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[Marks DTM Calib]

At 30 quid is worth just getting it skimmed......its worth it just to save the effort of having to clean the dam thing.

Cant see any signs of over heating on that picture though, or of any water getting in the cylinders!. Remember that the exhaust valves will be lighter in colour as they run hotter than the inlets.

The fire rings are still present on the gasket and it looks to be well intact.

I wonder if the main issue has been the 'stoke' (massive) blockages in the breathers.

[Dazzler]

Having read the thread, im inclined to agree with MarkDTM in that the total blockage of the breather system has led to failure of the headgasket.

[JamesV6CDX]

Having read the thread, im inclined to agree with MarkDTM in that the total blockage of the breather system has led to failure of the headgasket.

Certainly makes sense! Plus, the mayo in the oil was VERY slight... could have been JUST blocked breathers and camcover gasket  

Having said that, the coolant IS pressuring way too much too.

For the £35 in parts and a couple of weekends, I still think stripping/cleaning the top end is the best plan of attack