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Possible Head Gasket problem
« on: 13 March 2014, 18:03:46 »
Hi All

I am having an issue with my Omega.
When I stop at lights or after a long run there is smoke/steam rising from under the bonnet and is getting worse.
I also have an oil leak and am using a litre of oil every three weeks or so but I am not sure where the leak is. The engine is covered in oil though much of this was there when I bought the car in November

Could the two issues be related ?
Where would be the best place to get it checked out.
I live in Corby, Northants

Any pointers would be greatly received

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Ken Cooper
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Re: Possible Head Gasket problem
« Reply #1 on: 13 March 2014, 18:09:45 »
sounds like your cam cover gaskets have gone big time, smoke will rise from the exhaust manifolds where its burning off. also your sparkplug holes will be full off oil.  ;)
oh what engine?  :y
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Re: Possible Head Gasket problem
« Reply #2 on: 13 March 2014, 18:18:33 »
It's probably the cam-cover gaskets, but you can easily eliminate the probably.
Buy yourself a spray bottle of cheap degreaser, and use it everywhere you can easily reach from the cam-covers down. Be sparing with it everywhere you see wiring or connections. Do this with the engine cold! Once the degreaser has had a chance to work, gently hose it off; a pressure washer isn't really necessary. Take the car for a reasonable run, and check what is now oily. A mirror will help for checking under the scuttle and around the back of the heads, don't expect to see much this is a really crowded area.
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Re: Possible Head Gasket problem
« Reply #3 on: 13 March 2014, 19:41:39 »
Hi

Sorry forget the car details

Car Details
Omega Elite V6 Auto
2498cc Petrol

Is the car safe to drive.
I ask this as I have a 100 mile round trip to work every day

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Re: Possible Head Gasket problem
« Reply #4 on: 13 March 2014, 20:03:33 »
Quote from: kenajcooper on 13 March 2014, 19:41:39
Hi

Sorry forget the car details

Car Details
Omega Elite V6 Auto
2498cc Petrol

Is the car safe to drive.
I ask this as I have a 100 mile round trip to work every day

Regards

Ken
i would say yes, keep your eye on the oil level though. worst that could happen is oil ignighting from the heat of the exhaust manifold. needs fixing & breathers cleaning out tbh.
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Re: Possible Head Gasket problem
« Reply #5 on: 13 March 2014, 21:20:11 »
Im in kettering,can do cam cover gaskets,can pop over to corby or you come to me :y
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Re: Possible Head Gasket problem
« Reply #6 on: 13 March 2014, 23:17:50 »
Hi

Sounds like a good scheme
I could come to you

email me at kenajcooper@outlook.com

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Re: Possible Head Gasket problem
« Reply #7 on: 13 March 2014, 23:37:34 »
Pm sent  :y
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