i was on the freeway, in really heavy traffic, and i started to overheat. so i got off the freeway and pulled over and when i stopped, steam was everywhere. popped my hood and the coolant was boiling and steam was spraying out of the radiator cap. oh, and as i was finding a place to stop, the engine was knocking pretty good. so i turned it off, but let the fan run. it cooled down (let it cool for about an hour), i made sure there was enough water in and then tried to make it home since i wasn't horribly far. i got kinda close but it was smoking a little and knocking really bad so i just pulled over and called my friend (i tried calling earlier but he wasn't home). so we just left it and i came home.

now, i don't know what to do. swap (that would probably be the cheapest) or just get a new car and either part this one out or try to keep it. i don't really have money or credit to just go buy a car, so it'd probably be a really crappy car. bah. dumb car. :sad:

 

sorry to hear man...


b18b and b16a swaps are pretty reasonable. you can always get a d16 very cheap nowadays if needed in a hurry too.

 

:wtc:Sorry man!

 

Really feel for you man. Put a B18 in it and boost it.

 

Sorry to hear it But I would not get a new car you can find a stock replacement engine for your car at a salvage yard for a couple of hundred $

 

You've been having problems with you're car lately, i've seen. I also think you should just go to the nearest salvage yard, rent a lift and replace your motor, exact for same. It'll take no time at all, probably 1 day since all you will do is remove the same engine you're putting in.

 

Sucks man. Was your cooling system in good shape before? I was really diggin the look of your car too... the white/carbon/amber up from is killer!

 

looks like i'll be getting another car. not sure what yet, but something cheap. i'm not getting rid of my as of yet, but i probably will eventually. i'm looking for another civic though. stock. i'd love a ferio, but maybe a coupe or a hatch....actually anything that'll get me to and from work.

 

nooooooo!!! h:

 

geta hatchcrap :thumbup: