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keithnic

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Is my gasket blown???
« on: 10 January 2012, 23:50:28 »
Message flashed that the car's engine oil was low so opened the cap and saw this!  Dipstick is clean and water in expansion tank is too.  I had the water cooler replaced around three years ago.  Does this mean one of the gaskets has gone?  If so how much is the likely cost? Thanks in advance for any replies.
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Re: Is my gasket blown???
« Reply #1 on: 10 January 2012, 23:51:56 »
most likely condensation / blocked breathers possibly / rubbish oil

As long as there is no mayo on the dipstick, that is definitely NOT head gasket symptoms :y
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Re: Is my gasket blown???
« Reply #2 on: 10 January 2012, 23:53:02 »
Quote from: keithnic on 10 January 2012, 23:50:28
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  Does this mean one of the gaskets has gone?   ....

Probably not, it's quite common to see some mayo around the filler cap & neck in the cooler/cold weather.  ;) :y
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Re: Is my gasket blown???
« Reply #3 on: 10 January 2012, 23:53:42 »
Quote from: JamesV6CDX on 10 January 2012, 23:51:56
most likely condensation / blocked breathers possibly / rubbish oil

As long as there is no mayo on the dipstick, that is definitely NOT head gasket symptoms :y

....yep. And don't put that mayo on ya sarnies!  :y
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Re: Is my gasket blown???
« Reply #4 on: 10 January 2012, 23:57:14 »
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 10 January 2012, 23:53:42
Quote from: JamesV6CDX on 10 January 2012, 23:51:56
most likely condensation / blocked breathers possibly / rubbish oil

As long as there is no mayo on the dipstick, that is definitely NOT head gasket symptoms :y

....yep. And don't put that mayo on ya sarnies!  :y

I prefer ketchup  :).  Phew thats a relief its not the gasket.  Meant to say its a 3.2 v6 so thought it was going to cost me a fortune.  How should I check the breathers? Should I clean the filler pipe regularly to stop any build up?
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Re: Is my gasket blown???
« Reply #5 on: 11 January 2012, 00:07:51 »
Cleaning breathers.
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90653.0

To help prevent build up of mayo - clean breathers at least every 10,000 miles.
Change oil & filter at least every 5000 miles (GM 10/40 semi is best)
Some say avoid castrol oil.
Try to avoid short journeys,particularily in colder weather.If you cant avoid them,give the car a god motorway blast once in a while to burn the mayo off.
The filler neck can easily be removed and kept in the boot to use as a funnel when needed,and the oil cap then fits directly onto the camcover.
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Re: Is my gasket blown???
« Reply #6 on: 11 January 2012, 00:21:56 »
Quote from: Albs on 11 January 2012, 00:07:51
Cleaning breathers.
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90653.0

To help prevent build up of mayo - clean breathers at least every 10,000 miles.
Change oil & filter at least every 5000 miles (GM 10/40 semi is best)
Some say avoid castrol oil.
Try to avoid short journeys,particularily in colder weather.If you cant avoid them,give the car a god motorway blast once in a while to burn the mayo off.
The filler neck can easily be removed and kept in the boot to use as a funnel when needed,and the oil cap then fits directly onto the camcover.

Very clear Albs  :y
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Re: Is my gasket blown???
« Reply #7 on: 11 January 2012, 00:28:04 »
Thanks very much guys.
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Re: Is my gasket blown???
« Reply #8 on: 11 January 2012, 00:46:41 »
Been there done that  :( aint it a relief when you find out its not the HG..  :y :y
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Re: Is my gasket blown???
« Reply #9 on: 11 January 2012, 05:06:35 »
Quote from: Stallion on 11 January 2012, 00:46:41
Been there done that  :( aint it a relief when you find out its not the HG..  :y :y

ditto
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