1998 Honda Accord HEAD GASKET

1998 HONDA ACCORD
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MATTHEW FISHER
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Engine Mechanical problem
1998 Honda Accord 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

PER THE RECOMMENDAION OF MECHANIC, REPLACED THE
TIMING BELT & WATER PUMP. CAR WOULD NOT START
A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, AND THEY SAY THE HEAD GASKET IS BAD & COOLANT IN (2) CYLINDERS.

QUESTION: SHOULD THEY HAVE FOUND THIS WHEN REPLACING THE TIMING BEL &WATER PUMP
Jul 12, 2010 at 2:05 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Matthew Fisher,

While replacing the timing belt and water pump, the problem might not be noticeable. Prior to the timing belt replacement, did the engine ever overheated?
Jul 14, 2010 at 6:55 AM
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