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I have a C4 2007 Petrol 1.4i. I had the head gasket replaced in March this year, however, there has always been an oil leak since this was done, as well as prior to it being done. I had my car back to the garage twice more since the initial replacement. Second time they said the sealant had broke, and very shortly after this the water coolant system completed drained of water which it had never done before in the prior 4 years id had the car. I put the blame for this on them. Third time they replaced the water coolant but I refuised to pay for it as I felt it was their fault and I'd had the car in 3 times within a few months. The oil leak is still there to this day. The car passed its MOT but the MOT stated that there is a severe oil leak, I then had it in to my Citroen dealer for a health check, who confirmed the same. I then took it back to Citroen again for further diagnosis, as I am in an ongoing dispute with the previous garage. Further diagnosis from Citroen states that there is a leak from the rocker cover gaskets, sump gasket and oil filter housing. They stated that the rocker cover gasket would have been removed when replacing the head gasket. I'd like to know if there is a link between the sump gasket and head gasket, and the oil filer housing and the head gasket, to ascertain further all these leaks were caused or never fixed properly whilst doing work on the head gasket. Even if there is no link between both the sump gasket \ oil filter housing and the head gasket, surely the previous garage should have picked up on these when replacing the head gasket. I'm going through a major dispute with this garage as to why the leak is still occuring, and I feel personally that it was never fixed properly. They are blatantly denying this. Any help or advice would be most welcome. Thankyou.

Thanks for the great replies on this forum. I may be stretching this thread abit by asking more questions in realation to the service I had but here goes. Apart from the cambelt info there were also the following given 'amber' as the condition, i'm aware amber means the MOT would still pass, but please could anyone elaborate on the following points and approximate costs:- S+S - TRACK ROD END - Nearside track rod end has slight play OTHER - Undertray bolts corroded to the extent they are just spinning Also, phoned my local autofactors for price on cambelt kit and they quoted £35. The service info Halfords gave me didn't mention the extras quoted about. Obviously with the extras quoted above the price would go over £200. So I assume they gave a figure of around £300 because the other parts are essential as well i.e. ? timing belt and tensioner £63 - water pump £57 - 3 litres anti freeze £14 - aux belt £17 - aux belt 2 pulleys £116 Thanks guys

Thanks for the great reply. I've actually ordered the Haynes manual before posting the question. I think my service said something about the oil being part synthetic. When it comes to car services unless you know where to look and have the time to check things out, you can't really visually see what has been done thoroughly. I always find it strange as garages have no rule or law that old and new parts must be shown to the customer prior to the service, something to that affect. I'd just like to ask a question about the cambelt if I may, although I can post to another thread if need be. It was on the list of advisroy items to be eventually replaced. Car mileage is 65,000. The quote for this was around £297, is that right ?

Hi I own a 1.4 2007 Citroen C4 hatchback. I'm not car savvy at all, but wondered where the air and oil filters are. The reasons I ask, are because I have had my annual car serviced by Halfords, who provide quite a good discount for a full service. However, to be honest, i'm always sceptical about anyone doing car services unless you are stood watching them. They offer a 67 point service, but something is telling me that i'm not too sure they actually go through it all. Apart from a few advisory items, I had no printout telling me what was checked or anything. I know nothing about cars, so wondered if I could check if the filters look new or not and where they are located. Thanks.