Honda Repair: blown head gasket?, blown head gasket, replacing a radiator


Question
i wrote a different one before.. with the replacing a radiator cap and overheating.. but i did a compression test and i got all low readings.. do you know if the head gasket is blown? or any other problems that i might have to deal with? and is the car still drivable? thanks for the help

Answer
Jimmy:
You can drive the car as long as it continues to run, but you will inevitably have to do the work. The next test I would do is add oil (about 3 squirts from a plunger type oil can) to the cylinder while doing a compression test, if the compression increases after the oil is added the rings are worn, if not the leakage is at the head gasket or at the valves. Hope this helps, if you need any additional info just ask a follow-up I'll be glad to help if I can.
Bill