Mayo with that Elise, sir?

[Blackpuddin]

Local garage to me has just put up some pics of a S2 Elise with what they describe as the worst case of oil in the coolant they've ever seen. Thought it might be instructive. They're calling it a 1.8 VVT, which is the Toyota engine I think (?), but looking at the 03 reg I'm a bit confused as I didn't think the Toyota motors came along until 2004? Also, I assumed it would be the K-series given its head-blowing reputation.
Whatever it is (I'm thinking you will be able to tell immediately from the last pic), apparently it was still running!
Anyway, here are the pics:

[kambites]

It's a VVC k-series.

[Darryl247W]

+1 for K-series, but

[Fore Left]

Looks like someone poured the whole 2 litres of milk into the engine. There's probably an empty coffee jar somewhere too

[itcaptainslow]

Definitely a VVC K, you can see the VVC control solenoid on the head. Certainly impressive...it’ll need a few flushes!

[Quags]

Holy crap that's worse than mine was, I'd be worried about a mechanic not knowing the difference between a rover and Toyota engine!

[Smitters]

The milk container which is presumably for topping up the escaping water tells the whole story. I have zero sympathy. And two k-series cars with HGF right now...

[Bebee]

Is that in a Costa coffee restaurant?

[Tickle]

I was mortified when I go slight mayo in mine (VVC 111s S1) and had the head done ASAP.



How the hell did the owner not pick that up!

[Ikemi]

That's horrendous! Poor engine ... If it's been run for awhile in such a condition, the cylinder head may have gone soft!