Phil Esra wrote:
>
> I was watching my co-driver autox my '86 Civic Si on Saturday, and
> noticed wisps of steam (I think) exiting the exhaust under
> acceleration. Does that mean the headgasket is failing? Or...? It was
> at the end of the day; the car was warm but not hot. Any advice would
> be very appreciated.
>
Could it be that it is a 1986 Honda? :) I have an 87 Civic DX that
blows a little out the pipe too. (Just a daily driver - no autocrosses,
but 1 ice race.) I attribute it to simple ring and valve guide wear,
but I don't really know. If you are getting tiny little wisps under AX
conditions, you may think about considering yourself fairly lucky. :)
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Patrick Washburn <washburn@dwave.net>
Wausau, WI Land of Cheese
95 DS Neon
Moooooooooo.
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