Monday, October 24, 2011

My car keeps blowing white smoke and over heating. Why?

I am thinking it's a cracked block but not sure. It's a 1994 Honda Civic LX. I've put a bottle of that cracked head or engine block sealer in and the car runs fine for 3 weeks then the car starts to shake and over heat again. The white smoke comes back also. I also noticed oil in 2 of my spark plug cylinders. I've changed the Thermostat and just changed the timing belt and water pump. What could this mean? Right now it's shaking again and I'm sure when I buy the seal it will stop again for 3 weeks but I need to know how to keep my car running without this problem. HELP!! Thanks!!My car keeps blowing white smoke and over heating. Why?The oil in the spark plug tubes is an unrelated problem - the tube seals (part of the valve cover gasket kit) are not sealing. They may need Permatex to seal them.



The main problem is most likely to be a failed head gasket, with a warped head caused by an episode of serious overheating. The sealant won't hold if the head is significantly warped, so your experience is a good indicator of a warped head. The cure is to remove the head, have it checked for flatness and cracks, and milled if it is warped but not cracked. A new head gasket, lots of hours and cursing, and you are back in business.My car keeps blowing white smoke and over heating. Why?It's blowing white smoke because water is leaking past the head gasket and burning in the engine.The heads are more than likely warped, or the gasket could just be leaking. Either way, if you cant fix it yourself it's going to cost you about a grand to have it fixed in a garage. You have to ask yourself. Is a '94 Civic worth that much money? I'd be looking for a new car.My car keeps blowing white smoke and over heating. Why?oil on the plugs is not good , you will need a full engine overhaul not worth it buy a replacement carMy car keeps blowing white smoke and over heating. Why?blown head gasket

crack head maybe

crack block not likey

but do know you cant drive it any more an dneed a shop to repair it or walkMy car keeps blowing white smoke and over heating. Why?Blown headgasket is most likley the cause. Try the headgasket sealer one more time it may or may not fix it.My car keeps blowing white smoke and over heating. Why?the first thing in your mind is a head gasket but you won,t know if the head or block is hurt until you pull the head.My car keeps blowing white smoke and over heating. Why?it's time for a new car.