I was recently given a 1999 Honda Civic Lx for free from a family member and its been my day to day vehicle for months. I wont lie, aside from keeping oil, gas, and all of the standard stuff like it I haven’t put very much work into it since I got it. Recently I noticed the car would start to run ho…

Unfortunately when I say water, I mean water. Like I said, my car knowledge is basically zero and this is what I had been told was acceptable. I’ve seen other people put straight water in several times so I never questioned it. But considering water was put into the car many many times before this i…

The problem with straight water is that it doesn’t have the anti-corrosive additives in it that the proper coolant has. Todays cars with aluminum radiators and engines will suffer damaging corrosion pretty fast without these additives. Water would be OK in a short term emergency only.

My advice at this point would be to add water (yes water at this point) - then start the engine (but don’t drive it) and try to get a better idea where it’s leaking from then report back.

Alright, appreciate the advice. It’s dark right now so I’ll have to wait until morning. In the meantime, with what information I have (the distinct popping sound followed by what sounded like a good bit of water coming out) is a head gasket the likely culprit? It was suggested to me that it could’ve…

No, head gaskets don’t usually make a popping sound and then leak externally. They leak silently, and usually only internally in such a way that you can’t see it. Maybe something else like the water pump or the thermostat housing is leaking. No, the water did not cause the overheat/leak. But when …

I have a similar problem with my honda, it overheats at low-speeds/idle but is fine while driving fast. My concern is with what was wrong with to make it overheat in the first place? sounds like you have a slow leak somewhere in the line since it’s fine for a few days after you throw water in it. An…

I was unsure about the head gasket, just what I came across in some short research. I read that when the head gasket is blown the oil will be a milky color and mine looks pretty normal. Are there any sure fire simple ways to check about the warped or cracked head? Also, one of the hoses underneath t…

@rossfromfriends http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Leak-Detector-Kit-Engine-Block-Test-Tools-Inc-/_/R-BK_7001006_0361073538

I don’t think he’s going to need a test kit to find the leak. I’ll bet the water pump is history. Whatever, you definitely need a tow truck and a reputable shop. My guess’ sole purpose is really to offer confidence that the damage won’t be as disastrous as you fear. I might be wrong, but my odds…

1999 Honda Civic Possible Head Gasket

Maintenance/Repairs

MY_2_CENTS September 15, 2014, 7:54am 8

I’ve never heard of a head gasket popping or leaking to the point of water gushing out. A radiator or it’s end tanks or a hose could certainly make a popping noise. Be sure to also check the heater hoses. It depends on how severely it was overheated as to whether the head gasket was blown, or worse yet if the head was warped or cracked.

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1999 Honda Civic Possible Head Gasket

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