Possible head gasket??

  1. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Cleethorpes Posts: 137 Saxo VTR
    #1
    right so yesterday i was driving and the tempature usually sits on halfway but then it crept up to 3/4 in which case the fan came on... so i checked my coolant and it was basically empty so i filled up went for a drive and it was empy again so i filled it up again and took it for a spin and once again...

    did the obvious checked my oil cap and there was no maybe ... but oil slightly brown but only a little bit, it was quite textured though but i then wiped this and has not shown up anymore...

    there is no white smoke out my exhaust and also no sign of a leak,

    any suggestions...?
  2. Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 gateshead Posts: 807 vw golf GTI citroen saxo forte 02 plate vw polo
    #2
    check for a water leak mate, whats the oil like on the dipstick
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Cleethorpes Posts: 137 Saxo VTR
    #3
    checked for leak no visible leak, i may stick some cardboard there over night for a more precise test, also the oil on the dipstick is fine.. is that a good sign?
  4. Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Middlesbrough Posts: 615
    #4
    I had exact same problem, but it was my radiator leaking. I used some of that radiator stuff from Halfords and it's fixed it for now.
  5. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Cleethorpes Posts: 137 Saxo VTR
    #5
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    Originally Posted by LouisUK View Post
    I had exact same problem, but it was my radiator leaking. I used some of that radiator stuff from Halfords and it's fixed it for now.
    did you notice a leak at all? because im losing the coolant so fast that id expect to see the actualy leak?is it worth taking it to a mechanic and hopefully get a free compression test?
  6. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by LouisUK View Post
    I had exact same problem, but it was my radiator leaking. I used some of that radiator stuff from Halfords and it's fixed it for now.
    Don`t use the radiator stuff,it blocks your heater matrix.Get the radiator pressure tested for leaks.If that`s ok then take the rad cap off & sniff the coolant if it smells of petrol then the hg has gone.
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  7. Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Cleethorpes Posts: 137 Saxo VTR
    #7
    do you reckon if i whipped it in a garage they would pressure test it for free? because i still have warranty so just need to know the problem really ...
  8. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Willvtr View Post
    do you reckon if i whipped it in a garage they would pressure test it for free? because i still have warranty so just need to know the problem really ...
    Well they can only say yes/no worth a punt mate.
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