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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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First, thanks for all the replies. Much appreciated.

ISP James - Yes, bottom of the head was resurfaced by machine shop. Good idea though

Nickgsr1 - If you are speaking of that little nozzle that can be turned by a wrench, I have done this already as well. Lets pressure out of the system. Talking about the same thing? And Also, I have a shop manual for the gsr motor so I do double check everything to spec. Thnx

westcoaststyle - I doubt the imperfections because I did get the head resurfaced. Unless my block is warped, I doubt there are any. Also, I didn't think I had to use sealent either, but after it spewed all over the engine bay, I called summits tech line and they told me to use hylamar(spelling), so I did. Seems to work except for the left corner where it still leaks oil. Not nearly as bad though. Thanks for the advice I will use it.

silverstreakin - I am scare to admit, but one of my car friends said that maybe the block warped too. I am skeptical about the block warpage, because in honda terms, if the needle goes past the H mark, then you are overheated to the point of warpage. I heard that if you stay below the top line (Which I always did) then you should have no risk of warping. Also, yes there is a bleed plug for the radiator. No cracks on the engine block. Thnx for tech advise

Zedron - Glad someone knows exactly what its like. Everyone has troubles with there car, but when u have to take the head apart time after time just to get to head gasket, its a pain. I am going to stick with the sealent because first, it seems to be stopping oil from leaking except in one spot where it just gushes out. It just seems to work. I think im going to probably change the head bolts out and maybe that will help. I did get the head resurfaced though. Thanks man

rev - I might just get that oem head gasket. Just hate to see 100 dollars down the drain for nothing. Yes I have bled the system.

Yea, the solution is most likely a new head gasket. The overheating is what is keeping me from driving because it will overheat before I get somewhere! I was reading another thread on this site and they were talking about thermo switch. Maybe that could be the prob. I just cant find a thermostat switch to buy.
Thanks again for the help fellas
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