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Omega General Help / Re: head gasket gone?

« on: 19 August 2008, 16:14:34 »

The garage is quoting £790 for replacing gasket, testing/skimming head and new cam kit, and a 2nd garage quoted pretty much the same.... not Vx garages.... maybe the SE England factor?

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Omega General Help / Re: head gasket gone?

« on: 19 August 2008, 15:40:50 »

Ouch.... it is the head gasket that has gone, which is strange as engine has only done 45K mile. Will get water pump changed at same time and just hope head isn't cracked.... looking at best part of a grand when all is said and done as it is! Are Omegas prone to head gasket going at such a low mileage?

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Omega General Help / Re: head gasket gone?

« on: 18 August 2008, 10:11:48 »

The lorry is on it's way!

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Omega General Help / Re: head gasket gone?

« on: 17 August 2008, 20:18:20 »

Not sure if there is water vapour coming from the exhaust: it seems pretty clear right now, though I do recall it perhaps looking a bit steamy when hot yesterday, but now it seems clear and just smells strongly of unburnt petrol which suggests it is the timing gone as a result of water pump failure.... I may be clutching at straws in that I hope it is the water pump and not the head gasket.... off down to garage tomorrow for engine sniffer test!

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Omega General Help / Re: head gasket gone?

« on: 17 August 2008, 17:21:59 »

That would make sense as water in header tank down by 3 litres but oil level remains the same and oil does not appear to be mixed with water.... and would be good news as this is an easier job!
Thanks a lot
Pete

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Omega General Help / head gasket gone?

« on: 17 August 2008, 16:07:28 »

Had a 2.2 GLS petrol for a month (45K miles) and had the following sequence of events in the space of a few miles:-

- emissions warning light came on (engine block symbol)
- engine started to misfire, like one cylinder was coming in and out of firing
- temp gauge shot into red.... at which point I had the car towed home

I suspect head gasket gone but oil does not appear emulsified, though water level has gone down.... any ideas as to what the prob could be much appreciated!