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    Nov 5, 2015, 10:13 PM
    Car ran hot would not start 98 honda civiclx
    My car will not start it just stopped after the bottom hose on the radiator... also I took the radiator top off turned the car to start it water flew all over 98 honda civic lx
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    Nov 5, 2015, 10:24 PM
    Engine is probably toast now. Alluminum heads warp VERY easily when overheated. At a minimum head, Headgasket plus who knows what else. If it doesn't crank at all its also probably hydrolocked
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    Nov 6, 2015, 08:25 PM
    Classic signs of a blown headgasket. Repairs will likely run around $3,200.
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