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It is parked until I can start tearing into it. Oil still looks good. Are head gaskets hard to replace on these? Shouldn’t be a problem for me since I already have experience rebuilding an engine. Just haven’t done much work on Civics.
It is parked until I can start tearing into it. Oil still looks good. Are head gaskets hard to replace on these? Shouldn’t be a problem for me since I already have experience rebuilding an engine. Just haven’t done much work on Civics.
Did a block test earlier this afternoon and the fluid went from blue to yellow. Just finished a pressure test and it seemed like it held pressure and possibly lost it slowly but not very noticeable. Left it under pressure and checked every hose and joint, no external leaks. It has been difficult to start since last night and today. Still losing coolant though. Part of me wants to just drive it, but another part says pull the head and have it tested and such.
Did a block test earlier this afternoon and the fluid went from blue to yellow. Just finished a pressure test and it seemed like it held pressure and possibly lost it slowly but not very noticeable. Left it under pressure and checked every hose and joint, no external leaks. It has been difficult to start since last night and today. Still losing coolant though. Part of me wants to just drive it, but another part says pull the head and have it tested and such.
Pressure test is on the list for tomorrow. Bled the system with my lisle funnel. Has been running cool all day today. The car lot owner that sold me the car said new radiator hoses along with timing belt were recently replaced. I will do pressure test and look at all hoses to find a bad one.
Pressure test is on the list for tomorrow. Bled the system with my lisle funnel. Has been running cool all day today. The car lot owner that sold me the car said new radiator hoses along with timing belt were recently replaced. I will do pressure test and look at all hoses to find a bad one.
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I noticed the reservoir is empty every three days.
The system has been bled three times.
Sometimes after shutting off the reservoir makes noise like a gurgling sound.
Heater output is hot.
After driving 120 miles mainly interstate, it seems car stays cool at 75-80mph and stays around 200F.
When going under 70 it starts to overheat but turning heat on helps cool it down. I was able to turn the fan on using a paper clip in the fan switch connector on thermostat housing.So basically at high speeds car is fine. It overheats in city.
Front of radiator looks clean but will still pull it to check crimps, and other places for issues.I will be doing a block test tomorrow as well as another pressure test. Also, will review the videos mentioned.
Additional details.
I noticed the reservoir is empty every three days.
The system has been bled three times.
Sometimes after shutting off the reservoir makes noise like a gurgling sound.
Heater output is hot.
After driving 120 miles mainly interstate, it seems car stays cool at 75-80mph and stays around 200F.
When going under 70 it starts to overheat but turning heat on helps cool it down. I was able to turn the fan on using a paper clip in the fan switch connector on thermostat housing.So basically at high speeds car is fine. It overheats in city.
Front of radiator looks clean but will still pull it to check crimps, and other places for issues.I will be doing a block test tomorrow as well as another pressure test. Also, will review the videos mentioned.