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Rather depressingly, I think one (or Both) of my Head Gaskets are about to fail.

Long story short, I have been losing water, not lots, but enough to notice, followed by a wierd stuttery start up where teh car will stutter for a few seconds when first fired up, then today I noticed a gurgle coming from engine bay on start up too, followed by the discovery of what looks like an oil slick in my header tank

So, who or what or where will I get the best kits and, for a semi competent diy mechanic like me, is it wise to undertake this or should I get professional help ? (That last bits open to debate on so many levels !! )

On the bright side, my Remote Keys have started working again

Sorry can't help but I'll bump this thread for you.

Cheers Mick lol.

I found my Haynes Manual last night, forgot I had that

Concerned about having to mess with timing belt, so may get a Garage to do it.

It is very odd, as there is no Mayo on the Oil Filler cap or Dipstick, but definately evidence of an oily substance in the header tank.

Was supposed to be replacing the Back Box this month, looks like money is having to go elsewhere yet again

carlpenn wrote:Cheers Mick lol.

I found my Haynes Manual last night, forgot I had that

Concerned about having to mess with timing belt, so may get a Garage to do it.

It is very odd, as there is no Mayo on the Oil Filler cap or Dipstick, but definately evidence of an oily substance in the header tank.

Was supposed to be replacing the Back Box this month, looks like money is having to go elsewhere yet again

It might be worth putting a sniffer in the hole to check for HCs.

Bernard wrote:

carlpenn wrote:Cheers Mick lol.

I found my Haynes Manual last night, forgot I had that

Concerned about having to mess with timing belt, so may get a Garage to do it.

It is very odd, as there is no Mayo on the Oil Filler cap or Dipstick, but definately evidence of an oily substance in the header tank.

Was supposed to be replacing the Back Box this month, looks like money is having to go elsewhere yet again

It might be worth putting a sniffer in the hole to check for HCs.

Hi Bernard, Sorry to sound dumb, but Sniffer?

carlpenn wrote:

Bernard wrote:It might be worth putting a sniffer in the hole to check for HCs.

Hi Bernard, Sorry to sound dumb, but Sniffer?

Works like the device they stuff up the exhaust pipe for the MOT and will detect hydrocarbons in the coolant. I used to use the SUN device when I had it.
Also there is some fluid detector which I can't remember the name of.

Bernard wrote:

carlpenn wrote:

Bernard wrote:It might be worth putting a sniffer in the hole to check for HCs.

Hi Bernard, Sorry to sound dumb, but Sniffer?

Works like the device they stuff up the exhaust pipe for the MOT and will detect hydrocarbons in the coolant. I used to use the SUN device when I had it.
Also there is some fluid detector which I can't remember the name of.

Cool, will have a mooch on the ole Googley see what that comes up with device wise......