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 Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:43 am |
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Joined: Feb 17, 2010
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Location: Stockport
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Sad day today. Amongst the list of things that need fixing one day I have now been told my Head Gasket is gone.
Car feels like its missfiring & sometimes looses power, been loosing oil somewhere for a while - fount it today in the coolant (that might explain it heating up)!
I have a T (99) 1.4 Roland Garros & love it to bits.
Already have a list of things Ive fixed (spent money on); Alternator, Fuel Injector, Cat...
Im sure the clutch or gearbox or something there is going & need little bits like new wing mirror, rear wiper arm, alarm sensors, check strap...
Question to yall is is it worth having the Head Gasket fixed (at some £300) & keep pugging on or is it time to cut my losses & say goodbye to my baby?!
Your thoughts please...
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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:48 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
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Location: Lancaster
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sell it as spares or repairs be a good project for someone...
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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:48 am |
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Joined: Feb 10, 2010
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May aswell keep going if you have put money in to it already.
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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:50 am |
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Joined: Jun 28, 2010
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Location: Newcastle
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if you think the gearbox is on its way out also it might be sensible to just cut your losses buy a new car and break the 206
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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:54 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010
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Location: Redditch
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Depends what damage has been caused with the gasket, get it looked at and if it only need to be replaced wich is 50/50 chance keep it
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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:00 am |
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Joined: Aug 22, 2010
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Location: wales
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get the spanners out.change hg yourself in a few hours very easy on 1.4.
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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:01 am |
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unfortunatly its not worth a lot being on a T reg! but i would keep it to play with and learn from!
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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:43 am |
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Joined: Mar 20, 2010
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Location: manchester
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change it yourself wont take too long just a couple of hours
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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:37 am |
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Joined: Mar 29, 2010
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Location: Halifax
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You are looking at £250-£300 to put a new engine it
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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 7:49 am |
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Joined: Mar 25, 2010
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Location: Ipswich
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See what people offer you for it and if its not what you want then fix it?
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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 8:13 am |
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You are looking at £250-£300 to put a new engine it
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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:18 am |
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Joined: Aug 22, 2010
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Location: wales
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but its only a couple of quid for a gasket and a few hours easy work.if you don't think its worth doing chuck some k-seal into it works a treat.ive sold many cars with the k seal fix.
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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:29 am |
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Joined: Feb 17, 2010
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Location: Stockport
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I don't really know where to start with engine stuff. Luckly I work with a couple of old engineers (it was them who diagnosed my problem). Their going to have a look at parts & might help me fix it.
I'd like to 'give a hand' so I can learn a bit.
How much are the parts & can it really be done by me?! (have to find a how to!).
I've been told that even if I fix it the car might not be right after, is this right?
Also now there is oil in the coolant what should I do about cleaning/fixing that?
Appriciate the thoughts & help guys.
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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:42 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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| ali20six wrote: |
| but its only a couple of quid for a gasket and a few hours easy work.if you don't think its worth doing chuck some k-seal into it works a treat.ive sold many cars with the k seal fix. |
Remind me never to buy your car! 
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Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:51 am |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010
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| tomd0801754 wrote: |
| ali20six wrote: |
| but its only a couple of quid for a gasket and a few hours easy work.if you don't think its worth doing chuck some k-seal into it works a treat.ive sold many cars with the k seal fix. |
Remind me never to buy your car! |
lol i was going to say same think 
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