Motoxpro118 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Hey everyone i bought a 93 honda del sol today for 1500 dollars i brought it home and drove it around a little bit but i noticed that is is puffing white smoke when i get on the gas after its been running for a couple seconds ... i was wondering if anyone know what causes this and how it cold be fixed ... thanks also if the engine isnt very good in it what engines fit and where can i get a decent one for cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xer0 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 1) blown headgasket 2) what model a or si? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoxpro118 Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 i think its just a s i dunno but im thinkin that the guy i bought it off knows its gonna blow and i didnt look it to it enough so he changed the head gaskit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xer0 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 what are your plans for the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch92 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 when you drive it around does it start to overheat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lceah Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 don't drive it!! if antifreeze has gotten in, driving it will hurt the engine! check dipstick and/or oil filter cap to see if antifreeze is getting in there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm_gsr_hatch Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 check your coolant level to see if you are low..... its probably a blown head gasket. drain your oil and see if it looks like milky coffee. a head gasket is a easy job if that is the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1994turbodelsol Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 white smoke means water is burning, blue smoke means oil is burning, so you got to figure out why. Its most likely the head gasket as stated above. Also almost every car with a blown head gasket will over heat to some point or another. If it starts to over heat at all stop driving it immediately or you could risk warping the head. The engine may or may not be garbage, you will be able to look for visible damage to the engine when you take of the head to change the head gasket. If the engine does end up being worthless there are a few options, 1. get the same engine 2. swap a b or h series engine it just depends on your plans for the car. If you are planning on just driving it as a daily driver and want to go the cheapest route just get a replacement d series engine from a reputable source, if you want to build it up and make it fast i would swap a b16 or b18 into it, but this option is a lot more pricey. Just a tip: When you start looking for a replacement engine take your time and search around there is a lot of good deals on d b and h series engine swaps. Hope this info helps. -Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TS John Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 This is one of the best n00b posts I've ever seen.^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420droc Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 yes im pretty sure it is the head gasket for sure.... this happend to my del sol S ....i just said forget about it because i was stripping it for parts any way ... so i drove it till it broke down and i lost all compression.... so unless u dont care like i did i wouldnt drive it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch92 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 the thread is a month old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 OP: the only way to fix your problem is to start a noob threat and watch the thread inevitably die. Once a minimum of 20 days has passed, at least three people must reply to the dead thread on the same day. ¡Viola! the smoke will disapear. In short, your welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94typersol Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 OP: the only way to fix your problem is to start a noob threat and watch the thread inevitably die. Once a minimum of 20 days has passed, at least three people must reply to the dead thread on the same day. ¡Viola! the smoke will disapear. In short, your welcome. what if your blowing white smoke but their isnt any antifreeze in the oil,and it dont over heat.bend valve????>_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_agu28 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 +1 for head gasket, I replaced so many on different cars. It will be a simple job, it is just time consuming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delsol209 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 just wondering if he has gotten the point yet lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4girl Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 just wondering if he has gotten the point yet lol lol me too.. been over a month.. with the same answers time after time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch92 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 i would assume that he got the point already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 you guys think it could be the headgasket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch92 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 yes, what do you think it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94typersol Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 what if your blowing white smoke but their isnt any antifreeze in the oil,and it dont over heat.bend valve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch92 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 are you always having to top off you coolant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabeeb Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 are you always having to top off you coolant? might be the headgasket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch92 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 we have that part covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 we have that part covered. so you think its the head gasket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I think it's probably the head gasket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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