Dead Cylinder
#1
05-24-2007 | 09:57 PM
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Dead Cylinder
Just bought a 91 civic, and cylinder number 2 has no compression. Put sum oil in it, no change, still only 30 psi.
I was thinking stuck/burnt exhaust valve (these engines are famous for bad exhaust valves). But then i noticed there is oil in the coolant. So NOW im left thinking a leaking head gasket.
What kind of advice can ya guys give me? Ive got a spare head in my house for a D15 that i can put in (not rebuilt, but functional).
Do u think that a leaking HG can cause compression to be THAT low?
Car has 350K on it. Mite as well do the timing belt while im in there too eh?
I was thinking stuck/burnt exhaust valve (these engines are famous for bad exhaust valves). But then i noticed there is oil in the coolant. So NOW im left thinking a leaking head gasket.
What kind of advice can ya guys give me? Ive got a spare head in my house for a D15 that i can put in (not rebuilt, but functional).
Do u think that a leaking HG can cause compression to be THAT low?
Car has 350K on it. Mite as well do the timing belt while im in there too eh?
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05-25-2007 | 03:31 AM
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RE: Dead Cylinder
350k and its never had a timing belt replacement?!? Damn Honda's are awesome 
You could swap in the other head if its known to be functional. But first, I would have a leakdown test performed, that will help pinpoint the issue
You could swap in the other head if its known to be functional. But first, I would have a leakdown test performed, that will help pinpoint the issue
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