<john_williams1000@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:1129569853.980956.52870@z14g2000cwz.googlegro ups.com...

> I have the vehicle named above. This morning after driving to work, I
> noticed that the engine temperature was much higher than normal, and
> there was coolant on the ground. Then I tried the heat in the car, and
> only cool air would blow out from the heater. I turned off the car
> immediately.
> I don't know if this is the water pump, a hose, or the radiator. I
> have an appointment with my mechanic in a few days.
> Can I drive this vehicle at all without damaging it? May I drive it
> short distances if I watch the heat guage? Thanks for the
> information...

An improperly bleeding on certain motors can blow coolant into the
pavement caused by steam. Honda permits driving the vehicle as
long as the needle does not touch the red mark.