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Hi guys,
I feel like a fraud coming on here and asking a question about an Astra so please tell me to bugger off if you need to.. I have just brought a cheap Astra and took the oil cap off today and noticed a brown sludge on the cap and a bit inside the engine, but the oil on the dipstick was fine (head gasket?) Please can I ask your advice on what I should do and also if you know anyone around the Peacehaven/Brighton area that may take a look for me? Cold hard cash waiting... Many thanks, Paul
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1997 Fiesta diesel 1.8, tuned by Ford, 60BHP, 11lbs ft, 0-60 in 17seconds, and no....the bonnet and doors are not faded! Ford made it like that to reduce weight! Last edited by scoobieschmuck; 23-03-2011 at 09:45 AM. |
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Next door neighbours Vauxhall corsa Auto has the same thing
Been doing it for years and it has just kept on running. She put some Kseal in it and it just kept going!! Headgasket IMO, depends what the cars worth to you as to wether or not you have headgasket done.. Brent gets good reviews in that area, I guess he do the work if necessary obviously a drive but Tone would be able to do the work needed also... As everyone will say, difficult to diagnose by posts alone, so perhaps pop it in to see Brent and get a proper diagnosis. Details for Brent |
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Brilliant, thanks admin.
I will pop it down to him later today if he's not to busy. Thank you, Paul
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I had the same thing with a 205 ,was told that it was the short journeys i did in it (work and back ) 6 years later and still going strong.
if it is the headgasket i would have thought it would be using a fair bit of water.
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Like I say, this Corsa has run for years with the same symptoms,,, its one of those could run forever, could go tomorrow problems. I'm sure Brent will help you out though |
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I have just spoken to Brent and explained the situation, you guys were spot on..he said those engines tend to breath a lot and condensation is common with them.
He said to keep an eye on the oil and coolant during the next few days but he doesn't think it's anything to worry about and should just keep on going. Thanks for the help guys. Paul
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1997 Fiesta diesel 1.8, tuned by Ford, 60BHP, 11lbs ft, 0-60 in 17seconds, and no....the bonnet and doors are not faded! Ford made it like that to reduce weight! |
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