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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: MADSCOTSMAN on 26 April 2009, 13:15:15

Title: 30 ltr engine
Post by: MADSCOTSMAN on 26 April 2009, 13:15:15

hi i have a 30ltr omega that i was told by the garage that the head gasket had gone ,and another mechanic who has said its not so just to check there is mayo in the filer cap but none on the dipstick it uses a bottle of water every few days ,the car runs sound with no power loss no overheating they are a few drips of oil on the floor after the car is stood but otherwise oka .i am just wondering if i can save the engine or are these signs that it has gone .

thanks for any help

Title: Re: 30 ltr engine
Post by: Welung666 on 26 April 2009, 13:16:43

Is there oil in the coolant bottle? Does the coolant feel greasy with a petrolly smell?

Title: Re: 30 ltr engine
Post by: MADSCOTSMAN on 26 April 2009, 13:20:01

looks like there is a bit ,the  water is light brown with patches floting on top if u get what i am saying no petrol smell and it dosent feel greasy

Title: Re: 30 ltr engine
Post by: Welung666 on 26 April 2009, 13:30:15

99% it's the oil cooler just starting to give out. Also check the HBV behind the heads for leaks as that could account for the coolant loss :y

Title: Re: 30 ltr engine
Post by: MADSCOTSMAN on 26 April 2009, 13:32:32

many thanks  :y