Headgasket -- permanent fix? - Page 2

KeithQNguyen · 10-14-04, 03:24 AM

Dethred I've owned this car for the past 74,000 miles and three years. The car was in perfect condition when I got it. I later on found all the service records from my dealer because it turned out the original owners serviced it at my dealer. The car was maintained on the dot prior to me owning it, so I have no doubt that they babied the car maintainence wise.

Now I've drivin the car for 74,000 miles. It develiped a problem at around 175k. The car started to over heat, but went only 3/4 way up and back down.

I just had the head gasketts replaced, and the car runs well. The head wasn't warped and was reinstalled.

I honestly think it's a design flaw. Could it happen again, certainly... I expect it at around 300K so I'll probably have my engine rebuilt after that.

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Originally Posted by Dethred

Why hasnt anyone mentioned that we have ALUMINUM engines? Under any major heat parts will warp and never be the same, even with some machining.

All this crap about coolant type, mileage, etc, is just babble. My engine has 172k miles on it and it has never had a BHG. Why? Design flaw? Maybe if you let your car overheat. All this while I have only had Honda coolant for the first coolant cycle in my car. Thats about 165k miles on generic brand coolant.

My car has NOT ONCE gone past 3/4th heat and that is the reason I haven't had any bad head gaskets. Proof? How about repeated Bhg's on certain cars and none on others? Chances are the car overheated with the current owner or previous owner and the block or head(s) is warped.

fattypanda · 10-14-04, 03:52 AM

The honda coolant cost around $12.oo per gallon. I just bought one this morning!! I hope I did not get ripe off, too much!!

yetchh · 10-14-04, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dethred

The whole point of my post is that aluminum engines warp easier under extreme heat, our engines probably have a design flaw, but if you take care of overheating issues quickly you'll have no problem.

Just because you don't hear of BHG from the RL guys doesnt mean they aren't just as common. Count how many G2 guys are on here compared to RL and G1 guys, then find a percentage of those with BHG.

If someone has no problems till 100,000 miles and then replaces the HG 3 times over the next 50,000 miles then something happened by 100,000 miles to create the problem.

Point is, if there was a design flaw then the car would blow head gaskets no matter how low the mileage without it overheating.

amen to that.. you might have to say it again just in case
ps. some cars are just lemons.. every now and then you get a dud, the chances of getting one are just lower with a honda, toyota, nissan, than say a mitzy or hyundai... bimmer

FlipLegend · 10-14-04, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fattypanda

The honda coolant cost around $12.oo per gallon. I just bought one this morning!! I hope I did not get ripe off, too much!!

That's a good price, the honda dealership just quoted me $15.55/gallon.

SLICK40 · 10-14-04, 05:31 AM

i paid somewheres around $20 a gallon. The same dealership quoted me $3200 to do the headgasket, they charged me $100 for a new radiator cap and coolant flush--freakin' expensive--i have to get rid of this car when it is fixed--got a baby on the way--cant afford this piece of crap, i'm going back to an accord!

FlipLegend · 10-14-04, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SLICK40

i paid somewheres around $20 a gallon. The same dealership quoted me $3200 to do the headgasket, they charged me $100 for a new radiator cap and coolant flush--freakin' expensive--i have to get rid of this car when it is fixed--got a baby on the way--cant afford this piece of crap, i'm going back to an accord!

$3200 for a head gasket? You could buy 2 JDM TypeII's with that and have enough money for some headwork. I wouldn't even think to fix my BHG, I'm sure I've cracked the head already and swapping motors is so much easier.

SLICK40 · 10-14-04, 06:09 AM

i know, i almost crapped my pants when he said that. ironically, i paid $3200 for the whole car, there's no way i would pay $3200 for hg

KeithQNguyen · 10-14-04, 06:22 AM

HG cost me 1300... --=Keith

SLICK40 · 10-14-04, 06:35 AM

..@ Acura?

FutureX 2001 · 10-14-04, 06:44 AM

Probably not at Acura. I took mine to a Honda/Acura specialist had the Headgaskets, Drive Belts, Timing Belt, & Waterpump done for almost $1700

SLICK40 · 10-14-04, 06:46 AM

good deal, i'm working on that right now.

KeithQNguyen · 10-14-04, 07:47 AM

Nah I took mine to a specialist too.... Had my tune up done about 9k prior to the HG so i left all of that alone --=Keith

SLICK40 · 10-14-04, 08:34 AM

looks like I'll definately be finding myself a honda specialist

KeithQNguyen · 10-14-04, 09:04 AM

Just make sure the person is reputable... I had to screen 3 mechanics that were all shady before my parents recommended the guy i use now (damn who'd think my mom would know) and he turned out to be really honest and reliable. --=Keith

ndhduong · 10-14-04, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by KeithQNguyen

Just make sure the person is reputable... I had to screen 3 mechanics that were all shady before my parents recommended the guy i use now (damn who'd think my mom would know) and he turned out to be really honest and reliable. --=Keith

Do you know any one, by chance, in San Jose?

Thanks

10-14-04, 05:31 AM	#20 (permalink)
SLICK40 V V Jadin Duane V V Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 733 Car 1: '91 Charcoal Metallic L Sedan Car 2: '93 Accord Coupe Car 3: '97 Altima Lim Editi iTrader: (0)	i paid somewheres around $20 a gallon. The same dealership quoted me $3200 to do the headgasket, they charged me $100 for a new radiator cap and coolant flush--freakin' expensive--i have to get rid of this car when it is fixed--got a baby on the way--cant afford this piece of crap, i'm going back to an accord! __________________ __________________

10-14-04, 06:09 AM	#22 (permalink)
SLICK40 V V Jadin Duane V V Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 733 Car 1: '91 Charcoal Metallic L Sedan Car 2: '93 Accord Coupe Car 3: '97 Altima Lim Editi iTrader: (0)	i know, i almost crapped my pants when he said that. ironically, i paid $3200 for the whole car, there's no way i would pay $3200 for hg __________________ __________________

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KeithQNguyen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,915 Car 1: 1995 Black on Black 6 speed LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	HG cost me 1300... --=Keith __________________ Some of the most beautiful things in nature have been shaped by the wind - The Acura Legend Coupe

10-14-04, 06:35 AM	#24 (permalink)
SLICK40 V V Jadin Duane V V Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 733 Car 1: '91 Charcoal Metallic L Sedan Car 2: '93 Accord Coupe Car 3: '97 Altima Lim Editi iTrader: (0)	..@ Acura? __________________ __________________

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FutureX 2001 L E G E N D Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montebello, CA Posts: 4,452 Car 1: '95 Coupe Car 2: '94 Sedan GS Car 3: '90 Coupe iTrader: (2)	Probably not at Acura. I took mine to a Honda/Acura specialist had the Headgaskets, Drive Belts, Timing Belt, & Waterpump done for almost $1700 __________________

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10-14-04, 03:52 AM	#17 (permalink)
fattypanda Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 37 Car 1: 1995 4Dr Legend LS iTrader: (0)	The honda coolant cost around $12.oo per gallon. I just bought one this morning!! I hope I did not get ripe off, too much!!

10-14-04, 06:46 AM	#26 (permalink)
SLICK40 V V Jadin Duane V V Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 733 Car 1: '91 Charcoal Metallic L Sedan Car 2: '93 Accord Coupe Car 3: '97 Altima Lim Editi iTrader: (0)	good deal, i'm working on that right now. __________________ __________________

10-14-04, 07:47 AM	#27 (permalink)
KeithQNguyen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,915 Car 1: 1995 Black on Black 6 speed LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	Nah I took mine to a specialist too.... Had my tune up done about 9k prior to the HG so i left all of that alone --=Keith __________________ Some of the most beautiful things in nature have been shaped by the wind - The Acura Legend Coupe

10-14-04, 08:34 AM	#28 (permalink)
SLICK40 V V Jadin Duane V V Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 733 Car 1: '91 Charcoal Metallic L Sedan Car 2: '93 Accord Coupe Car 3: '97 Altima Lim Editi iTrader: (0)	looks like I'll definately be finding myself a honda specialist __________________ __________________

10-14-04, 09:04 AM	#29 (permalink)
KeithQNguyen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,915 Car 1: 1995 Black on Black 6 speed LS Coupe iTrader: (0)	Just make sure the person is reputable... I had to screen 3 mechanics that were all shady before my parents recommended the guy i use now (damn who'd think my mom would know) and he turned out to be really honest and reliable. --=Keith __________________ Some of the most beautiful things in nature have been shaped by the wind - The Acura Legend Coupe

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