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Will they let you do that?
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Don't see why not. It's not a country club or hoa. It's private property. I'd like to keep it from becoming a dumping ground. Don't know how old the satellite image is, but one neighbor has a fucking pile of shit that looks like it's on the property line. Maybe I'll make a drive out next weekend.
 
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Well, I haven't done a leakdown test yet because I currently lack a few more items compressor related, but I'm pretty sure I have a head gasket leak.

I'm losing water fairly significant, but in fairly small amounts. I don't see any water leaks coming from any of the water line related hoses? The radiator is new and even then I made sure to look in/around the radiator and no signs of any water leaks.

The only thing though is I don't see any "white smoke" out of the tail pipe, but then again, I'm losing fairly small amounts of water?

Can you have a water/head gasket leak issue, but still no "white smoke"? :noidea:

Finally, I had to financially curtail some funds towards my newly adopted cat... my brother's cat.

Anyways, any insight on the possible head gasket theory? I'm thinking about just taking it in to a mechanic and having them check it out as I don't have a garage anyways to do a fairly significant amount of engine work, well, the upper half anyways.

You guys are lucky to have your own garages!!! :sad:

EDIT: I'm willing to tackle the job in my driveway apt, but again, most apt mgrs typically don't like that... anyways, just so damn frustrated on my choices at the moment.
 
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Btw, does anyone have a car radio that they pulled out and wouldn't mind donating it to "science"? It needs to work though!!! I have an idea that just recently came to mind and I want to see if I can make a particular "module", but I need a car radio, for now a stock one, to be able to experiment with.

Something else I've been "working on in the background".

Anyways, I'll pay for the shipping costs or come by and pick it up if reasonably nearby (i.e. 50mi or thereabouts).

Just throwing it out there if someone has a stock radio they no longer want? :noidea:
 
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WileECoyote said:
Well, I haven't done a leakdown test yet because I currently lack a few more items compressor related, but I'm pretty sure I have a head gasket leak.

I'm losing water fairly significant, but in fairly small amounts. I don't see any water leaks coming from any of the water line related hoses? The radiator is new and even then I made sure to look in/around the radiator and no signs of any water leaks.

The only thing though is I don't see any "white smoke" out of the tail pipe, but then again, I'm losing fairly small amounts of water?

Can you have a water/head gasket leak issue, but still no "white smoke"? :noidea:

Finally, I had to financially curtail some funds towards my newly adopted cat... my brother's cat.

Anyways, any insight on the possible head gasket theory? I'm thinking about just taking it in to a mechanic and having them check it out as I don't have a garage anyways to do a fairly significant amount of engine work, well, the upper half anyways.

You guys are lucky to have your own garages!!! :sad:

EDIT: I'm willing to tackle the job in my driveway apt, but again, most apt mgrs typically don't like that... anyways, just so damn frustrated on my choices at the moment.
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check your oil cap for mayonnaise. oil and water turn into nasty oil dressing with coolant leaks. can try stop leak but that's only a band aid till next paycheck. you have a backup mobile?
 
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check your oil cap for mayonnaise. oil and water turn into nasty oil dressing with coolant leaks. can try stop leak but that's only a band aid till next paycheck. you have a backup mobile?
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Oil is good looking for sure. THANK GOD!!!

Yeah, I have a 2005 Honda Civic and it's only real issue is a bad front motor mount. The rubber "bushing", if you will, has tears in it. Other than that, the Honda is in really good shape.

EDIT: Wait, "oil cap"??? I can't really say about that? Let me go look. I know the dipstick is looking good though?
 
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@kasnerd

Nothing out of the ordinary as far as I know and can tell. Other than a dirty engine bay... I take her out alot to the local mountain peak and desert during desert season.
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Here's what the dipstick oil looks like...
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I'm pretty good on keeping up with my oil changes. This is maaaaaybe after about 1k or less since I last changed it.

Just took her out to get familiar with her new surroundings. She's definitely a little tense, but she started to relax a little.
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Btw, July 4, 2020... NOT a hard climb by any stretch of the imagination, but a fun trail to do... I like it at least... Plus the view of the distant ocean/horizon is really nice!!! :thumbsup:
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@WileECoyote its probably not leaking that bad, yet. I'd stop before it gets worse. Let a shop look at it. Consider a swap from a motor rebuild/import with less miles.

Use the Honda for a bit, drive like ol Ms Daisy is in back to parts store. Mounts are cheap and do it yourself jobs.
 
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@WileECoyote its probably not leaking that bad, yet. I'd stop before it gets worse. Let a shop look at it. Consider a swap from a motor rebuild/import with less miles.

Use the Honda for a bit, drive like ol Ms Daisy is in back to parts store. Mounts are cheap and do it yourself jobs.
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Yeah, good point on stop driving it before it gets worse. :thumbsup:

I will be doing that here on.

I found a shop near Angel Stadium I'm thinking about taking it to? I'll be starting to shop around though for mechanic places and hopefully find a good shop I can call "my own" as a good shop to go to.

Anyways, yeah, I have to agree with you for sure about stop driving. I'll take it for quick very near store runs just to keep it somewhat "moving", but definitely not going to push it any further than I have been as far as really driving it.
 
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Yeah, good point on stop driving it before it gets worse. :thumbsup:

I will be doing that here on.

I found a shop near Angel Stadium I'm thinking about taking it to? I'll be starting to shop around though for mechanic places and hopefully find a good shop I can call "my own" as a good shop to go to.

Anyways, yeah, I have to agree with you for sure about stop driving. I'll take it for quick very near store runs just to keep it somewhat "moving", but definitely not going to push it any further than I have been as far as really driving it.
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awful risky, I'd leave it parked and tow it. if it overheats royally yer fucked. it's a million degrees outside. it's your noble steed, stable her and call the vet or it's gonna be the glue factory next.
 
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awful risky, I'd leave it parked and tow it. if it overheats royally yer fucked. it's a million degrees outside. it's your noble steed, stable her and call the vet or it's gonna be the glue factory next.
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Well, I at least have that option of leaving it in place while I drive my Civic instead.

I do agree because every time I turn it on I feel like I'm playing Russian Roulette with it and don't want anything worse to happen.

I just noticed the low water level in the radiator about 2x days ago.

I highly doubt the water system is "burping" as engine temps look good with my scantool and the heater core is working really well.

But yeah, again, no more trips like the July 4th run as I didn't know of the water level before that.

Annnnnyways... Yes, it is my baby in many ways and I gotta take care of her!!! :thumbsup:

@HavingaGoodTime4x4 Bryan, remember my "project" in your storage unit? I will be working on my storage unit in about 2x weeks and I should have more than enough room by then to transport my "thing" over to my storage unit instead. Unless you don't mind having it in your storage unit for the next couple months??? The best I can do either way.

@4runner DOA Danny, I'll have to cancel coming over to do my ball joints.

Jesus H this shi* sucks!!! :headwall:

WOOOOOSAH, woooooosah!!! :lalala:
 
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