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Re: Head Gasket

Post by c_doughty1 » Wed Nov 25, 2015 7:44 pm

wurlycorner wrote:Yep and what does the coolant in the rad look/smell like?
c_doughty1 wrote:I've no idea, how would I check that?
Head gasket would (normally) lead to over-pressuring of the cooling system and steam/sweet smell from the exhaust when warm.
Oil cooler wouldn't cause either of those things.
Ok I'll check cheers pal

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Re: Head Gasket

Post by c_doughty1 » Wed Nov 25, 2015 7:47 pm

mercutio wrote:yeah chances are its just condensation from the engine not getting hot enough for it to evaporate off properly it needs either a decent long run or at the very least leaving it running for a good while
Well it's been stud about 2 months now due to a re-spray which took ages then mot failed so it's not had a good run for I'd say nearly 3 months only thing it's had is small start ups and moving out of other cars way

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Post by mercutio » Wed Nov 25, 2015 7:57 pm

I bet that would be it buddy clean the cap run the engine and leave it to run for a good while make sure its good and hot before you switch it off so a good 15 to twenty minutes
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