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7th January 2008, 11:05
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headgasket changed/white smoke now???
as above . had ma headgasket changed there. now i started the car and there`s quite alot off white smoke. will that just clear out after running for a while ? or is there something not right when the gasket was done? also i decatted the car at the same , but i dont think that would have anything to do with it. would it? also when i take the oil cap off theres white shite gathered on it. any info would be great. thanks
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7th January 2008, 11:31
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normally the signs of the H/G tbh mate. does it seem to use any coolant?
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7th January 2008, 11:44
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tbh i haven`t used the car since its been done. i just started it to make sure all was ok. let it run for a while to see if it would clear up but didn`t. not sure on coolant as not been using it
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7th January 2008, 11:50
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are there any puddles under the car? otherwise it could just be where everythingn is settling in again if the car hasn't been used
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7th January 2008, 11:52
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The gunk on the underside of the oil cap is the mixture of oil and water.(im pretty sure)
It is one of the signs of the head gasket being blown. Did it have gunk like that before you had the gasket changed?
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7th January 2008, 11:55
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no leaks or that since its been rebuilt. but when the mechanic done it there was water everywhere. ma dad says what your saying about settleing in and it will clear out. but ive got a bad feeling about it tbh. thats why im seeking advice from you lot just to see if this is what happens.
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7th January 2008, 11:58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chico999
The gunk on the underside of the oil cap is the mixture of oil and water.(im pretty sure)
It is one of the signs of the head gasket being blown. Did it have gunk like that before you had the gasket changed?
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no gunk before mate. the gasket i took off was fine. ive changed it to a thicker gasket for my turbo conversion. but there is gunk now. just need to know if this is what always happens when changing a gasket or there is something wrong. cheers
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7th January 2008, 12:40
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That white shyte is coolant getting into your oil supply. Bad bad... Does it require an oil change? If so, might be worth doing that, and seeing if the problem persists. If it does, then your new headgasket hasn't been fitted correctly. Poor show...
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7th January 2008, 12:44
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Tbh it could have just been spilt water into the block, seen it happen a few times after head gasket changed. I would run the car and let it clear up, if the white gung gets alot worse then the situation is a bit more serious, but I personally wouldn't be too worried if you havent given it time to clear yet.
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7th January 2008, 12:45
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i changed the oil once the mechanic had finished. think i should try changing it again see how it goes.
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7th January 2008, 12:46
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stalkah66
Tbh it could have just been spilt water into the block, seen it happen a few times after head gasket changed. I would run the car and let it clear up, if the white gung gets alot worse then the situation is a bit more serious, but I personally wouldn't be too worried if you havent given it time to clear yet.
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sound mate ill try that first then if the problem is still there ill change the oil. then if still a problem ill get the mechanic back
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7th January 2008, 13:35
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Gunk is bad mean water is in the oil = head gasket
Is the car running ok or does it have a missfire or anything.
Think you said you had a turbo on it. Turbos can white smoke if the car isnt running correctly
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7th January 2008, 17:15
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car runs perfect mate. well never driven it since the gaskets been done but it ticks over fine.
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