i have a problem with 2000 escort: no start,P0141code,and -100 shorttermfueltrim always

[EricTheCarGuy]

I hate Fel Pro valve cover gaskets for Honda’s, I haven’t had problems with the head gaskets though, I’ve had good results with Beck Arnley stuff, I don’t have experience with the other stuff you mentioned.

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[hbvx]

Cool. Well,

[EricTheCarGuy]

Oil pressure issues normally come from worn internals not head gasket issues.

[hbvx]

Well, then that explains a lot since fuel economy has

[hbvx]

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Have a friend that will take the lead on the job, I’ll try to assist in certain areas. Any tips before taking the vehicle to him? Penetrating oil on the IM and EM nuts to the head?_x000D_
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I have about 10 days until dropping the car off._x000D_
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He also

[Andrew Thompson]

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[EricTheCarGuy]

I think you’re a bit ‘nervous’.

[hbvx]

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The mechanic working on the Civic did preliminary testing and couldn’t condemn the head gasket based on compression testing dry/wet, and since the cooling system was holding around 17 psi._x000D_
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So, not being SURE if coolant entry is via the head

[hbvx]

The pics of the valve-train…is this the original head or what?_x000D_
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This may clue in to why I’m

[EricTheCarGuy]

That engine looks way too clean to have a head gasket issue.

[hbvx]

If it’s not the head gasket then that is great. I just would like to stop coolant from entering the oil and increasing wear. That’s my bottom line._x000D_
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Eric, any sense in removing the IACV, the sandwiched oil cooler, or the valve cover/IACV’s plastic routi

[EricTheCarGuy]

Honestly with an engine as clean as yours I can’t imagine coolant getting into the oil.

[hbvx]

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That is always a possibility of sample issues. I’ll see what the lab says when I call them. Honestly, from following this stuff for a while I doubt the sample was processed wrong, but then again it’s sorta up in the air right now. I ma

[EricTheCarGuy]

Like I said it’s not that bad a job and if it will give you piece of mind do the job.

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