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 Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 6:56 am |
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Hi what are the signs that the head gasket is going i have a oil leak which the mechanic said the gasket will need replacing. I seen a few threads on here were owners cars have gasket problems with white stuff on the cap which my dont have is there different types of gasket problems my water bottle is brown inside but has been like that since i had the car 4 years ago any help thx
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:06 am |
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My coolant bottle is a bit murky too with a small oil leak and one independnet garage last year was quick to point out it needs a new head gasket.
A year later, a check at the dealer showed all systems go, no problems.
In my experience I wouldn't consider an oil leak + murky coolant bottle enough reason to replace the head gasket. Your best waiting until the oil cap turns mayo-ie, or you suffer cooling issues.
Someone else whos more of an expert might be able to clarify more!
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Last edited by deanparkr on Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:08 am; edited 1 time in total
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:07 am |
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its a very good sign that there is no white stuff on the cap, 
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:13 am |
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| iainlovatt wrote: |
| its a very good sign that there is no white stuff on the cap, |
Do you mean its a good sign that the gasket could be ok as there's no white mayo type stuff
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:14 am |
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when you say water bottle do you mean coolant?
maybe its been filled with tap water, which i was always told would start scaling.
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:15 am |
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| deanparkr wrote: |
My coolant bottle is a bit murky too with a small oil leak and one independnet garage last year was quick to point out it needs a new head gasket.
A year later, a check at the dealer showed all systems go, no problems.
In my experience I wouldn't consider an oil leak + murky coolant bottle enough reason to replace the head gasket. Your best waiting until the oil cap turns mayo-ie, or you suffer cooling issues.
Someone else whos more of an expert might be able to clarify more! |
What was your oil leak problem had a oil change not so long ago and the oil seems to be dripping off some wires/tubes
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:16 am |
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Yes the big fat water bottle with black cap not the screen wash bottle
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:37 am |
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Have you looked inside the coolent bottle? Mine is a green colour and that's water mixed with coolant
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:41 am |
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| DeadEyePaul wrote: |
| Have you looked inside the coolent bottle? Mine is a green colour and that's water mixed with coolant |
Yea its brown been like that for 4 years since ive had the car
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:46 am |
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| cruncher75 wrote: |
| DeadEyePaul wrote: |
| Have you looked inside the coolent bottle? Mine is a green colour and that's water mixed with coolant |
Yea its brown been like that for 4 years since ive had the car |
Mines been brown for 2 years. Hasnt seemed to raise any issues.
As for my oil leak, i'm not sure. The advisory on the invoice is just noted as
"Advise - Small oil leak"
So not particularly descriptive. I dont seem to be losing an oil, so it must be very small!
From what you describe your 206 looks alot like mine, I wouldnt worry too much until you see the more obvious tell tell signs. You could do the head gasket now, but it might go strong for years more!
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:46 am |
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Also, I notice you live near me! Which garage are you taking the car to?
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:51 am |
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I'd change the coolant if I were you if it's been in for 5 years and is brown 
Just make sure you get the right stuff, the red and blue coolants shouldn't be mixed.
Maybe that's what happened and it's silted?
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:52 am |
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| deanparkr wrote: |
| Also, I notice you live near me! Which garage are you taking the car to? |
I take it to WJHeard as hes a mate but not to sure he did the MOT this time round as i told him about the leak and when he gave the car back he said he got some on to clean the oil leak up which makes me think some else in the garage looked at it and hes just told me what the other person told him
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:53 am |
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| Seb wrote: |
I'd change the coolant if I were you if it's been in for 5 years and is brown
Just make sure you get the right stuff, the red and blue coolants shouldn't be mixed.
Maybe that's what happened and it's silted? |
Do u mean get a new bottle
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Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:54 am |
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Off to work now thx guys ill see if i can get some pics tomorrow of the leak
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