Hi All
Can anyone tell me what is wrong here? I had to top up water on my car but due to other things i thought I should change the head gasket. I am still having the same symptoms!!


Regards Axle

 

A blown head gasket is not the only reason you could be losing water, may sound obvious but have you eliminated the water pump, thermostat housing,radiator,and all hoses and connections. When you stop the car are there any signs of water dripping? Why did you suspect it was the head gasket? Oil/water contamination, poor running/misfire over heating etc? Did you check the cylinder head had no cracks in it when you took it off and did you check it was not warped? If the cylinder head is not completely flat a new head gasket will make no difference.If I am telling you things you have already checked I am sorry but not everyone thinks of all the possible reasons.

 

Hi
Thanks for your reply, the head was fine and I had it skimmed . The engine is running really fine now and I do not see any water leaks from any where, glad to say no over heating and no oil/ water contamination!!!

Thanks again Axle

 

Glad you got it sorted out.