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Author Head gasket on 1.2 16v
lwigmore
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Registered: 18th Nov 07
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17th Dec 08 at 14:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
How much does a new head gasket kit cost for a 1.2 16v ecotec engine?

just asking as i think mines gone as ive lost a bit of water in the header tank and got a little bit of mayo on oil cap
chris_gilly
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17th Dec 08 at 14:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
usually you get a bit of mayo this time of the year. wipe it off and see! also check for oil in the coolant.
lwigmore
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17th Dec 08 at 14:59   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ok ive topped the water up and wiped it off already !!!

would it be alrite to take for a little drive and see if the mayo comes back?
chris_gilly
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the mayo may come back due to condesation. keep an eye on the coolant. you could just have a leaky hose. i wouldnt really say head gasket had gone. have you noticed the engine running rough lately??
lwigmore
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17th Dec 08 at 15:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeh engine was little bit rough yesterday when i was on my way home from the gym
chris_gilly
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best thing i can say it keep and eye on your levels check for mayo around by the dipstick from the sump also check for oil in the coolant. if your worried about the engine stop and get towed!
DAZ1985
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17th Dec 08 at 15:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
It will be ok to take for a run. Top it up mark the level
Wipe the cap off
Go for a drive check the heaters are blowing warm
Check the temp doesnt go too high
Get home park over a dry part so you can see if its leaking
Check your water
Check for mayo

As said above it is common to get small amounts of mayo at this time of year.even more so if its been stood for a few days
lwigmore
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17th Dec 08 at 15:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
cheers daz

well its used as a daily runner so it hasnt been stood about, but ill take it out now as see if it comes back

cheers for your help
DAZ1985
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17th Dec 08 at 15:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Short journeys may also create more condensation than normal too
Sammii
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18th Dec 08 at 13:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
You have just answered my problems!! lol i just thought my headgasket had gone... mayo under the oil cap... i thought the worst, but i will take your advice and see how it goes!!
chris_gilly
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18th Dec 08 at 13:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ahhhh, thats because were coool
Sammii
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LOL, i am hoping that it is just condensation, i dont fancy having to get the head skimmed and everything else, its a pain in the arse!
chris_gilly
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18th Dec 08 at 13:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
you said it

 
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