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Christopher

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Registered: 14th Oct 10
Location: Eastbourne
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26th Jul 12 at 06:51

Ive got a creamy top and cars running like crap and tappets are going mad! What are some other signs of my head gasket going? Thanks

DanCobb

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Registered: 14th May 11
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26th Jul 12 at 06:55

Losing water, shit in the coolant tank. Take it for a buzz round the motorway and see if the cream shit clears!

[Edited on 26-07-2012 by DanCobb]

Christopher

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26th Jul 12 at 07:02

Wiped that creamy shit off about a week ago and its been sunny so im 90% its not condesation! Cars running really bad at the moment so i just want to watch out for the signs! Not loosing alot of water really!

dimples1989

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6th Aug 12 at 20:24

the water bubbling in the expansion tank could be a sign too

Dave

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6th Aug 12 at 20:53

Sniff test and/or compression test should be pretty conclusive.

Davey j

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7th Aug 12 at 15:44

Could also be a cracked oil gallery in the head too. What engine is in it?

Christopher

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7th Aug 12 at 18:25

Thanks everyone, something wrong with air flow system and idle control system and tappets are going and seems to just want to die :/

Davey its a 1.2 16v

nibnob21

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Registered: 16th May 10
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8th Aug 12 at 17:46

White smoke out of the exhaust is due to water getting into a cylinder.
No heat coming through the blowers in the car when turned on hot.
Losing water.
Oil in water, water in oil.
Mayo on the cap and dipstick.

A lot of people just assume head gasket when they see the mayo but it's often not the case. As has been said, if you want to be more sure get a compression test done.

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simonATR

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Registered: 5th Aug 12
Location: Gloucester Drives: Vectra SRi 140
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9th Aug 12 at 03:16

I'm doing my hg atm and I was losing water, pressurized expansion tank, coolant smelt of exhaust fumes and rough running. Although this is on a x20xev.

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