spike10197 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 my car is still overheating. i changed everything in the cooling system -water pump -thermostat -hoses -raditor -raditor cap lately my car has been spitting out a lot of white smoke. then at times it wont. it also has a weird idleing. it feels like its going to die. what would be the problem? i did a pressure test and it came out fine. so what can i do now? help me plz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben. Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 damn son.. sounds like the car doesn't like you. buy another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike10197 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 i wish i could buy another one. i dont have the money. im thinking bout putting mine up for sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH6TunerDaniel Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Might be your HG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike10197 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 how would u change that? can u give me a step by step process for my car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccordHEART Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 White smoke..Probably means you have a blown headgasket. From what I hear, it's pretty pricey to get that fixed. Edit: You might try taking your car to a mechanic to get it looked at. So you don't waste more money, and not fix the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike10197 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 yeah but i dont have that kind of money. everone is charging a grand out here for a head gasket work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccordHEART Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 That sounds about right. Doubt you could do it yourself, Unless you have a machine shop in your garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike10197 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 i have a crap load of tools. i got them from my g-pa when he passed away. there all craftsman ones too. im not mechanically inclined either. i just need help on step to step Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccordHEART Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 You need special equipment. You might consider a ZC swap. Can be had for about $400 and will drop right in. And it'll give your car some more power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike10197 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 what kind of motor is in my car? what is a ZC? sry im just new to hondas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccordHEART Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 ZC = The Si motor of your gen hatch. About 130hp. It is DOHC, Non-Vtec. The one that is in your car now is probably a D15 with like 90hp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike10197 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 where would i get a motor like that at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccordHEART Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I'll find you a few links. They are good motors, But will probably need to be shipped. They normally have about 30k - 40k miles on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike10197 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 do u have aim or msn? itll be faster and easier to chat on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccordHEART Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Aim - Valafar Xaphan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben. Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 If you spend your money on a goddamn ZC swap I'll drive up there personally to beat up your car. LAWL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccordHEART Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 PFFT. Don't be afraid of him!! He's just scared you'll be faster. XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben. Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 rotfl @ 15 second zc swapped ef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike10197 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 so then how would u change the HG? come on ppl help me out here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccordHEART Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Try google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastigir Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Replacing the headgasket is not as daunting a task as it sounds. Search here or elsewhere on the internet for a step by step. Or conversely you can go pick up a Haynes or Chiltons manual and do a little reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kegger Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Go to autozone and pick up the manual for your car. Read the part about the head, and do it yourself. Book = $15, HG = $50 2 hours of free labor, voila, done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccordHEART Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Ask him about corn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
as2rd Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I say go DIY. Ive done a few on all types of engines. All you have to keep in mind is "organization and keeping your workspace open and clean." Look for a good engine rebuild book for "your engine". Do not put damaging force on anything. Id say the hardest part is setting up the timing, but it is straight forward with FI. The first engine you work on, gives you the best feeling when you hear it run without problems. As long as you go by the book and dont take short cuts youll be fine.---Andy (just my 2 cents) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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