Head Gasket probs?

Post by **afhgus** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 5:59 pm

Hello again,

just wondered how many cars have had the head gasket replaced? I think I might need to as there is a small coolant leak and all other possibilities have been exhausted! Lol

Gus

Post by **GlynRS2** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 10:13 pm

Have you checked that coolant is not leaking from around the electric coolant recirculation pump - down in the depths behind the fan & radiator?
Mine had seized and was the cause of an intermittant small coolant leak that had me foxed for a while.

Post by **Rob20vurq** » Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:42 pm

And that little bugger, under the inlet manifold, just by the steering pump...goes to the turbo...

Post by **rs2315** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 7:51 pm

Rob you need to get to bed earlier!
Is that Lou I can here calling you?

rs2315.

Post by **afhgus** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 11:54 am

the car has been pressure tested often, new rad fitted, new expension tank, another new rad, does the pain not let up??

Post by **VaudiGR** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:49 pm

changed the head gasket and noticed that i didnt have any oil leaks from the valve stem seals.now i have no oil conumption and i guess i could have been leaking from there...

Post by **afhgus** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 4:29 pm

Hi
well, its now time for the head to come off and sort this coolant leak out. i was advised it might be a good idea to get the valves/ stems etc worked on too but this has already been done at 80,000 miles, now 118,00 miles. Long term I would consider it but for now I don't think its worth spending the money as I'll probably sell the car within 18 months. Any other experiences with someone else?

angus

Post by **afhgus** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 4:51 pm

I've double checked this and it appears the further valve stem work etc is not necesary as it had a new head set and bolts last time at 80,000! Timing belt being done too,
Cool

Post by **GlynRS2** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 4:23 pm

I have got a brand new RS2 water pump and timing belt tensioner. These should ideally be replaced if you are doing the timing belt. I think they come to about £140 together. I could let you have them for half that if you need them. PM me if you are interested

Post by **afhgus** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 3:29 pm

Hi Glyn
Thanks for the offer, unfortunately I've taken my car in for the work now, its being done....

Post by **GlynRS2** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 7:14 pm

No worries, I will have to sort out what bits & bobs I have knocking around my garage still.

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