Determining next course of action

REDSEN78

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HONDA ACCORD

My name is Tom I have a 91 Accord LX 2.2L gen4 inline 4 cyl. With 179,000mi. Picked the car up for $500 was running with minor mechanical and asthetic issues. Engine has oil leakage and white smoke in start and in accelleration. I replaced all belts @ same time during major tune-up. I could tell the timing was off alittle, but car ran faster with higher than normal torque output so I left it alone. Now the other day car started overheating, I replaced thermostat & waterpump (still overheating) My oil is not milky my coolant shows signs of oil contamination. Basically can I retime properly to fix or have I blown the head gasket or something to that extent. I, ve done almost everything to fix personally owned vehicles and have learned alot I have not done an all points rebuild yet although I am considering my first. I'd really like to see some rebuild pics and vids any where online but can"t seem to find much, and I don't want to pay the (wrong) paysite trying to find tutorials any recomendations

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RASMATAZ

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Sounds like you blew something inside-see below

Have it block and pressure tested-do the block first to pinpoint a combustion leaking into the cooling system or a gas analyzer to sniff for hydrocarbons at the radiator fill neck.

Pressure test: do not do a pressure test if there's leakage at the headgasket this might cause coolant into the cylinders and lock it up or bend a connecting rod if cranked thereafter. The headgasket should be repaired before doing the pressure test.

If the block and pressure test passes check the following: Thermostat, Pressure test the Rad. Cap, Clogged radiator, Fan clutch, Radiator electrical fan, collaspe hoses, water pump.

Find out what's broken it can get expensive.