1995 Honda Civic EX White smoke
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Re: 1995 Honda Civic EX White smoke
On May 30, 7:41 am, z <gzuck...@snail-mail.net> wrote:
> On May 29, 4:38 pm, Lena Fields <Lena...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On May 29, 1:34 pm, Joe LaVigne <jlavi...@hits-buffalo.com> wrote:
>
> > > Lena Fields wrote:
> > > >> Well, there is definitely a mystery here. if there was just a leaky
> > > >> gasket/o rings (in the cam cover, I assume) in the first place, then
> > > >> that shouldn't have led to white smoke when accelerating or engine
> > > >> struggling. And not to engine death the next day. And, god knows what
> > > >> could possibly lead to oil in "the spark plug**S**" One cylinder
> > > >> getting oiled up, sure, could be anything from a valve seal to a hole
> > > >> in the piston, but more than one???????
>
> > > >> You need a second opinion, for sure.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > >> - Show quoted text -
>
> > > > They said it was all four cylinders. They said they didn't
> > > > investigate the smoke problem since I said I "thought" it was related
> > > > to the oil leak. But from what I've read since that point the smoke
> > > > would have been gray not white, right? They didn't go into detail
> > > > except to say that I need a new engine to the tune of $3,000 so it
> > > > would be better to buy one of their cars.
>
> > > You can get a used JDM engine for much less, and have it installed by a shop
> > > specializing in Japanese cars. All told, you'll probably be out a little
> > > over a grand.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > Really? That's all? My husband in calling around has gotten the
> > close to the 3 grand mark from other shops around here. Honda offered
> > me a used engine for the $3,000, I shudder to think what a new one
> > would run. Do you think it could be fixed though, my current one? Or
> > is it hopeless?- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> If it doesn't actually have a hole in the side and inside parts
> sticking out, it can be fixed. And if the rest of the car is in decent
> shape, very likely cost effectively. But the used engine route, if
> available, is cheaper than doing a rebuild or buying a rebuilt. Most
> junkyards will give you a warranty that the engine isn't defective
> when installed, and given Honda's reputation for durability that's
> pretty much all you need.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
We are going to take it to the guy we found in the area. I actually
have somewhat of a phobia about mechanics because I have yet to have
a
good trustworthy experience with one. I am going the used engine
route, hopefully that is all that needs to be fixed and my car will
be
up and running again in no time, we're going to have the guy check to
see if it is the headgasket although everytime I've read about that
the car overheating always happens and mine stays steady at the same
temp that it was when I first bought it. I am never going to the
dealership again for auto repairs. They did a compression test, or
at
least that's what they told me and when my husband called them they
told him that it "wasn't great" but could give him no other
information. Now I'm wondering if the test was even done or if they
just had me sit around for hours just so they could get me in the
showroom!
> On May 29, 4:38 pm, Lena Fields <Lena...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On May 29, 1:34 pm, Joe LaVigne <jlavi...@hits-buffalo.com> wrote:
>
> > > Lena Fields wrote:
> > > >> Well, there is definitely a mystery here. if there was just a leaky
> > > >> gasket/o rings (in the cam cover, I assume) in the first place, then
> > > >> that shouldn't have led to white smoke when accelerating or engine
> > > >> struggling. And not to engine death the next day. And, god knows what
> > > >> could possibly lead to oil in "the spark plug**S**" One cylinder
> > > >> getting oiled up, sure, could be anything from a valve seal to a hole
> > > >> in the piston, but more than one???????
>
> > > >> You need a second opinion, for sure.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > >> - Show quoted text -
>
> > > > They said it was all four cylinders. They said they didn't
> > > > investigate the smoke problem since I said I "thought" it was related
> > > > to the oil leak. But from what I've read since that point the smoke
> > > > would have been gray not white, right? They didn't go into detail
> > > > except to say that I need a new engine to the tune of $3,000 so it
> > > > would be better to buy one of their cars.
>
> > > You can get a used JDM engine for much less, and have it installed by a shop
> > > specializing in Japanese cars. All told, you'll probably be out a little
> > > over a grand.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > Really? That's all? My husband in calling around has gotten the
> > close to the 3 grand mark from other shops around here. Honda offered
> > me a used engine for the $3,000, I shudder to think what a new one
> > would run. Do you think it could be fixed though, my current one? Or
> > is it hopeless?- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> If it doesn't actually have a hole in the side and inside parts
> sticking out, it can be fixed. And if the rest of the car is in decent
> shape, very likely cost effectively. But the used engine route, if
> available, is cheaper than doing a rebuild or buying a rebuilt. Most
> junkyards will give you a warranty that the engine isn't defective
> when installed, and given Honda's reputation for durability that's
> pretty much all you need.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
We are going to take it to the guy we found in the area. I actually
have somewhat of a phobia about mechanics because I have yet to have
a
good trustworthy experience with one. I am going the used engine
route, hopefully that is all that needs to be fixed and my car will
be
up and running again in no time, we're going to have the guy check to
see if it is the headgasket although everytime I've read about that
the car overheating always happens and mine stays steady at the same
temp that it was when I first bought it. I am never going to the
dealership again for auto repairs. They did a compression test, or
at
least that's what they told me and when my husband called them they
told him that it "wasn't great" but could give him no other
information. Now I'm wondering if the test was even done or if they
just had me sit around for hours just so they could get me in the
showroom!
#32
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Re: 1995 Honda Civic EX White smoke
On May 30, 7:41 am, z <gzuck...@snail-mail.net> wrote:
> On May 29, 4:38 pm, Lena Fields <Lena...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On May 29, 1:34 pm, Joe LaVigne <jlavi...@hits-buffalo.com> wrote:
>
> > > Lena Fields wrote:
> > > >> Well, there is definitely a mystery here. if there was just a leaky
> > > >> gasket/o rings (in the cam cover, I assume) in the first place, then
> > > >> that shouldn't have led to white smoke when accelerating or engine
> > > >> struggling. And not to engine death the next day. And, god knows what
> > > >> could possibly lead to oil in "the spark plug**S**" One cylinder
> > > >> getting oiled up, sure, could be anything from a valve seal to a hole
> > > >> in the piston, but more than one???????
>
> > > >> You need a second opinion, for sure.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > >> - Show quoted text -
>
> > > > They said it was all four cylinders. They said they didn't
> > > > investigate the smoke problem since I said I "thought" it was related
> > > > to the oil leak. But from what I've read since that point the smoke
> > > > would have been gray not white, right? They didn't go into detail
> > > > except to say that I need a new engine to the tune of $3,000 so it
> > > > would be better to buy one of their cars.
>
> > > You can get a used JDM engine for much less, and have it installed by a shop
> > > specializing in Japanese cars. All told, you'll probably be out a little
> > > over a grand.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > Really? That's all? My husband in calling around has gotten the
> > close to the 3 grand mark from other shops around here. Honda offered
> > me a used engine for the $3,000, I shudder to think what a new one
> > would run. Do you think it could be fixed though, my current one? Or
> > is it hopeless?- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> If it doesn't actually have a hole in the side and inside parts
> sticking out, it can be fixed. And if the rest of the car is in decent
> shape, very likely cost effectively. But the used engine route, if
> available, is cheaper than doing a rebuild or buying a rebuilt. Most
> junkyards will give you a warranty that the engine isn't defective
> when installed, and given Honda's reputation for durability that's
> pretty much all you need.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
We are going to take it to the guy we found in the area. I actually
have somewhat of a phobia about mechanics because I have yet to have a
good trustworthy experience with one. I am going the used engine
route, hopefully that is all that needs to be fixed and my car will be
up and running again in no time, we're going to have the guy check to
see if it is the headgasket although everytime I've read about that
the car overheating always happens and mine stays steady at the same
temp that it was when I first bought it. I am never going to the
dealership again for auto repairs. They did a compression test, or at
least that's what they told me and when my husband called them they
told him that it "wasn't great" but could give him no other
information. Now I'm wondering if the test was even done or if they
just had me sit around for hours just so they could get me in the
showroom!
> On May 29, 4:38 pm, Lena Fields <Lena...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On May 29, 1:34 pm, Joe LaVigne <jlavi...@hits-buffalo.com> wrote:
>
> > > Lena Fields wrote:
> > > >> Well, there is definitely a mystery here. if there was just a leaky
> > > >> gasket/o rings (in the cam cover, I assume) in the first place, then
> > > >> that shouldn't have led to white smoke when accelerating or engine
> > > >> struggling. And not to engine death the next day. And, god knows what
> > > >> could possibly lead to oil in "the spark plug**S**" One cylinder
> > > >> getting oiled up, sure, could be anything from a valve seal to a hole
> > > >> in the piston, but more than one???????
>
> > > >> You need a second opinion, for sure.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > >> - Show quoted text -
>
> > > > They said it was all four cylinders. They said they didn't
> > > > investigate the smoke problem since I said I "thought" it was related
> > > > to the oil leak. But from what I've read since that point the smoke
> > > > would have been gray not white, right? They didn't go into detail
> > > > except to say that I need a new engine to the tune of $3,000 so it
> > > > would be better to buy one of their cars.
>
> > > You can get a used JDM engine for much less, and have it installed by a shop
> > > specializing in Japanese cars. All told, you'll probably be out a little
> > > over a grand.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > Really? That's all? My husband in calling around has gotten the
> > close to the 3 grand mark from other shops around here. Honda offered
> > me a used engine for the $3,000, I shudder to think what a new one
> > would run. Do you think it could be fixed though, my current one? Or
> > is it hopeless?- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> If it doesn't actually have a hole in the side and inside parts
> sticking out, it can be fixed. And if the rest of the car is in decent
> shape, very likely cost effectively. But the used engine route, if
> available, is cheaper than doing a rebuild or buying a rebuilt. Most
> junkyards will give you a warranty that the engine isn't defective
> when installed, and given Honda's reputation for durability that's
> pretty much all you need.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
We are going to take it to the guy we found in the area. I actually
have somewhat of a phobia about mechanics because I have yet to have a
good trustworthy experience with one. I am going the used engine
route, hopefully that is all that needs to be fixed and my car will be
up and running again in no time, we're going to have the guy check to
see if it is the headgasket although everytime I've read about that
the car overheating always happens and mine stays steady at the same
temp that it was when I first bought it. I am never going to the
dealership again for auto repairs. They did a compression test, or at
least that's what they told me and when my husband called them they
told him that it "wasn't great" but could give him no other
information. Now I'm wondering if the test was even done or if they
just had me sit around for hours just so they could get me in the
showroom!
#33
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Re: 1995 Honda Civic EX White smoke
On May 30, 7:41 am, z <gzuck...@snail-mail.net> wrote:
> On May 29, 4:38 pm, Lena Fields <Lena...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On May 29, 1:34 pm, Joe LaVigne <jlavi...@hits-buffalo.com> wrote:
>
> > > Lena Fields wrote:
> > > >> Well, there is definitely a mystery here. if there was just a leaky
> > > >> gasket/o rings (in the cam cover, I assume) in the first place, then
> > > >> that shouldn't have led to white smoke when accelerating or engine
> > > >> struggling. And not to engine death the next day. And, god knows what
> > > >> could possibly lead to oil in "the spark plug**S**" One cylinder
> > > >> getting oiled up, sure, could be anything from a valve seal to a hole
> > > >> in the piston, but more than one???????
>
> > > >> You need a second opinion, for sure.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > >> - Show quoted text -
>
> > > > They said it was all four cylinders. They said they didn't
> > > > investigate the smoke problem since I said I "thought" it was related
> > > > to the oil leak. But from what I've read since that point the smoke
> > > > would have been gray not white, right? They didn't go into detail
> > > > except to say that I need a new engine to the tune of $3,000 so it
> > > > would be better to buy one of their cars.
>
> > > You can get a used JDM engine for much less, and have it installed by a shop
> > > specializing in Japanese cars. All told, you'll probably be out a little
> > > over a grand.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > Really? That's all? My husband in calling around has gotten the
> > close to the 3 grand mark from other shops around here. Honda offered
> > me a used engine for the $3,000, I shudder to think what a new one
> > would run. Do you think it could be fixed though, my current one? Or
> > is it hopeless?- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> If it doesn't actually have a hole in the side and inside parts
> sticking out, it can be fixed. And if the rest of the car is in decent
> shape, very likely cost effectively. But the used engine route, if
> available, is cheaper than doing a rebuild or buying a rebuilt. Most
> junkyards will give you a warranty that the engine isn't defective
> when installed, and given Honda's reputation for durability that's
> pretty much all you need.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
We are going to take it to the guy we found in the area. I actually
have somewhat of a phobia about mechanics because I have yet to have a
good trustworthy experience with one. I am going the used engine
route, hopefully that is all that needs to be fixed and my car will be
up and running again in no time, we're going to have the guy check to
see if it is the headgasket although everytime I've read about that
the car overheating always happens and mine stays steady at the same
temp that it was when I first bought it. I am never going to the
dealership again for auto repairs. They did a compression test, or at
least that's what they told me and when my husband called them they
told him that it "wasn't great" but could give him no other
information. Now I'm wondering if the test was even done or if they
just had me sit around for hours just so they could get me in the
showroom!
> On May 29, 4:38 pm, Lena Fields <Lena...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On May 29, 1:34 pm, Joe LaVigne <jlavi...@hits-buffalo.com> wrote:
>
> > > Lena Fields wrote:
> > > >> Well, there is definitely a mystery here. if there was just a leaky
> > > >> gasket/o rings (in the cam cover, I assume) in the first place, then
> > > >> that shouldn't have led to white smoke when accelerating or engine
> > > >> struggling. And not to engine death the next day. And, god knows what
> > > >> could possibly lead to oil in "the spark plug**S**" One cylinder
> > > >> getting oiled up, sure, could be anything from a valve seal to a hole
> > > >> in the piston, but more than one???????
>
> > > >> You need a second opinion, for sure.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > >> - Show quoted text -
>
> > > > They said it was all four cylinders. They said they didn't
> > > > investigate the smoke problem since I said I "thought" it was related
> > > > to the oil leak. But from what I've read since that point the smoke
> > > > would have been gray not white, right? They didn't go into detail
> > > > except to say that I need a new engine to the tune of $3,000 so it
> > > > would be better to buy one of their cars.
>
> > > You can get a used JDM engine for much less, and have it installed by a shop
> > > specializing in Japanese cars. All told, you'll probably be out a little
> > > over a grand.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > Really? That's all? My husband in calling around has gotten the
> > close to the 3 grand mark from other shops around here. Honda offered
> > me a used engine for the $3,000, I shudder to think what a new one
> > would run. Do you think it could be fixed though, my current one? Or
> > is it hopeless?- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> If it doesn't actually have a hole in the side and inside parts
> sticking out, it can be fixed. And if the rest of the car is in decent
> shape, very likely cost effectively. But the used engine route, if
> available, is cheaper than doing a rebuild or buying a rebuilt. Most
> junkyards will give you a warranty that the engine isn't defective
> when installed, and given Honda's reputation for durability that's
> pretty much all you need.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
We are going to take it to the guy we found in the area. I actually
have somewhat of a phobia about mechanics because I have yet to have a
good trustworthy experience with one. I am going the used engine
route, hopefully that is all that needs to be fixed and my car will be
up and running again in no time, we're going to have the guy check to
see if it is the headgasket although everytime I've read about that
the car overheating always happens and mine stays steady at the same
temp that it was when I first bought it. I am never going to the
dealership again for auto repairs. They did a compression test, or at
least that's what they told me and when my husband called them they
told him that it "wasn't great" but could give him no other
information. Now I'm wondering if the test was even done or if they
just had me sit around for hours just so they could get me in the
showroom!
#34
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Re: 1995 Honda Civic EX White smoke
On May 30, 7:38 am, z <gzuck...@snail-mail.net> wrote:
> On May 29, 4:26 pm, Lena Fields <Lena...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > > Well, there is definitely a mystery here. if there was just a leaky
> > > gasket/o rings (in the cam cover, I assume) in the first place, then
> > > that shouldn't have led to white smoke when accelerating or engine
> > > struggling. And not to engine death the next day. And, god knows what
> > > could possibly lead to oil in "the spark plug**S**" One cylinder
> > > getting oiled up, sure, could be anything from a valve seal to a hole
> > > in the piston, but more than one???????
>
> > > You need a second opinion, for sure.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > They said it was all four cylinders. They said they didn't
> > investigate the smoke problem since I said I "thought" it was related
> > to the oil leak. But from what I've read since that point the smoke
> > would have been gray not white, right? They didn't go into detail
> > except to say that I need a new engine to the tune of $3,000 so it
> > would be better to buy one of their cars.
>
> Yeah, my dealer told me to buy a new car because my head gasket blew.
> It's pretty scary to hear. But, it's insane.
> You can buy used Honda engines pretty cheaply. Especially if you live
> somewhere where "the kids" are swapping the stock engines for the B
> series engines and will take just about any price for the old one.
> First find out exactly what is wrong with the old one, though. Maybe
> not exactly, but at least get a good idea.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
UPDATE:
Took my car to a mechanic I found on craigslist who seems like he
knows what he's doing. The fan was disconnected, I think it has been
since I had my car alarm put in which means the Honda Dealership
should have noticed that, he noticed it right after the hood was up.
On the way to the mechanics house (about a 45 min drive) my car did
not smoke at all. This was the first time that I had my inside the
car fan on while driving cause it was cooler outside than when it is
when I'm driving to and from work. He said that my rack and pinion
just needs to be binded together rather than replaced based on his
view of it. The really funny thing is that my spark plugs had no oil
in them at all before we started the drive nor after we got there. He
is doing a compression test on my car today and will hold off on the
whole new engine thing until that comes back. He said it could be
that my V-Tec isn't kicking on like it should. He could see where I
had my oil pan dripping oil but couldn't tell if Honda fixed it as
they said they did. I will let everyone know what the outcome is and
thanks so much to everyone for the advice!
> On May 29, 4:26 pm, Lena Fields <Lena...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > > Well, there is definitely a mystery here. if there was just a leaky
> > > gasket/o rings (in the cam cover, I assume) in the first place, then
> > > that shouldn't have led to white smoke when accelerating or engine
> > > struggling. And not to engine death the next day. And, god knows what
> > > could possibly lead to oil in "the spark plug**S**" One cylinder
> > > getting oiled up, sure, could be anything from a valve seal to a hole
> > > in the piston, but more than one???????
>
> > > You need a second opinion, for sure.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > They said it was all four cylinders. They said they didn't
> > investigate the smoke problem since I said I "thought" it was related
> > to the oil leak. But from what I've read since that point the smoke
> > would have been gray not white, right? They didn't go into detail
> > except to say that I need a new engine to the tune of $3,000 so it
> > would be better to buy one of their cars.
>
> Yeah, my dealer told me to buy a new car because my head gasket blew.
> It's pretty scary to hear. But, it's insane.
> You can buy used Honda engines pretty cheaply. Especially if you live
> somewhere where "the kids" are swapping the stock engines for the B
> series engines and will take just about any price for the old one.
> First find out exactly what is wrong with the old one, though. Maybe
> not exactly, but at least get a good idea.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
UPDATE:
Took my car to a mechanic I found on craigslist who seems like he
knows what he's doing. The fan was disconnected, I think it has been
since I had my car alarm put in which means the Honda Dealership
should have noticed that, he noticed it right after the hood was up.
On the way to the mechanics house (about a 45 min drive) my car did
not smoke at all. This was the first time that I had my inside the
car fan on while driving cause it was cooler outside than when it is
when I'm driving to and from work. He said that my rack and pinion
just needs to be binded together rather than replaced based on his
view of it. The really funny thing is that my spark plugs had no oil
in them at all before we started the drive nor after we got there. He
is doing a compression test on my car today and will hold off on the
whole new engine thing until that comes back. He said it could be
that my V-Tec isn't kicking on like it should. He could see where I
had my oil pan dripping oil but couldn't tell if Honda fixed it as
they said they did. I will let everyone know what the outcome is and
thanks so much to everyone for the advice!
#35
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Re: 1995 Honda Civic EX White smoke
On May 30, 7:38 am, z <gzuck...@snail-mail.net> wrote:
> On May 29, 4:26 pm, Lena Fields <Lena...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > > Well, there is definitely a mystery here. if there was just a leaky
> > > gasket/o rings (in the cam cover, I assume) in the first place, then
> > > that shouldn't have led to white smoke when accelerating or engine
> > > struggling. And not to engine death the next day. And, god knows what
> > > could possibly lead to oil in "the spark plug**S**" One cylinder
> > > getting oiled up, sure, could be anything from a valve seal to a hole
> > > in the piston, but more than one???????
>
> > > You need a second opinion, for sure.- Hide quoted text -
>
> > > - Show quoted text -
>
> > They said it was all four cylinders. They said they didn't
> > investigate the smoke problem since I said I "thought" it was related
> > to the oil leak. But from what I've read since that point the smoke
> > would have been gray not white, right? They didn't go into detail
> > except to say that I need a new engine to the tune of $3,000 so it
> > would be better to buy one of their cars.
>
> Yeah, my dealer told me to buy a new car because my head gasket blew.
> It's pretty scary to hear. But, it's insane.
> You can buy used Honda engines pretty cheaply. Especially if you live
> somewhere where "the kids" are swapping the stock engines for the B
> series engines and will take just about any price for the old one.
> First find out exactly what is wrong with the old one, though. Maybe
> not exactly, but at least get a good idea.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
UPDATE:
Took my car to a mechanic I found on craigslist who seems like he
knows what he's doing. The fan was disconnected, I think it has been
since I had my car alarm put in which means the Honda Dealership
should have noticed that, he noticed it right after the hood was up.
On the way to the mechanics house (about a 45 min drive) my car did
not smoke at all. This was the first time that I had my inside the
car fan on while driving cause it was cooler outside than when it is
when I'm driving to and from work. He said that my rack and pinion
just needs to be binded together rather than replaced based on his
view of it. The really funny thing is that my spark plugs had no oil
in them at all before we started the drive nor after we got there. He
is doing a compression test on my car today and will hold off on the
whole new engine thing until that comes back. He said it could be
that my V-Tec isn't kicking on like it should. He could see where I
had my oil pan dripping oil but couldn't tell if Honda fixed it as
they said they did. I will let everyone know what the outcome is and
thanks so much to everyone for the advice!
> On May 29, 4:26 pm, Lena Fields <Lena...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> > > Well, there is definitely a mystery here. if there was just a leaky
> > > gasket/o rings (in the cam cover, I assume) in the first place, then
> > > that shouldn't have led to white smoke when accelerating or engine
> > > struggling. And not to engine death the next day. And, god knows what
> > > could possibly lead to oil in "the spark plug**S**" One cylinder
> > > getting oiled up, sure, could be anything from a valve seal to a hole
> > > in the piston, but more than one???????
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> > They said it was all four cylinders. They said they didn't
> > investigate the smoke problem since I said I "thought" it was related
> > to the oil leak. But from what I've read since that point the smoke
> > would have been gray not white, right? They didn't go into detail
> > except to say that I need a new engine to the tune of $3,000 so it
> > would be better to buy one of their cars.
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> Yeah, my dealer told me to buy a new car because my head gasket blew.
> It's pretty scary to hear. But, it's insane.
> You can buy used Honda engines pretty cheaply. Especially if you live
> somewhere where "the kids" are swapping the stock engines for the B
> series engines and will take just about any price for the old one.
> First find out exactly what is wrong with the old one, though. Maybe
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UPDATE:
Took my car to a mechanic I found on craigslist who seems like he
knows what he's doing. The fan was disconnected, I think it has been
since I had my car alarm put in which means the Honda Dealership
should have noticed that, he noticed it right after the hood was up.
On the way to the mechanics house (about a 45 min drive) my car did
not smoke at all. This was the first time that I had my inside the
car fan on while driving cause it was cooler outside than when it is
when I'm driving to and from work. He said that my rack and pinion
just needs to be binded together rather than replaced based on his
view of it. The really funny thing is that my spark plugs had no oil
in them at all before we started the drive nor after we got there. He
is doing a compression test on my car today and will hold off on the
whole new engine thing until that comes back. He said it could be
that my V-Tec isn't kicking on like it should. He could see where I
had my oil pan dripping oil but couldn't tell if Honda fixed it as
they said they did. I will let everyone know what the outcome is and
thanks so much to everyone for the advice!
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