jbammo007

Guys,

I was hoping to get some help...I have a coolant issue coming out of the reservoir bottle and overheating of the engine. My mechanic told me that I have to replace the head gasket and get the block out to the machine shop. I have not seen any leaks from the block or smoke of any kind from the exhaust...just the blowout from the coolant tank.

I've been quoted $1000 to repair it and I am not sure if it is worth it or not??

I've got a 1994 Civic Si with DC Sports Header, Magnaflow CAT back and a FPR adjuster installed.

I'm in Markham and any advice by vendors or anybosdy for that matter is greatly appreciated. I want to get this fixed the best way even if that means an engine swap.

Cheers.

MPR

Yeah, sounds like you need a head gasket. Shouldn't need machine work though. Just clean everything up before you install the new gasket.

Just a question, why do you have an adjustable FPR installed? There is no gain to be had by adjusting the stock fuel pressure on a stock engine, nor is it required to be adjusted (you don't have forced induction or cams or anything). If you installed it for looks, just make sure the fuel pressure is still set to factory specifications.

jbammo007

Hey Mike, thanks for the quick response...I actually went to iGarage.ca which I found on this site and spoke to Ivan...he's a good guy and been recommended by other members. Just got back from his shop and he is going to do it for $500 cash plus machining and pressure testing.

The FPR I put in because I had to change out the old...it was leaking so I said why not for the $50 bucks, no mods made tho.

What I am looking for since I'm going to have the engine opened up is a CAM..can you suggest anything or just leave it as the gain won't be worth the $$$.

Thanks again.

MPR

That's a good price for that job. I know a few people who have had work done by them and were happy with the work.

Ahh I see. Only reason I asked about the FPR is some people think it's a mod and some how makes them gain power...lol.

A cam, depending on the agressiveness, will require higher compression and stronger internals to allow the engine to rev higher and make proper use of larger cam. You'll also be required to install a chipped OBDI ecu and have it tuned by a knowledgable proffessional, like HiVelocity tuning. You'd also have to get a larger intake manifold/throttle body, high quality header and larger diameter exhaust front to back, possibly larger injectors...

Cams that are not as agressive or big enough to require these other mods are not worth the money IMO.

If it's your daily driver, just keep it stock, keep it well maintained and it will last a very long time.

jbammo007

That's what I wanted to hear, thank you so much for your input - it is highly valued.

I'm going to keep it as is, I've got a couple of lil rugrats that I cart around to school so what I've done with it is good enough!

Cheers and thanks again.