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Cybermonkey

posted on 20th Feb 03 at 22:28

Its 1999 model, and its done 30k miles.

Dave


Mikorsa16v

posted on 20th Feb 03 at 13:53

how old is ure car monkey? how many miles has it done?


SRi16vSi

posted on 20th Feb 03 at 12:22

nah, depends where the crack is. i had a crack somewhere in my 4th cylinder and they fixed that, cost me £650, so wish id av just baught a performance head instead!!!


Cybermonkey

posted on 20th Feb 03 at 11:52

Well if the same thing happens again in a couple of months, they didnt do a good job of it! Also, make sure that the head hasnt cracked. That is irrepairable, and would need scrapping. A warped head can be fixed though skimming the head.

Dave


3CorsaMeal

posted on 20th Feb 03 at 11:41

i had my gasket done, and they had better of skimmed the head, i did ask them, but i am doubting it :mad:


Cybermonkey

posted on 20th Feb 03 at 10:01

Ok then. I wont be paying as its still under warranty. Its just so irritating, this is the 6th problem in 1 week!

Dave


Daimo B

posted on 20th Feb 03 at 09:51

Head gasket isn't a real major job. Will cost about £150-£300 from a decent garage. Make sure u get the head skimmed when its done though as u may end up with the same problem a few monthys down the line.


Cybermonkey

posted on 20th Feb 03 at 09:50

I meant lumpy sorry!

Dave


Cybermonkey

posted on 20th Feb 03 at 09:49

My corsa has got a bad case of blown head gasket im afraid. Me not happy. Also, alarm is still broken, and trying to get in and out of the car is a total nightmare. Hopefully it will all get fixed at the end of the month courtesy of my Vauxhall warranty. I went bonkers at them yesterday when i found thick white gunk on the bottom of the oil filler cap and dipstick. Also, expansion tank water had dropped dramatically. Running lump on idle and i can hear a nasty blowing sound when backing off the throttle. Im losing faith in my Corsa :(