water header tank??
05-05-2007, 01:18 PM
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water header tank??
may seem bit of a soft question, what do i need to top it up with? a little confused that it's called that and yet there was oil in it.
enlighten me please
05-05-2007, 01:22 PM
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cars fucked,, next question
05-05-2007, 01:22 PM
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what car is it mate ,water and coolant goes in there.
If there is oil then there is head gasket failier
05-05-2007, 01:23 PM
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cars fucked,, next question
Oil in the header tank ain't good mate - means the two fluids (which should stay separate) are mixing.
Headgasket could be gone.......
05-05-2007, 01:24 PM
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have you tried pouring antifreeze in the gearbox to help
05-05-2007, 01:24 PM
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confused
sure you aint checking your power steering fluid, or the cam cover??
photos would help
05-05-2007, 01:24 PM
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i'll go take a closer look...
05-05-2007, 01:25 PM
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i'll go take a closer look...
put the spanners down and step away from the vehicle !!!
i sugest you pop into your garage and have them take a butchers
05-05-2007, 01:28 PM
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i'm going to nip the local one and see what they say.
cheers lads
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water header tank??
