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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: zarehs on 13 December 2009, 23:05:11

Title: leaking gasket
Post by: zarehs on 13 December 2009, 23:05:11

I have a leak, took the 2.6 V6 Y plate to the garage and was advised that my gasket was leaking, and that it would get progressively worse over time.  He quoted me 450 notes to replace the gasket, is that reasonable?

thanks

Title: Re: leaking gasket
Post by: albitz on 13 December 2009, 23:08:23

I presume you mean the head gasket ? what are the symtoms ?

Title: Re: leaking gasket
Post by: zarehs on 13 December 2009, 23:11:07

Yes, its a slow leak, theres a small stain in the ground some where between the back and the middle of the engine.  Mechanic advised they have identified source of leak via a flexi camera.

Title: Re: leaking gasket
Post by: albitz on 13 December 2009, 23:13:32

could be oil cooler cover plate ? ,Im not an expert tbh,but one will probably be along soon. :y

Title: Re: leaking gasket
Post by: zarehs on 13 December 2009, 23:15:11

ta - is 450 notes for a new gasket reasonable?  Are there any other symptoms I should be looking out for?

Title: Re: leaking gasket
Post by: albitz on 13 December 2009, 23:19:49

It sounds like the sort of price a garage may charge imo,if it is confirmed as head gasket it may be worth dropping a PM to Darth Loo Knee,he is a travelling Omega mechanic,and I would imagine he would charge less than that . :-/

Title: Re: leaking gasket
Post by: feeutfo on 13 December 2009, 23:21:23

coolent leak, usually hbv but could be a few other causes. Not the first and wont be the last to pronounce firmly and confidently, Head gasket! Then the owner comes on here for advice, changes the hbv for £35 and all is well. You can then drive round to you mechanic and tell him where to stick his flexi camera!

Not seen you problem first hand but chances are hbv. Well covered on here, guide in maintenance (i think?)

Title: Re: leaking gasket
Post by: sandune on 13 December 2009, 23:23:21

Hi , can you give  a more  up-dated account.
Are you loosing coolant ? Is it in any waybeen running hot?
Maybe you can check the HBV .
Can be sorted/DIY for under £40.  Check out the cooling system and post the findings. HTH :y

Title: Re: leaking gasket
Post by: albitz on 13 December 2009, 23:51:08

Yep,I think a more detailed explanation of the problem would definetely help. :y
Is the stain coolant,oil ? middle of the engine was what made me think of oil cooler plate rather than HBV,but if you could try to pinpoint it a bit more precisely,it could help in diagnosis. :y

Title: Re: leaking gasket
Post by: Bionic on 14 December 2009, 05:47:49

If I were you I would first check the Heater Bypass Valve cos that is the usual culprit and it leaks and drops coolant just where you say it is doing.
They told me Head Gasket too but after £30.00 quid and a bit of my own time it wasw cured.
No way I would pay £450 quid so they could 'talk the talk' and get easy money.
Plenty of guidance in the Maitenance section to show you how.
GudLuk