Have I just blown a head gasket ??

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Re: Have I just blown a head gasket ??

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cruachan wrote:Ok so if we come from the opposite direction for a moment. If I hold up my hands and say I don't really fancy doing all that work right now then can the issue of the leaky seals be lived with for the time being?
Is it going to get worse through using the van? If the coolant level is kept at the correct level and checked regularly should that be enough or are the seals going to let go big style in the wrong place and at the wrong time?
The thought of pulling the motor apart is giving me a headache.

id like to know this answer too. mine is a (slowish) weeper ...
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Re: Have I just blown a head gasket ??

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answer... you can't tell!

do you feel lucky?

Mine has a weep at the inlet flange (no2 cyl)
it started three days ago.
winter use means it can wait till warmer weather and then the engine comes out anyway to do various other jobs
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Re: Have I just blown a head gasket ??

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I think all the options/scenarios have been aired so I'll have to have a think and decide what to do.
Thanks for all the input, much appreciated. I'll be back.

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