corsasport.co.uk
  Not logged in [Login - Register]  
You Are Not Registered Or Not Logged In  

Corsa Sport » Message Board » General Chat » head Gasket


New Topic
New Poll 		  Subscribe | Add to Favourites

You are not logged in and may not post or reply to messages. Please log in or create a new account or mail us about fixing an existing one - register@corsasport.co.uk

There are also many more features available when you are logged in such as private messages, buddy list, location services, post search and more.


Author head Gasket
amos
Member
Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Bristol
User status: Offline
21st Nov 09 at 16:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
my head Gasket is on its way out. im get a head Gasket set but is there anythink else i should get and will i need the head skimmed? the engine is a c14se
Eck
Premium Member

Avatar

Registered: 17th Apr 06
Location: Lundin Links, Fife
User status: Offline
21st Nov 09 at 16:59   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Might as well get a timing belt and waterpump kit when it's apart.
Corsa_Scotty
Member
Registered: 8th Aug 07
Location: Scottish Borders
User status: Offline
21st Nov 09 at 17:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Im currently doing my headgasket and im going to change the cambelt just so i know its been done. and according to the vauxhall mechanic who had a propper look at my head he says it didnt need skimming but yours may be in worse condition than mine
Eck
Premium Member

Avatar

Registered: 17th Apr 06
Location: Lundin Links, Fife
User status: Offline
21st Nov 09 at 17:20   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If the head gasket hasn't actually went yet, I can't imagine it'll need skimming?
Corsa_Sport21
Member
Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
User status: Offline
21st Nov 09 at 17:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Even if the H/G has went it might still not need a skim.Seen plenty go and not need skimmed.
lew corsa life
Member
Registered: 4th Feb 08
Location: hull
User status: Offline
21st Nov 09 at 17:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
im thinking mines going atm what kind of stuff should i be looking for ?
deano87
Member
Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
User status: Offline
21st Nov 09 at 18:19   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by lew corsa life
im thinking mines going atm what kind of stuff should i be looking for ?

Tell tale sign is mayo under the oil cap, and shed loads of it. Also, no hot air coming through the heaters and using a fair bit of water.

Don't be fooled by winter weather though. You'll have what looks like mayo under the cap but it'll just be condensation.
lew corsa life
Member
Registered: 4th Feb 08
Location: hull
User status: Offline
22nd Nov 09 at 12:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yei only had a small bit but my heat comes from the car but my waters dirty
Jake
Member
Registered: 24th Jan 05
User status: Offline
22nd Nov 09 at 12:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
if it hasnt been changed in a while then it will be dirty. it will also look a rusty colour if its got red halfords coolant in it
lew corsa life
Member
Registered: 4th Feb 08
Location: hull
User status: Offline
22nd Nov 09 at 12:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
it was empty yeterday and i just topped it up with water and it looked a browny colour the thing is my car isnt been driven as i havnt passed yet

 
New Topic
New Poll

Corsa Sport » Message Board » General Chat » head Gasket 24 database queries in 0.0071661 seconds