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lil_g
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2nd Jul 08 at 21:14   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I've noticed that there is quite a lot of oil residue in the header tank

Is there anyway I could check which one it is without taking the engine apart?

20XE engine, the head is 1987 if that's any help to you?
fazza
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2nd Jul 08 at 21:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
do you drive mainly short distances mate? could just be that
lil_g
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2nd Jul 08 at 21:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Recently I have but I have been on long drives too so I thought it would clear up?
Wrighty
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2nd Jul 08 at 21:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
go for a spirited drive, getting the car really warm, and see if its still there
lil_g
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2nd Jul 08 at 21:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cheers


Just gives me an excuse to be fair
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I think if its the head gasket you could be loosing alot of water

To check how bad it is, look at the engine with the bonnet open and you see the pipe on the right that goes from the camcover to the dipstick? slide it off the camcover end and check the pipe for mayo.
Fro
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Hope you work out what it is mate.
BeArDy
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Water in the Oil = head gasket
Oil in the water = head porous

 
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