IS IT A GOOD ENGINE

[civicturbo10]

Why not just replace the head gasket? It's cheaper and easier than pulling out the entire motor.

Of all of the motors with blown head gaskets, doesn't make sense to change the head gaskets on Hondas after it's blown. Chances of ruining motor are high and extensive damage is done. It's more cost effective to R & R entire engine. I remember hearing in the older stuff the head gaskets would let go earlier. And a change out was ok. Today's newer gaskets are tough enough to out last the motor and once they let go the motor has suffered so much damage, it's new / used motor time.

[Batlground]

Have to agree, it should be ok if it was protected. It is never a bad idea to go over an engine before installing it though.

[98blackcivic]

Of all of the motors with blown head gaskets, doesn't make sense to change the head gaskets on Hondas after it's blown. Chances of ruining motor are high and extensive damage is done. It's more cost effective to R & R entire engine. I remember hearing in the older stuff the head gaskets would let go earlier. And a change out was ok. Today's newer gaskets are tough enough to out last the motor and once they let go the motor has suffered so much damage, it's new / used motor time.

dude what?! that makes no sense...my 98 civic overheated for 5 months str8. i drove it everyday...finally i changed the head gasket..and it ran even better afterwards...your supposed to check to see if your head has warped in anyway b4 replacing the HG...and seeing mine overheated for 5 months, after HG changed it ran better than ever...