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Old 10-08-2007, 03:46 PM
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ok so i think that my head gasket is starting to fail on me since all the coolant problmes i've been having the only weird things is that the car doesnt overheat.but i would rather change the gasket now that risking my engine. is there any websites i can get a decent head gasket ? are the ones out of ebay any good? i bought my valve cover gasket there and it works just fine. btw i have high comp pistons if that matters , please help
 
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Old 10-08-2007, 04:00 PM
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Cometic makes a good head gasket
 
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Old 10-08-2007, 04:18 PM
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yeah but i heard that it'll lower my compression , is this true?also i got an aluminum radiator on he way do you think this could solve my problem?
 
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Old 10-08-2007, 04:30 PM
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oem has been proven time and time again.
 
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Old 10-08-2007, 04:50 PM
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where can i get an oem gasket and for how much more or less?
 
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Old 10-08-2007, 05:19 PM
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honda dealeaship, or any autoparts store.
 
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Old 10-08-2007, 05:53 PM
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Old 10-10-2007, 03:16 PM
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alright so im so confused , i got home from workyesterday and i noticed a puddle of coolant under the car i popped the hood and as soon as i look at the antifreeze bottle its BOILING and coolant is dripping out. and the coolant level inside the radiator was a little low. then after the car is turned off for a few minutes the coolant inside the bottle would just dissapear. but the coolant level in the radiator would stay a little low. it has happened like 4 times. but i always re filled the radiator and the bottle so yesterday i only refilled the radiator and today there was no boiling or nothing. BUT the radiator level was a little low. can this be the head gasket? or maybe the radiator? radiator cap? thermostat?
 
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