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matthewpw0512
Dec 4, 2010, 06:04 PM

TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 4, 2010, 06:07 PM
The aluminum head may have warped, causing the head gasket to blow and the valves to get damaged. Compression is then shot. Typically, this is what happens.

If you think this may have happened, remove all of the spark plugs and record each cylinder's compression.

matthewpw0512
Dec 4, 2010, 06:58 PM
Well besides a blown head gasket, what else might cause this? A bad thermostat? Waterpump? How do I check those

TxGreaseMonkey
Dec 4, 2010, 07:12 PM
Perform the tests in the link below:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-2.html#post229012