head gasket gone on my car
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pig666eon
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oem parts will be fine but i would be finding out what caused it as getting a new head gasket put in will not fix the problem and will result in another head gasket going in the future
there is alot of things to check before replacing the head gasket where was the steam coming from?
there is alot of things to check before replacing the head gasket where was the steam coming from?
pig666eon
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could you check the oil for water and the level you will be able to tell from the dipstick
if you cant see from the dipstick as oil and water do not mix if you loosin the sump bolt slowly you will see water come out if there is water in the oil
sorry for all this im just making sure your head gasket is defo gone before you get a price if you know whats gone and whats wrong they cant be charging you for stuff that didnt need to be done
if you cant see from the dipstick as oil and water do not mix if you loosin the sump bolt slowly you will see water come out if there is water in the oil
sorry for all this im just making sure your head gasket is defo gone before you get a price if you know whats gone and whats wrong they cant be charging you for stuff that didnt need to be done
whiteglanzav
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pig666eon
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rite well its confirmed a head gasket needed anyway and a possible head skim
but it must of been a problem somewhere water must have been leaking or even a possible already faulty gasket did you notice anything out of the exhaust lately? when was the last time you put water in it?
but it must of been a problem somewhere water must have been leaking or even a possible already faulty gasket did you notice anything out of the exhaust lately? when was the last time you put water in it?
whiteglanzav
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is there a hole in the rad
has your heater matrix got a hole in it ??
did your water temps ever go up ??
defo a goner. you can fix it for about 250 300 mate if u can do the work yourself
pig666eon
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if you go to a garage for a head gasket they will charge you a fortune if you have the money for it go to a good one if you dont have the money there is tutorials on here that will help you if your going to do it yourself it will be alot cheaper instead of paying for a full head gasket job you mite just get away with someone setting the timing if you get it wrong we can go through it on here with you if you get stuck or need info and i can get some links for basic tutorials 
hate to leave a lad stuck i say your in bits over it
hate to leave a lad stuck i say your in bits over it
whiteglanzav
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if you go to a garage for a head gasket they will charge you a fortune if you have the money for it go to a good one if you dont have the money there is tutorials on here that will help you if your going to do it yourself it will be alot cheaper instead of paying for a full head gasket job you mite just get away with someone setting the timing if you get it wrong we can go through it on here with you if you get stuck or need info and i can get some links for basic tutorials
hate to leave a lad stuck i say your in bits over it
if you mark up the cams when you take them off - you should have zero problems
whiteglanzav
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when was the timing belt last replaced ?? does it really need it ? - £50
why not use a toyota gasket for £40 - £50
i would get headbolts -
can you not change it yourself ??
just trying to think of ideas to save you some £££
also you might have to have the block and head decked - thats an engine out job
maybe cheaper to get a new engine !!
why not use a toyota gasket for £40 - £50
i would get headbolts -
can you not change it yourself ??
just trying to think of ideas to save you some £££
also you might have to have the block and head decked - thats an engine out job
maybe cheaper to get a new engine !!
ray0098
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i drove it yesterday to work and it was fine didnt notice anything but about 2am come out of work and the car was fine but as i was driving it the temp started to go up got it home and a bit of steam was coming from the bonnet so i left it to have a look and called aa this morning and he checked it and told me the head gasket has gone theres not leaks in the pipes or rad everything else is fine just head gasket i think its just had its day so ill get it done trd headgasket new head bolts and cambelt aslo having the head skimmed and pressure tested and then oil change