- Wed Apr 23, 2014 11:35 pm
#344965
- Thu Apr 24, 2014 1:30 am
#344970
- Thu Apr 24, 2014 1:32 am
#344972
- Thu Apr 24, 2014 2:11 pm
#344987
Okay cool only asking to try and help eliminate some possible problems, I could tell from your pics that the wires look brand new but just figured it couldn't hurt to ask anyway 
and you're right an ignition problem won't cause smoke but a wet oily plug could or leaking valve cover seal, that's why I was asking those questions to check things off the list haha
Can I ask some history about the motor? Like how many miles, and do you know what kind of overheating problems caused head gasket failure? Like was the car overheating for a while before you changed the gasket? If so the head could be warped....although you did say the head was rebuilt recently...your compression numbers were low so we know there's an issue somewhere.
It sounds like you guys are going to buy new piston rings no matter what so you'll be able to eliminate that as being a problem once they're installed. It may seem like I'm rambling lol but creating a checklist like this will help eliminate dead ends that aren't the problem.....So:
1. Not ignition problem (new plugs/wires/good rotor/cap)
2. New rings eliminate that as a problem
3. Not head gasket (you've replaced twice)
4. Not valve cover seal (you've replaced that)
5. Fluids/oil are up to date
Yes spend the extra couple bucks for oem replacement man you'll be thanking yourself for years to come lol.
and you're right an ignition problem won't cause smoke but a wet oily plug could or leaking valve cover seal, that's why I was asking those questions to check things off the list haha
Can I ask some history about the motor? Like how many miles, and do you know what kind of overheating problems caused head gasket failure? Like was the car overheating for a while before you changed the gasket? If so the head could be warped....although you did say the head was rebuilt recently...your compression numbers were low so we know there's an issue somewhere.
It sounds like you guys are going to buy new piston rings no matter what so you'll be able to eliminate that as being a problem once they're installed. It may seem like I'm rambling lol but creating a checklist like this will help eliminate dead ends that aren't the problem.....So:
1. Not ignition problem (new plugs/wires/good rotor/cap)
2. New rings eliminate that as a problem
3. Not head gasket (you've replaced twice)
4. Not valve cover seal (you've replaced that)
5. Fluids/oil are up to date
Yes spend the extra couple bucks for oem replacement man you'll be thanking yourself for years to come lol.
1995 DX sedan
D15B7
#34 eg ferio squad
D15B7
#34 eg ferio squad
- Thu Apr 24, 2014 3:47 pm
#344988
Hah it's all good man. Any help is appreciated!
Engine and Body both have 162,000 miles. The car sat for 7 years before we started working on it again. So, I assumed that when we started it after sitting for so long, that's what blew the head gasket.
When the head was rebuilt about a 2 months ago, it was also honed to be completely flat.
According to my parents, the car never really overheated. I'm positive it's never overheated while I've been working on it.
Engine and Body both have 162,000 miles. The car sat for 7 years before we started working on it again. So, I assumed that when we started it after sitting for so long, that's what blew the head gasket.
When the head was rebuilt about a 2 months ago, it was also honed to be completely flat.
According to my parents, the car never really overheated. I'm positive it's never overheated while I've been working on it.
- Thu Apr 24, 2014 7:57 pm
#344998
Damn dude 7 years!! Haha 
I think there's some good news here, your parents know it hasn't had overheating issues, the head is flat, head gasket is good, ignition is good.
Honestly man knowing the car has sat for that long, you should drive it around for a week or two and see if it stops blowing smoke. If it stops, you don't have to buy anything! If it keeps smoking after a couple weeks, move forward from there.
How's the alternator and battery?
I think there's some good news here, your parents know it hasn't had overheating issues, the head is flat, head gasket is good, ignition is good.
Honestly man knowing the car has sat for that long, you should drive it around for a week or two and see if it stops blowing smoke. If it stops, you don't have to buy anything! If it keeps smoking after a couple weeks, move forward from there.
How's the alternator and battery?
1995 DX sedan
D15B7
#34 eg ferio squad
D15B7
#34 eg ferio squad
- Thu Apr 24, 2014 10:21 pm
#344999
Alternator is fine as well as battery. Got a new battery about a year ago.
It's been smoking for a month or two now, but it's not really drive-able at the moment because there's like no power, which I blame on the rings. I've read that they cause really bad performance when they're damaged.
My father and I have consulted with our mechanic and he also thinks it's the piston rings.
It's been smoking for a month or two now, but it's not really drive-able at the moment because there's like no power, which I blame on the rings. I've read that they cause really bad performance when they're damaged.
My father and I have consulted with our mechanic and he also thinks it's the piston rings.
- Fri Apr 25, 2014 12:51 am
#345002