JesseCuster Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Hello, i have a 1995 del sol, vtec (b16a3) i bout it about a year ago and all was fine with it then. Just recently (past month or so) it has been running hot a bit. I havent had a chance to dive into the engine yet, but i have been keeping water in it to keep it from over heating. I replaced the thermostat, but that doesnt seem to help. There is no crack in the radiator. After driving at normal speed (50 mph) for 5 minutes or so, it will start to bubble in the reservoir (it sounds almost like its boiling, but it seems to just be pushing air into it). A few days ago it started bogging down at high rpm's (4.5 - 6), to the point of cutting off. What could be causing this. Me thinks it could be the head gasket causing it to lose compression, but i would love a second opinion on this. Let me know if you need more information, THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTiS Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 i believe you may be right. mine did the same thing. also it had trouble reving past 2k. id get it fixed asap and not run it since you could damage the head. hope everything works out on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseCuster Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 thanks. I found some stuff that you put in the radiator and let it cook and what not suppose to fix head gasket issues. im at least going to try that first but i definately see a replacement coming soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTiS Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 thanks. I found some stuff that you put in the radiator and let it cook and what not suppose to fix head gasket issues. im at least going to try that first but i definately see a replacement coming soon to be honest im sketchy about that stuff. a d series headgasket is only 50 bucks and youll need new head bolts. past that its fairly easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseCuster Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 well, i will need a b series, hopefully they will be right in the same ball park as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALPINESTAR210 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 hey i had the same prob mine was the cap it was bent just a lil that you couldn tell but it was letn air out so i cranked it on there and now its fine hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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