Mum's car: Put the dipstick in and it comes out with a load of creamy goo. Water in radiator is going down fast. What is this?
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20 years ago
Water problem
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20 years ago
Sounds like the head gasket has gone. The creamy substance is water mixed with oil, which explains why the water in the radiator is going down. Sorry I couldn't give any better news,
Neil
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20 years ago
£200! new gasket is £7, Skimming £25 and about 4 hours labour max.
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20 years ago
Hello,
Plus the 8L of coolant (+/- nothing) and probably a new timing belt kit. You'll reach the £200 mark.
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20 years ago
timing belt £15, coolant £4. Was quoted £140 to do a fiat punto recently. not that much difference in work load although where you live does effect the price so £200 may be reasonable in your neck of the woods. around here that's expensive.
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20 years ago
Sounds like the head gasket is leaking there. You may also notice a drop in performance too.Sorry but that's an expensive job.
Tony