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Old 27 Nov 2006, 02:09 am
Joe LaVigne
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Default Re: 98 Accord LX oil in water

On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 22:03:40 -0800, Fabiorossi5 wrote:

> I had overheated the car but not badly, I shut it down quickly.
>
> I had the mechanic replace the radiator, had the cylinder head rebuilt
> plus new head gasket, timing belt (84,000 miles) and water pump, new
> hoses, new radiator fan, etc. I asked the mechanic if the bottom end
> (block/pistons) could have been damaged before he started the job and
> he said they never get damaged. He said they are strong. He
> specializes in Honda and Toyota.
>
> The engine is very smooth. The repair was about two months ago but I
> noticed I have oil in my radiator with the milky coffee look. I
> flushed it again and the "coffee" came back the same day.. I also
> added oil because it was a little low. The mechanic is an honest guy
> and a good mech. I am taking it back but I am wonder what it could be
> beside even more money to shell out.


Bad head gasket? When it overheated, you may have warped the head...
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