>> I am a complete novice with engines so I will explain this the best way I
>> can. Went to do my usual checks on my J reg Rover 214 SLI - power
>> steering fluid fine, washer bottle fine, oil a bit low but clean and
>> coolant tank full of old dirty oil! I filled this up about 3 weeks ago
>> with the usual water/antifreeze and checked the oil and it was fine.
>> Thing is I have been out in the car today and it drove fine, temp was
>> normal, nothing to indicate that anything was wrong. Has anyone got any
>> ideas?? I am hoping that it isn't a head gasket job etc ( I read the
>> other post on the 220 gti) but I was surprised by the oil.
>> Any help would be hugely appreciated. I need to get this sorted quickly > as
>> I am due to take my test soon and the car is used for my son who is >> disabled.
>>
>> Many thanks,
>>
>> Gaynor
>
> Almost certainly head gasket I'm afraid.
>
> The Dervboy
Isn't there an inlet manifold gasket that goes first on these?, either a gasket or O ring, distributor end of the engine?
Whatever, get it checked as it isn't going to do the longevity of the engine any good as it is.