Ok, let me start with this: I own a 97' EX 2dr, 1.6L SOCH VTEC. It is supercharged and has been bored/balanced/ported/polished, it has also been sleaved and has a block guard.

Recently, the engine overheated, at least I think it did, after blowing the OEM radiator (NO fluid in radiator, small amount of steam). I replaced it with a Fluidyne oversized radiator/flushed system + refilled/checked for bubbles/leaks. Everything worked fine- temp was steady (slight bit lower). All was good for a day or two then the plug wires started to POP out of the head. NO-BIG-DEAL I just changed the valve cover gasket- problem sloved.

Now I notice the temp is rising slightly- not overheating- just running hot. I noticed collection of oil gathering on transmittion housing, under/to the side of the head . The leak is not coming from the valve cover. I checked the oil, it was very low . Checked the radiator, resivore empty . Filled up the resivour, topped off radiator ----OIL flotting on top, not just a film, but actualy brown.

I belive its a blown head gasket- right? Tell me thats all it is. If it is a blown head gasket I'm sure I will have to level the head- due to warping.

My question is can my head be shaved any more for the leveling? What kind of head gasket should I get to replace it. I was using a MR GASKET copper head gasket.

Any suggestions would be greatly appriciated.