vtr head gasket

1. user_18516 Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1743

   #1 19th January 2008, 21:38

   what is the average milage that you would need to replace the head gasket?
   because my mate has a 106 rally 1.6 8v with 40,000 on the clock and the oil smells of petrol.
2. AdamH Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2004 South Posts: 3638

   #2 19th January 2008, 23:05

   erm i would strip it and check it..never a good sign..
   
   headgaskets can last a lifetime.. or not depends on how its driven.. .. recently tho ive done 2 vts's (standard ones) at 80k.. just for piece of mind
3. DaxVTR Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 lichfield Posts: 531 Saxo VTS

   #3 19th January 2008, 23:37

   Check for mayo arround the oil cap, on the dip stick, and if theres any oil or mayo in the water tank, if not and ur still worried get a compression test.