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« on: 28 February 2013, 16:59:36 »
My head gaskets have gone on my MV6. Can anyone help me get them sorted. Just been quoted 911 quid to get done, i am sure there is someone out there who can help.
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« Reply #1 on: 28 February 2013, 17:01:31 »
Quote from: ronomega on 28 February 2013, 16:59:36
My head gaskets have gone on my MV6. Can anyone help me get them sorted. Just been quoted 911 quid to get done, i am sure there is someone out there who can help.

I'd think about that If I were you. ::) ::) ;)
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« Reply #2 on: 28 February 2013, 17:03:47 »
Sounds like you're being ripped off.
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« Reply #3 on: 28 February 2013, 17:04:47 »
The belts and head skimming make up most of the cost.
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« Reply #4 on: 28 February 2013, 17:05:38 »
How much do you reckon?
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Re: Engine
« Reply #5 on: 28 February 2013, 17:10:51 »
What makes you think the head gaskets have failed?
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Re: Engine
« Reply #6 on: 28 February 2013, 17:20:27 »
My auxillary belt went, so thought it was tensioner, took air intake pipes off and they were full of water. Also where you top the oil up was full of gunk.
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« Reply #7 on: 28 February 2013, 17:22:20 »
Gunk in oil filler neck is normal on the v6 this time of year.What size engine ? Head gasket failure is uncommon on these engines,and other problems are very often misdiagnosed as head gasket.
Whereabouts are you ?
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« Reply #8 on: 28 February 2013, 17:26:56 »
Quote from: ronomega on 28 February 2013, 17:20:27
My auxillary belt went, so thought it was tensioner, took air intake pipes off and they were full of water. Also where you top the oil up was full of gunk.

Aux Belt? - Nothing to do with head gasket. Assume it just snapped, not because of a seized water pump?

Air Intake - Driven through flood water? A failed HG would not cause water to go here

"Mayo" on the underneath of oil cap, is totally normal. Especially when using oils such as Castrol, or doing short runs. Blocked breathers also cause this.


None of this is sounding head gasket to me  :y
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« Reply #9 on: 28 February 2013, 17:28:15 »
I am in corby, northants. I noticed no oil in the water though, but garage said its the heads. I never had any sign of head gasket problems as my temp was ok and no white smoke. But he said it is. I thought it was strange with no oil in the header tank.
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« Reply #10 on: 28 February 2013, 17:29:24 »
Contact Darth Loo-knee and ask him if he can take a look at it. ;)
He is in Stoke,but Im sure thr trip would be worth while,or he may even come to you.
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« Reply #11 on: 28 February 2013, 17:29:48 »
Quote from: ronomega on 28 February 2013, 17:28:15
I am in corby, northants. I noticed no oil in the water though, but garage said its the heads. I never had any sign of head gasket problems as my temp was ok and no white smoke. But he said it is. I thought it was strange with no oil in the header tank.

Don't use this garage again, sounds like the want to rip you off!  :o
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Re: Engine
« Reply #12 on: 28 February 2013, 17:30:31 »
What year is your MV6?
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« Reply #13 on: 28 February 2013, 17:31:35 »
The gunk was all up it, really thick stuff. My car is at garage now. I have to let them know if they can go ahead. Can you ring me mate please? 07557880563.
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« Reply #14 on: 28 February 2013, 17:34:17 »
2003 mate.
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