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Have I killed my car?
« on: 29 March 2009, 13:19:07 »
Further to my post on white smoke.............

Just been out and checked the dipstick and the oil is perfectly clear, however I then decided to check the coolant in the header tank.

There was a lot of pressure in the cap and the coolant is a kind of caramel colour. It looked a bit like a milkshake. Tried starting the car and there was a definite misfire when I first started it which cleared after revving a couple oif times.

Head gasket or something less serious????  :'( :'( :'( :'(
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Re: Have I killed my car?
« Reply #1 on: 29 March 2009, 13:20:17 »
anything in the oil filler cap?
or under the oil cap?
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Re: Have I killed my car?
« Reply #2 on: 29 March 2009, 13:22:17 »
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Further to my post on white smoke.............

Just been out and checked the dipstick and the oil is perfectly clear, however I then decided to check the coolant in the header tank.

There was a lot of pressure in the cap and the coolant is a kind of caramel colour. It looked a bit like a milkshake. Tried starting the car and there was a definite misfire when I first started it which cleared after revving a couple oif times.

Head gasket or something less serious????  :'( :'( :'( :'(

Oil Cooler  :y
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« Reply #3 on: 29 March 2009, 13:23:47 »
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anything in the oil filler cap?
or under the oil cap?

Mayo. Not loads but more than I would normally see from short journeys. :-/
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Re: Have I killed my car?
« Reply #4 on: 29 March 2009, 13:43:31 »
if coolant is thick and light brown, oil cooler. Dont use it until fixed.
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Re: Have I killed my car?
« Reply #5 on: 29 March 2009, 14:00:21 »
It is definitely light brown but wouldn't say it was thick. Make any difference?
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« Reply #6 on: 29 March 2009, 14:01:52 »
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It is definitely light brown but wouldn't say it was thick. Make any difference?

Dip your finger in there... does it feel greasy? Does it smells slightly petrolly (is that a word?)?
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« Reply #7 on: 29 March 2009, 14:08:35 »
Yep feels greasy and does smell slightly petrolly (not sure it is a word but thought I would use it too).
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« Reply #8 on: 29 March 2009, 14:09:32 »
Oil cooler then :y And I agree with TB - don't use it until it's fixed and well flushed through :y
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Re: Have I killed my car?
« Reply #9 on: 29 March 2009, 14:17:45 »
Thanks for all the advice. Feel a bit happier now.

I shall get to work on it straight away. :y
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Re: Have I killed my car?
« Reply #10 on: 29 March 2009, 14:56:40 »
Whatever you do dont over tighten the oil pipe hollow bolts ::)
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« Reply #11 on: 29 March 2009, 15:15:06 »
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Whatever you do dont over tighten the oil pipe hollow bolts ::)

Me overtighten?? ::) ::) ::) I'm sure I don't know what you mean!!!

Glad to see you back. I may be calling on you and Pete to help me out when I get half way through this job!!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #12 on: 29 March 2009, 15:26:04 »
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Whatever you do dont over tighten the oil pipe hollow bolts ::)

Me overtighten?? ::) ::) ::) I'm sure I don't know what you mean!!!

Glad to see you back. I may be calling on you and Pete to help me out when I get half way through this job!!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D

Never  ::) ;D
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