supragold Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 What causes head gaskets to go? I have a HKS 2mm head gasket that was fitted just over a year ago. I have had issues recently with my heaters not working but put it down to an airlock after changing my rad. I tried letting it bubble over a couple of times but still no luck. I just fitted a Greddy oil cap and today took it off to have a look and there was white residue and water droplets on it. My temp gauge still reads normal. No overheating at all. Yesterday I did take a steam cleaner to the engine (mainly underneath) due to a split PS pipe leaking. That wouldn't have made any difference would it? I'm going to take it for a spin today and see if it uses any water. Any ideas? Or is it pretty certain its fooked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 More than likely just condensation. Sniffer test will confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Id say its still got a air lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 White creamy residue around filler cap is most times normal especially if car has been cold/damp. If coolant was leaking into engine side oil level wud go up and you would see evidence on dipstick I reckon ; coolant wud also go from rad. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supragold Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 I'm probably being paranoid but I'd rather be paranoid than just leave it and fook it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgoo Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Sounds like condensation. Have you been on some short journeys lately? I get this sometimes if on a cold day I do a short trip and the engine wasn't at full temp for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul ashton Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 IMHO i would agree that your head gasket's gone,had the same problem on my Opel Manta GTE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 as said before, any doubt, get a sniffer test done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul ashton Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 as said before, any doubt, get a sniffer test done Can i do a sniffer test on your gal in your signature pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 be my guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul ashton Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 be my guest Send her over then.Will have to get rid of the wife 1st though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 swop shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supragold Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 swop shop Lol. Ok, all is good, took the motor out for a good caining today and finally the heaters started working. I left it idleing for ages yesterday with the front jacked up and with the rad cap off to try and get rid of the air lock and it obviously worked. Thats probably were the condensation comes in. Car idleing from cold with no cap on. Just me be paranoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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