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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: kenajcooper on 13 March 2014, 18:03:46

Title: Possible Head Gasket problem
Post by: kenajcooper on 13 March 2014, 18:03:46

Hi All

I am having an issue with my Omega.
When I stop at lights or after a long run there is smoke/steam rising from under the bonnet and is getting worse.
I also have an oil leak and am using a litre of oil every three weeks or so but I am not sure where the leak is. The engine is covered in oil though much of this was there when I bought the car in November

Could the two issues be related ?
Where would be the best place to get it checked out.
I live in Corby, Northants

Any pointers would be greatly received

Regards

Ken Cooper

Title: Re: Possible Head Gasket problem
Post by: The Red Baron on 13 March 2014, 18:09:45

sounds like your cam cover gaskets have gone big time, smoke will rise from the exhaust manifolds where its burning off. also your sparkplug holes will be full off oil.  ;)
oh what engine?  :y

Title: Re: Possible Head Gasket problem
Post by: Nick W on 13 March 2014, 18:18:33

It's probably the cam-cover gaskets, but you can easily eliminate the probably.
Buy yourself a spray bottle of cheap degreaser, and use it everywhere you can easily reach from the cam-covers down. Be sparing with it everywhere you see wiring or connections. Do this with the engine cold! Once the degreaser has had a chance to work, gently hose it off; a pressure washer isn't really necessary. Take the car for a reasonable run, and check what is now oily. A mirror will help for checking under the scuttle and around the back of the heads, don't expect to see much this is a really crowded area.

Title: Re: Possible Head Gasket problem
Post by: kenajcooper on 13 March 2014, 19:41:39

Hi

Sorry forget the car details

Car Details
Omega Elite V6 Auto
2498cc Petrol

Is the car safe to drive.
I ask this as I have a 100 mile round trip to work every day

Regards

Ken

Title: Re: Possible Head Gasket problem
Post by: The Red Baron on 13 March 2014, 20:03:33

Quote from: kenajcooper on 13 March 2014, 19:41:39

Hi

Sorry forget the car details

Car Details
Omega Elite V6 Auto
2498cc Petrol

Is the car safe to drive.
I ask this as I have a 100 mile round trip to work every day

Regards

Ken

i would say yes, keep your eye on the oil level though. worst that could happen is oil ignighting from the heat of the exhaust manifold. needs fixing & breathers cleaning out tbh.

Title: Re: Possible Head Gasket problem
Post by: martin42 on 13 March 2014, 21:20:11

Im in kettering,can do cam cover gaskets,can pop over to corby or you come to me :y

Title: Re: Possible Head Gasket problem
Post by: kenajcooper on 13 March 2014, 23:17:50

Hi

Sounds like a good scheme
I could come to you

email me at kenajcooper@outlook.com

best Regards

Ken

Title: Re: Possible Head Gasket problem
Post by: martin42 on 13 March 2014, 23:37:34

Pm sent  :y