Oh Cock! Head gasket gone :(
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Was going to take my cerb out for a play today before taking it to the Sunday Service this weekend. Checked the oil to discover some lovely mayo (but no chips).
I had no overheat and oil pressure has remained around 50. So I hope there won't be to much to worry about.
I'm after advice, help and experiences now.
I've done plenty of head gaskets before on Rover K-series including the VVC so I should be able to hanndle the spannering. Is there anything in particualar I should be looking out for with the AJP or any special tools that I may need? Also is there any way I can get hold of a rebuild manual? I see that it is supposed to be an engine out job, what is it that won't come apart otherwise?
If anyone would like to lend a hand it would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
I had no overheat and oil pressure has remained around 50. So I hope there won't be to much to worry about.
I'm after advice, help and experiences now.
I've done plenty of head gaskets before on Rover K-series including the VVC so I should be able to hanndle the spannering. Is there anything in particualar I should be looking out for with the AJP or any special tools that I may need? Also is there any way I can get hold of a rebuild manual? I see that it is supposed to be an engine out job, what is it that won't come apart otherwise?
If anyone would like to lend a hand it would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Tanguero said:
If you have no other symptoms apart from mayonnaise in the filler cap it is probably only condensation in the oil and not the head gasket. It would be well worth doing an exhaust gas test for the coolant and a compression check before panicking.
I agree go through all the motions as above first.It looks pretty horrible in there! I will make the normally checks before ripping it apart. Are these engines prone to heavy condensation? I've been using it a couple of times a week but often only for 3 mile trips to work.
uk- I have been looking at your thread and I can see it being very helpful. You don't by chance have a copy of teh engine rebuild manual I could beg or borrow do you?
uk- I have been looking at your thread and I can see it being very helpful. You don't by chance have a copy of teh engine rebuild manual I could beg or borrow do you?
Been out in the cold having a look over the car.
Tested the water and there is no sign of exhaust gas going through it. So plus one on that. I haven't done a compression test but it was running fine so I think I can rule out a loss of compression. (I will probably check at the weekend when I get my compression tester back).
I had to top up the water. Put about a litre in. However, I do still have a small water leak from the bottom rad hose so that doesn't tell me a lot!
Here are some pics of the mayo. Sorry for the quality but its cold and dark out there!
You can see a pool of water in the bottom of the filler neck. It is clear, so could be condensation and not coolant.
How does that compare to other people experiences with condensation?
Tested the water and there is no sign of exhaust gas going through it. So plus one on that. I haven't done a compression test but it was running fine so I think I can rule out a loss of compression. (I will probably check at the weekend when I get my compression tester back).
I had to top up the water. Put about a litre in. However, I do still have a small water leak from the bottom rad hose so that doesn't tell me a lot!
Here are some pics of the mayo. Sorry for the quality but its cold and dark out there!
You can see a pool of water in the bottom of the filler neck. It is clear, so could be condensation and not coolant.
How does that compare to other people experiences with condensation?
Jimm218 said:
uk- I have been looking at your thread and I can see it being very helpful. You don't by chance have a copy of teh engine rebuild manual I could beg or borrow do you?
The most important thing I said in that thread is:"What I would suggest to anyone else who contemplates this job is: Try everything else first."
YHM
Check your header tank.
Change the oil and filter.
Start and drive for a while preferably in a lot of standing traffic! Park up and then let it get hot and control the engine temp on the fans.
The oil cooler really overcools the oil this time of year and you will end up with a lot of condensation in the oil if you only do short trips.
Change the oil and filter.
Start and drive for a while preferably in a lot of standing traffic! Park up and then let it get hot and control the engine temp on the fans.
The oil cooler really overcools the oil this time of year and you will end up with a lot of condensation in the oil if you only do short trips.
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