#1: Is this normal? Author: jonny_fulton03, Location: LeedsPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:25 am ---- Hi guys, just had a look at the inside of my coolant cap and noticed this
Just wondered if this was normal or not, 1999 1.4 petrol. Joni
#2: Re: Is this normal? Author: CD-B3, Location: Salisbury / New ForestPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:27 am ---- Check under the oil filler cap too.
Possible head gasket failure.
#3: Re: Is this normal? Author: Addaz, Location: SuffolkPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:28 am ---- Mayo = Sign of headgasket failing
But some cars just get it from condensation, so it here nor there
Is there any inside the engine?
EDIT: Thought it was the oil filler cap
#4: Re: Is this normal? Author: Jayde, Location: BrightonPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:32 am ---- (off topic) But that looks like something out of they Alien movies !
#5: Re: Is this normal? Author: jonny_fulton03, Location: LeedsPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:32 am ---- the oil filler cap has no sign of any 'mayo' like substances...lol just this awful smelling stuff on coolant cap!! Joni
#6: Re: Is this normal? Author: jonny_fulton03, Location: LeedsPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:33 am ----
Jayde wrote:
(off topic) But that looks like something out of they Alien movies !
That was my exact same first thought!! haha
#7: Re: Is this normal? Author: ian206, Location: ReadingPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:37 am ---- Sorry mate but I would say your head gasket is shot.
#8: Re: Is this normal? Author: Quarmbo, Location: Bristol & LeicesterPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:39 am ---- I, unfortunately, can't help you with your problem. But I have to say it looks horrible!
#9: Re: Is this normal? Author: MrBSI, Location: What's it to you? ? ?Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:41 am ---- Flush the cooling system through & refill with fresh coolant / water in a 50 / 50 mix.
#10: Re: Is this normal? Author: Jay794, Location: Sheffield/Chesterfield/DronfieldPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 11:15 am ----
jonny_fulton03 wrote:
Jayde wrote:
(off topic) But that looks like something out of they Alien movies !
That was my exact same first thought!! haha
Mine too, you sir have a face hugger living under your bonnet
#11: Re: Is this normal? Author: jonny_fulton03, Location: LeedsPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 12:35 pm ----
Jay794 wrote:
jonny_fulton03 wrote:
Jayde wrote:
(off topic) But that looks like something out of they Alien movies !
That was my exact same first thought!! haha
Mine too, you sir have a face hugger living under your bonnet
I lol'd so bad at this comment! Feck goin under there again anytime soon then! Don't fancy havin myself turned inside out by a claustrophobic alien!
#12: Re: Is this normal? Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:13 pm ---- that mean you have oil mixed in your coolant,I think that your headgasket is gone bye bye :(,does the car overheat quickly??
#13: Re: Is this normal? Author: jonny_fulton03, Location: LeedsPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:16 pm ---- The car doesnt overheat at all, always runs at good temps. Is oil not heavier in a particle sort of way? meaning it would sink to bottom of coolant tank as oppose to floating at the top causing this stuff? Not loosing water either, the levels fine. There IS a slight oil leak somewhere leaving the odd drips on the pavement overnight though!
#14: Re: Is this normal? Author: Jay794, Location: Sheffield/Chesterfield/DronfieldPosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:25 pm ---- Oil floats on water
#15: Re: Is this normal? Author: Timon2210, Location: PalestinePosted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:33 pm ----
Jay794 wrote:
Oil floats on water
:whathesaid:,Oil always floats on the surface of water,but since your car does not overheat,check the car oil,is't the same color as the build up you got on your coolant cap or not??
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