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Think my Head Gasket is going? Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting Casper14788 New User Apr 11, 2012, 10:23 AM Post #1 of 3 (2441 views) Think my Head Gasket is going? Sign In Hi guys i think my head gasket is going? i will provide as much information as possible. Vauxhall Corsa SXI + 16V 1229 CC 55 Plate My head gasket went last year after warning light came on now and again so i took it to the garage and got it fixed. I now think its going again i do alot of short journeys like 5-10 trips a day about 1-2 miles for the last 9 months. but my coolant container has a brown substance around the inside of the cap and around the inside of the coolant container covering about 1/4 going into the engine dont the hole basically but it isn't floating in the coolant so i think its a paste of some sort. There is no creamy color texture on the oil cap although there was a tiny ammount about a month and a half ago the engine light hasn't come on either. The only reason i think its going as i was on the Autobahn in germany and although its only a 1.2Ltr i was hitting 90Mph it was hitting 6000 RPM i dont think this is normal because last year i was hitting 115MPH at 6000RPM i was at 75MPH and the needle for the speedometer tok around 1 full minute to hit 80 i feel as though my car has lost power its taking a while to accelerate in 3rd 4th and 5th gears last year when my head gasket was going i was struggling to hit 60 i'm wondering if this is the case? Thanks for your time. appreciated http://imageshack.us/f/842/wp000475r.jpg/ http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/651/wp000478a.jpg/ http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/268/wp000483.jpg/ (This post was edited by Casper14788 on Apr 11, 2012, 10:46 AM) Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 11, 2012, 1:44 PM Post #2 of 3 (2380 views) Re: Think my Head Gasket is going? Sign In A head gasket can go twice but seriously check the head itseself also for defects. Stay off the "Autobahn" with a 1.2 liter engine friend! Smile. Just the tail winds of other cars could hurt you! Tom Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 11, 2012, 3:04 PM Post #3 of 3 (2371 views) Re: Think my Head Gasket is going? Sign In That looks like oil in the coolant but actually that is not a common indication of a head gasket problem. The head gasket would have to be broken between and oil galley and a coolant galley and that is ery unusual. It could be a cracked head but more common is a leaking oil cooler if it has one. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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