John McConnell wrote:
> So, my 1994 Honda Civc VX had a problem of slowly overheating. After
> analysis by my mechanic they really weren't sure what it was -
> replaced thermostat, did some other stuff. No fix. So, I looked on
> line and figured it might be the head gasket. They said they thought
> that could be it, and the replaced it. The problem still exists.
>
> What do I do about the money put into fixing something that wasn't the
> problem, and is there any ideas out there about what the problem could
> be?
>
> Thanks.
>
> John McConnell
> Vermont
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Experience is what the money paid for. Now you have more than you had
previously :-(

You need to determine (and explain to us) a few simple diagnoses:

1 Do your radiator fan(s) ever come on?

2 Do they come on when A/C is turned on and functioning?

3 Is your reservior tank half-full, according to the owner's manual? (if
not, don't even bother answering any of these questions)

4 Does the car overheat on the highway, or does the gauge only soar when
you get back into slow traffic / at traffic lights.

5 What's the mileage of the vehicle, and are the symptoms still EXACTLY
the way they were before the head gasket?

6 Are you losing coolant, and where does it leak from? How often do you
add it?

7 Are you the original owner, and was the water pump changed when the
last timing belt was done?

8 Have you ever added tap water to the system?

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'Curly'