My CRV started steaming at the stop light yesterday. I immediately pulled over and had it towed to the dealership. It was as I suspected - the radiator hoses. $325 to change those! They then called me to tell me the head gasket had blown and they have to grind the head and replace it. Bringing…

Did it actually overheat? Or did you just pop a hose?

If it overheated then yes, your head gasket may have been compromised and the repair is necessary. How do you know this actually happened? You can believe the dealership or choose not to believe them and have the car towed to another shop for a second opinion. $900 for a head gasket replacement w…

As soon as I saw the steam I noticed the temp guage going up but it only made it midway before I parked and turned off the car. I have decided to tow it to another shop for an opinion. A shop by the way that has good reviews on this web site. Foreign Tech in Plantation Florida. Otherwise I have no i…

There are a number of tests for a head gasket. Compression test, vacuum test, hydrocarbon test, inspection of the spark plugs and engine oil, cooling system pressure test, etc. Any or all of them should be used to eliminate any guessing on this problem. Coolant has a sweet taste but it’s very deba…

I’ve always heard that coolant tastes sweet, but it has never tasted sweet every time it’s gotten in my mouth…It’s more bitter, pretty gross.

Yeah, don’t try the taste test lol…

Thank you, I spoke to the dealership this morning and it seems they have done these tests. When I quoted them Foregn Techs prices, which were less they did come down $100 and gave a rental car for two days. They did the compression test and inspected the engine oil. They are confident that this is …

If the oil looks good and the coolant’s good, I’d just drive it until an actual symptom shows up. CRV’s have good engines not known for head gasket problems. Just watch the temp gauge closely.

good job pulling over and stoping… Did the dealership say for sure why they knew the HG was shot. They are probably saying the HG needs to be replaced based on the fact that the car came in with a hose that was disconnecting.

98 Honda CRV Head Gasket - Is it blown?

Maintenance/Repairs

Goldwing October 24, 2010, 11:29pm 5

I’ll bet money the head gasket is ok. Based on what you’ve told us, there’s no way it overheated.

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98 Honda CRV Head Gasket - Is it blown?

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