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turbowhat_n_dat
02-25-2003, 12:44 AM
Check this out, I can run a headgasket for about two months, when I let the car idle it builds heat and the head gasket blows out. Now it doesnt just go right away, it takes a while, like two months!! Or if I idle the thing like say over an hour (in line to get into McCormick center to HIN). The car will build temp up even if the fan is on all the time, I have wired my fan up to a switch to have it on constantly. I've replaced the head gasket about 4 times all last season. I have yet to remove it and get it checked for straightness.

I am just looking for any reasons you ppl might have experienced on this issue. I do NOT want to get the head "O" ringed as that will then not be blowing my head gasket but my block. Head gasket is cheaper to replace than a whole motor.

Holla, with your opinions................................

Peace,

G FLICK
ebpda9
02-25-2003, 12:50 AM
did u increase the CR ? maybe one of the cooling lines in the engine are blocked. maybe your timing is too retarded
turbowhat_n_dat
02-26-2003, 12:14 AM
CR-ok, timing is not retarded any, and I've replaced all the cooling lines with new ones. Thanx for the thought though.
ebpda9
02-26-2003, 09:54 AM
well how about your coolant passages in the block ?
Greg
03-01-2003, 01:58 PM
check the thermostat.
turbowhat_n_dat
03-02-2003, 01:35 AM
coolant passages, I have to check out. Thermostat, I have none!!


Peace,

G FLICK
Greg
03-02-2003, 10:49 AM
Originally posted by turbowhat_n_dat
coolant passages, I have to check out. Thermostat, I have none!!


Peace,

G FLICK uh, that could be an issue.
turbowhat_n_dat
03-03-2003, 10:03 PM
Possibly, we are in process of testing it right now. Testing various t-stats, with mad dyno time.

Right now the hotter the t-stat the better the car seems to run.

Thanx for all the help.
tooslow91crx
03-06-2003, 11:00 PM
coolant temp sensor? it's possible for it to be out of range, but not far enough to give a check engine light. the ecu looks at coolant temp when it determines idle mixture, speed, and timing. just another possiblilty
turbowhat_n_dat
03-09-2003, 06:34 PM
yeah, thought that too crx. put a new sender and gauge in it, but, then i put in the AEM plug-n-play and i can monitor it all.

Didnt change anything, but thanx.

G FLICK