civic1 Posted November 11, 2006 Share Posted November 11, 2006 hey i have a blown headgasket and i didnt kno about it until just a fewa days ago. i dont ko how long i have been driving with it like this but can anyone tell me how long it takes to crack the head if there is a blown headgasket. thanks for any input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HONDA CRX 88 SI Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 blown head gasket those ur car start normal thats weird, u sure ur not talking about valve cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycarsux Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Blown head gasket = lots of smoke. Its quite noticable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranny Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 not always no mycar , sometimes almost fukin near undetectable. but to answer your question , no it wont hurt your engine. you might need new plugs though. take em out and see if thier white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 Keep an eye on your temp gauge. When you pull the head off, check it (as well as the block) for straightness. Do this by using an automotive straightedge. You can also use a solid piece of steel. Have it milled and checked for straightness (comes out to a few bucks less than an automotive straightedge). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranny Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 dont listen to him , 98% of the time , only overheating will cause your head to warp. if it never overheated , than just get another head gasket put on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civic1 Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 it started to overheat and alot of smoke was coming out. when i took the head off the oil was gray like it mixed with the coolant. i also had coolant on the top of the block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..SSR.. Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 There you go cranny. Shove your "don't listen to him" advice up your ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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