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    Feb 18, 2007, 05:20 PM
    1992 Honda Civic overheating problems
    I own a 1992 honda civic and I have a lot of problems with overheating, I have replaced the radiator twice, thermostat, water pump and replaced hoses, I also ran wiring to a switch so I can constantly have the radiator fan on because it does not kick on when the temp gauge runs high. I put some radiator stop leak in my radiator but that only caused my heat to go away to which I had to flush my system quite a number of times. After all of this it still runs hot and I have broken down quite a few times. The check engine light comes on when the temp gauge is all the way hot and then my car to has tons of white smoke come out from under the car and causing it to be completely disabled and found that there is no fluid in my radiator but no signs of visible leaks, please for the love of god help me on this
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    Feb 18, 2007, 05:49 PM
    The engine head has likely warped or cracked from overheating. Antifreeze is now getting into the combustion chamber--hence, the white smoke. The head will likely have to be machined, valves fixed, and new head gasket installed.
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    Feb 18, 2007, 09:15 PM
    Yea he might be right. Do a head gasket leak test on it to make sure!
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    Sep 3, 2008, 09:59 AM
    I had the same problem with my '92 civic. I also changed the thermostat and everything, but the problem turned out to be a warped head gasket.. the coolant is leaking into your oil, causing the white smoke.. you probably have white exhaust too, am I right ? Have your head gasket grinded down, drain your oil, replace it and the filter and it should run fine.
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