how randomly ..
#13
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I'm not going to get into it with you about beating the turbo civic and its specs as its irrelevant. The return hose popped off the head and I refilled it and it ran for 25 thousand miles before ever showing an over heating issue or air pocket issue and it was never over heated during that problem.
So , its not like there was a huge pocket of air in there and I just kept driving it , its like air got in it some how randomly ..
So , its not like there was a huge pocket of air in there and I just kept driving it , its like air got in it some how randomly ..
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Your headgasket went because of the high temps (242*F). Thats how my sisters headgasket just went lololol.
Had you caught the high temp right away and took care of it, I dont think the headgasket would have crapped out.
Was there any dash indicator lights that there was a problem with the coolant?
Had you caught the high temp right away and took care of it, I dont think the headgasket would have crapped out.
Was there any dash indicator lights that there was a problem with the coolant?
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Your headgasket went because of the high temps (242*F). Thats how my sisters headgasket just went lololol.
Had you caught the high temp right away and took care of it, I dont think the headgasket would have crapped out.
Was there any dash indicator lights that there was a problem with the coolant?
Had you caught the high temp right away and took care of it, I dont think the headgasket would have crapped out.
Was there any dash indicator lights that there was a problem with the coolant?
I always ride with the coolant temp on as I know what kills 4 cyl really fast or any engine for that matter heat is your worst enemy number one rule of thumb I am very conscious of that, whats weird is it was dripping water from the exhaust a few days before that night and it never over heated before that night. No CEL or dinging at all.... Thats why I shook my shoulders and said screw it its just plain water. i even smelled that **** 4 times . smelled like water no anti freeze smell at all.
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It would say coolant low randomly , but every time I checked the coolant it was correct level and other people report being on a hill WOT etc seeing the same thing randomly. Its very rare to see that message.
I always ride with the coolant temp on as I know what kills 4 cyl really fast or any engine for that matter heat is your worst enemy number one rule of thumb I am very conscious of that, whats weird is it was dripping water from the exhaust a few days before that night and it never over heated before that night. No CEL or dinging at all.... Thats why I shook my shoulders and said screw it its just plain water. i even smelled that **** 4 times . smelled like water no anti freeze smell at all.
I always ride with the coolant temp on as I know what kills 4 cyl really fast or any engine for that matter heat is your worst enemy number one rule of thumb I am very conscious of that, whats weird is it was dripping water from the exhaust a few days before that night and it never over heated before that night. No CEL or dinging at all.... Thats why I shook my shoulders and said screw it its just plain water. i even smelled that **** 4 times . smelled like water no anti freeze smell at all.
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I've checked the dip stick several times just to see chocolate milk. Sucks ... , didnt want to touch this **** till spring build
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The problem is I live in 5% humidity , theres a certain level of that I know what you are saying normal levels. it does it worse after it snows and then warms up as snow melts more condensation etc .
I've checked the dip stick several times just to see chocolate milk. Sucks ... , didnt want to touch this **** till spring build
I've checked the dip stick several times just to see chocolate milk. Sucks ... , didnt want to touch this **** till spring build
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Sadly I think I've come to a second own head gasket going out! I have the problem of the engine starting to drink coolant and have rough start ups, but what's weird is that I don't have milky oil, just the coolant that is draining and rough startups and what not. I changed head gasket first time and all the problems cured. However I've only had this new head gasket on for about 4 months... Kinda fast to go out
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Sadly I think I've come to a second own head gasket going out! I have the problem of the engine starting to drink coolant and have rough start ups, but what's weird is that I don't have milky oil, just the coolant that is draining and rough startups and what not. I changed head gasket first time and all the problems cured. However I've only had this new head gasket on for about 4 months... Kinda fast to go out
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They are so stupid here and likely to charge you to tell you its a head gasket , and then they will put that on and it will probably be my fault some how if it still over heats and I will be a sitting duck.
If I take the head off , i still am not going to be able to see if its a block being casted with defects but I could at least see if it was the gasket ..
IDK man , torn on what to do right now. looking at getting new head , fuel lobe cams springs, all new slap it on with a new Werks gasket and call it a day till big build.