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headgasket has gone, help!
« on: 21 January 2008, 14:22:14 »
as the title says, my headgasket has blown on my 2000 v reg 2.5 v6 auto engine (petrol). its pushing oil out constantly now which is smoking and burning off on the manifold which is quite annoying.

i need to know what parts i will need all in to replace the gasket. i'm guessing that valve stem seals, rocker gasket, o rings etc will have to be changed and the same time. has anybody ever had to do this, if yes, could you write a list of what i'll need and where the best place is to get it all from.

if anybody needs any more info before they can help me with my problem let me know and i'll reply straight away.

thanks everyone

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Re: headgasket has gone, help!
« Reply #1 on: 21 January 2008, 14:24:47 »
If the main symptom is just the oil leak it's more likely the cam cover gasket that has gone. The head gasket is below the level of the exhausts and would be unlikely to leak oil anyway.

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Re: headgasket has gone, help!
« Reply #2 on: 21 January 2008, 14:29:10 »
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If the main symptom is just the oil leak it's more likely the cam cover gasket that has gone. The head gasket is below the level of the exhausts and would be unlikely to leak oil anyway.

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I agree, have a good check of the rocker covers ;)
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Re: headgasket has gone, help!
« Reply #3 on: 21 January 2008, 14:30:23 »
Do you have oil in the  header tank?
Do you have oil in the plug holes?

 If yes then for the first one, it is the oil cooler that has failed,
 If  yes to the second one then you have cam cover gasket failure and these are caused by blocked breathers on the plenium and oil vapour trap behind left hand cylinder bank.
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Re: headgasket has gone, help!
« Reply #4 on: 21 January 2008, 15:12:25 »
thanks kevin, didn't know that.

gary, are you on about the spark plugs?

i have the oily-mayo substance all round the oil filler cap. its thick with it. the water in the header is cloudy but has no oil mixed in.

the oil is coming from the back of the engine on the drivers side near the brake servo.

does this bit of info help anymore?

thanks for your help so far lads ;)
« Last Edit: 21 January 2008, 15:19:48 by bren »
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Re: headgasket has gone, help!
« Reply #5 on: 21 January 2008, 15:15:33 »
sounds to me like cam cover gaskets have gone, sure fire way to check is to un plug one of the spark plug leads, the wells will be filled with oil. if your confident with diy car stuff can be done in a couple of hours.

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Re: headgasket has gone, help!
« Reply #6 on: 21 January 2008, 15:15:47 »
Mayo on filler cap is most likely because you do short journeys...is that right???

Oil leak will be cam covers...plug holes will be the spark plug holes mate :)
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Re: headgasket has gone, help!
« Reply #7 on: 21 January 2008, 15:18:43 »
Check your dipstick for mayo if its not on the dipstick it is what the other lads are saying
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Re: headgasket has gone, help!
« Reply #8 on: 21 January 2008, 15:28:54 »
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sounds to me like cam cover gaskets have gone, sure fire way to check is to un plug one of the spark plug leads, the wells will be filled with oil. if your confident with diy car stuff can be done in a couple of hours.

regards

unplugged one and it is drenched in oil. i'm confident enough to do the job myself. thanks for your help!

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Mayo on filler cap is most likely because you do short journeys...is that right???

Oil leak will be cam covers...plug holes will be the spark plug holes mate :)

yes you're right!! lol! lovely jubbly!

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Check your dipstick for mayo if its not on the dipstick it is what the other lads are saying

dipstick is fine, no mayo substance.

lovely jubbly so far! thanks for all your help and input so far people, i really appreciate it.

so, now that we've isolated the problem, what parts do i need and where should i buy them from? you lot are the experts i'll follow all your advice and i'll get it fixed asap with your help. i will be doing the work myself but would still appreciate any ponters or any extra info you can give me.

thanks! :y
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Re: headgasket has gone, help!
« Reply #9 on: 21 January 2008, 15:31:19 »
There is a 'maintenance guide' if you look in that section and it lists all the parts you will need including the correct sealent and it will tell you how to do it.
Goodluck ;)
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« Reply #10 on: 21 January 2008, 15:32:14 »
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Re: headgasket has gone, help!
« Reply #11 on: 21 January 2008, 15:32:15 »
vauxhall only for cam cover gaskets !! iirc in tech or faq section is a list of parts and part numbers you need bud !! dont fit cheap gaskets or you will be doing them again in a few weeks !! :y
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Re: headgasket has gone, help!
« Reply #12 on: 21 January 2008, 15:32:50 »
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Re: headgasket has gone, help!
« Reply #13 on: 21 January 2008, 15:37:40 »
Dont forget to clean the breathers at the same time, as failure to do them will mean you have to do them again real soon.
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Re: headgasket has gone, help!
« Reply #14 on: 21 January 2008, 15:39:56 »
lovely jubbly!

right, i'll get on the blower to vauxhall then and order all those parts listed on the other thread.

i'll keep you all updated.

let me know if any of you think of anything else i might need to know.

thanks once again!

p.s does anyone have the philips CCR 2000 stereo cd player? i think you'll all know what i'm about to ask..........
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