jannyvolcane Posted June 26, 2007 Posted June 26, 2007 Hi ,i'm new here and in desperate need of help. I have a 1.9zx volcane which is using a lot of water.I have had sludge in the oil although at present it looks ok.I know this can be a head gasket sign,but mine was meant to have been done last year so my questions are if its not the head gasket what could it be ? could a head gasket have gone so quickly ? and ...how much is it likely to cost me to have it repaired ? oh could it be a fracture in the cylinder head ??? sorry guys but I dont really want to give up on this car its been so good and is in such good nik apart from this problem . any help would be much appreciatedthanks jan Quote
DickieG Posted June 27, 2007 Posted June 27, 2007 It could well be that the gasket has gone again, due to a a warped or craked cylinder head. It might also be something relatively simple such as the radiator cap not fitted correctly or needing renewing to a leaking hose or radiator. Don't overlook the simple things before thinking the worst! Generally if the headgasket was at fault for a loss of water, you'll have signs such as poor running or steam emitting from the exhaust to a horrible creamy mess within the oil. Quote
jannyvolcane Posted June 27, 2007 Author Posted June 27, 2007 Thanks Dickie, is a head gasket simple to fit or am I looking at trusting a garage ? Quote
DickieG Posted June 28, 2007 Posted June 28, 2007 is a head gasket simple to fit or am I looking at trusting a garage ?Judging by you having to ask what's involved I'd suggest getting help from a garage/trusted mechanic/friend. Quote
Shemer Posted July 5, 2007 Posted July 5, 2007 Hi, Make sure that the cylinder head was renovated (polished/filled wherever needed), and that the garage use the exact torque settings (as in haynes, or manufacturer spec.). Head blots are TTY type, and if not properly tightened ( I think it's 120NM, slacken, then 60NM and 300 degrees, but please verify) - the head gasket is not squeezed as needed, and you'll have the described above leaks in no time, even if everything is renewed. Make sure the TTY bolts are still OK (google it, lot of descriptions), or replace them with new ones if needed. Quote
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