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Honda Civic 2000-2005 Problems

12 messages,  Last post on Jan 04, 2012 at 2:37 PM

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What is this discussion about? Honda Civic, Engine, Heating / Cooling, Coupe, Sedan

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#9 of 12 Re: Slow, unfound coolant leak, 2002 Civic [confused06] by solonica

Sep 05, 2011 (12:21 am)

Replying to: confused06 (Sep 21, 2010 7:42 am)
Yes this car have a head gaskets problem like the subarus. I just bought one and it over heated on a long trip. I had to do a head gasket repair and sent to cut the head. so, that's the main problem on it. So good luck and keep and eye on does head gaskets.

#10 of 12 Re: Slow, unfound coolant leak, 2002 Civic [confused06] by davemartinwood

Dec 15, 2011 (10:01 am)

Replying to: confused06 (Sep 21, 2010 7:42 am)
I have a 2003 Civic EX at 175k miles. I had a slowly progressing over-heating problem also. I replaced a sometimes failing A/C radiator fan, after replacing the thermostat and both old upper and lower hoses. Eventually, I replaced the radiator and the overflow bottle trying to find out where all my coolant/water was going. I would consistently lose a quart of water to work (45mi.) and again on the way back. Even when watching it in overheating mode, there were no obvious leaks. I eventually am doing a head-gasket replacement. I have it apart now and the gasket and head look pretty good for 175k. I was disappointed when I didn't find the obvious gasket burn through I had expected. But, it seems that this engine (D17-A2) lasts forever until an eventual mystery coolant leak occurs. It also seems that most folks find a head gasket replacement fixes the problem. I plan to increase the head-bolt torque to 55-60 lbs/in., as some do, when I put it all back together this weekend. I'll update with the results. Keep motoring.

#11 of 12 Re: Slow, unfound coolant leak, 2002 Civic [davemartinwood] by jlabine9999

Jan 04, 2012 (10:51 am)

Replying to: davemartinwood (Dec 15, 2011 10:01 am)
DaveMartinWood:
 
My 2002 Civic EX with 175k miles is behaving the same as yours. I've only replaced the thermostat & added coolant. Worked great for one week, then it was overheating during a 30 mile drive. Towed car to trusted mechanic & he couldn't find any problems. He added coolant from loss due to overheat. Burped the system in 65degree shop for 40 minutes. Civic worked just fine for one week. Then during a 50 mile drive....overheating again. PLEASE let me know if you figure out this problem.
 
I would appreciate an email direct: jason_labineyahoo.com

#12 of 12 Re: Slow, unfound coolant leak, 2002 Civic [jlabine9999] by kirstie_h HOST

Jan 04, 2012 (2:37 pm)

Replying to: jlabine9999 (Jan 04, 2012 10:51 am)
We would actually appreciate if it were posted in the Forums, rather than privately, so that any other members having the same problem could benefit.

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