Does this look like my headgasket is going?

[LSOfreak]

As the title says really, How much does it usually cost for a change? thanks

[Anders0n]

That's not your head gasket, it's your rocker cover gasket. Much cheaper and easier to replace, only a couple of quid and can be changed in under 5 mins.

[3cott]

Rocker gasket that mate

[Sammy-Boy]

I was gonna say didnt look like head gasket...

[MAS]

yes the rocker mate surely looks like sumone hasnt been looking after it while servicing the car as it looks battered anyways go and fetch that rocker from ur local citroen place and fit it urself mate aint hard but is a dirty job to do !

[moxy89]

with all the yellow crap, i swear that is the sign that it is going... my rocker cover gasket when was 3.75 and easy to fit, just get it checked as if your head gasktet goes your in deep shit

[LSOfreak]

but if you look at the 3rd pic, it looks like oil leaking down the engine block, and also is that small amount of white/brown stuff under the oil filler cap the 'mayonaise' which people say is a sign on the head gasket

[moxy89]

yeah mate, whats the miliage, and can your rocker cover gasket sorted and then see what happens if you start hearing clunks your head gasket its gone

[LSOfreak]

its a 99' vtr, with 61k on the clock, any tips on how to do the rocker cover gasket? is it just take of the two bolts on the rocker cover, and take it off

[lavo-vts]

the yellow gunky stuff can just be caused by condensation dude dont worry bout it to much

[AMO247]

If you only do short trips in your car the engine wont get hot enough to burn of the condensation so it sometimes does that.
Take it for a good long run every now and then and also check that none of your breather pipes are blocked as this can cause it aswell.
The rocker cover gasket should not cost you any more than a tenner and is very easy to do. 5/10 mins job.

[KamRacing]

looks like the rocker gasket seal to me as well.

In this damp weather and with short journeys its not uncommon to get a bit of mayo!

If really worried get a compression testing kit from halfords for about £15

[LSOfreak]

ok thanks guys, ye ive barley been driving my car these days. how would i go about changing the gasket and seal, just take of the two botls from the rocker cover and remove it? any tips

[Shellz]

Mine just cost me £8! :D

[Saxo_s7evo]

i done mine the other day undo your coil pack and then the 2 screws on your rocker cover wipe everything down put your new gasket on and re screw everything easy as pie but be careful there are some washers under the rocker cover dont drop them but apart from that my mate youll be up and running in no time

[Saxo_s7evo]

the gasket has a right way to go on it will be thicker on one side take note it goes to the back near the coil pack

[LSOfreak]

is it possible for my 99 vtr to not have a coil pack? where do i get the gasket & seal from btw?

[AMO247]

most car shops will stock them or will be able to get you one. citroen may be exspensive.

[Ben_L]

is it possible for my 99 vtr to not have a coil pack?

no it isn't. your car does have one...

[stevo67]

1 tip when you tighten up the 2 studs don`t over tighten them they can snap off.


Steve.

[LSOfreak]

anyone no where the coilpack is?

[Nick_T]

on 99 vtr you probably wont need to move the coilpack mate,
undo the 2 bolts on top the rocker cover and lift up straight! do not drop the washers inside the engine (or down a drain) you will know what i mean when you take it off, just remove the rubber bit and put a new one on, then put back together, piece of cake mate..

[fastroadkid69]

yer its an easy job mate but youll get coverd in oil though well i did anyway:y: