Head gaskit test? How long

  1. L-plater Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 71 1.1i saxo year 99 60bhp 1.2 clio mk1 year 98 98bh
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    Hi guys got a saxo 1.1 x

    Oil is pissing out the side of the head cambelt side, my mechqnic friend did a compression test on all cylinders, all were reading 130+ Psi, what is the psi ment to be, and how long do you think my head gaskit has, ? Dont say just fit a new one because that is in mind for when i come into cash, im asking how long left and whats the compression men to be in psi? It has barly any cream on oil cap so little it could be mistaken to be condensation, its 1999 and i do 30 miles to work on motor way and 30 miles back

    Kindregards japp1
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.
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    Its common they weep from the cambelt side, it can last for ages if you keep it topped up with oil. Only way to sort it is to change it of corse.
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  3. L-plater Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 71 1.1i saxo year 99 60bhp 1.2 clio mk1 year 98 98bh
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    Will head need skimming ?
  4. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH
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    Originally Posted by Japps View Post
    Will head need skimming ?
    yes it will.
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 7705 Saxo VTS
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    As Cam said, the alloy block TU engines are prone to leak oil from that side by the cambelt. It will go on forever like that. My old westcoast was like it until i sold it on 130k, was perfectly fine.
  6. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B
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  7. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
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    My saxo has been been doing it for ages mate,just seeping out.I wouldn`t worry about it just keep an eye on it & your oil level.