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Old 09-20-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Smile 02 Civic EX over heat.. I Believe I Need a Head Gasket please Help

Hey Guys im pretty new Here and I need some advice..
I already replace the thermostat, I flush the Coolant system I let it run for 10 minutes with the tap off so im pretty sure there is no air in it.
I truly believe I need a head Gasket. Now, I Need to get a good head gasket since im running boost. please help me find a good head gasket.. I already check some on google but Im the kind of person that likes to buy something that somebody can tell me it works great.... thanks in advance...
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Re: 02 Civic EX over heat.. I Believe I Need a Head Gasket please Help

well oem is prolly the best gasket, if you are blowing them with boost, theres another problem you need to fix otherwise they will keep popping. if you get a stronger gasket and you still have the problem, say goodbye to the motor. the headgasket blowing is like insurance so the engine doesnt get damaged beyond repair.
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