Chris__ Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Got high oil and water temperature for the first time this evening. No thermostat and water temp barely registers normally. 80 deg this eve. Oil hovers around 70, is normally 60-70. What should I be doing to determine whether I have the dreaded HGF...? Car is a VHPD K series rebuilt only 2.5k ago ☹️ Edited by - Chris__ on 14 May 2004 20:32:50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenpeace Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Easiest test to see if the head gasket is on its way out is to first remove the bonnet. Check to see if on the cam cover (the very top part of the engine) the words "Twincam 16 valve" are embossed. Another tell tale sign is that the build manual refers to a "K" series engine. If this is the case then more than likely you have a headgasket problem or will have in a short while. Looking after your environment - whether you like it or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris__ Posted May 14, 2004 Author Share Posted May 14, 2004 Thanks. Has this forum got anything useful to give me or are you all ****ers? Faced witha £500 bill, this is not the ideal comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenpeace Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Sorry, only joking. I promise not to mock the afflicted Have you checked to see if there is any air in the system? Looking after your environment - whether you like it or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinwhitcher Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Has the water level gone down? Martin MW 51 CAT Superlight No.171 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Bring it round. I ought to be able to tell if it's knackered or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Woods Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 There have been a couple of threads recently -see here and here It seems to be HG season at the moment ☹️ Nick Red and Black 1.6K supersport visit Carrotland.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 'Easiest' but not cheapest method is to get a sample of the coolant checked at a garage - might cost you £40 according to someone in the Worcs crowd, but basicallly, it analyses the coolant for exhaust byproducts. No messing, no arguments - if there are e-byproducts in there, you're on your way out. Keep BC free and open for ALL. Membership No. 43xx Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris__ Posted May 15, 2004 Author Share Posted May 15, 2004 Thanks chaps. Going down garage to check, and have a quick look for mayo etc... Then off to Curborough to try and forget about it for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red SLR Posted May 15, 2004 Share Posted May 15, 2004 I will be absolutly amazed if the HG has gone. The only thing you have seen is the *normal* running temp as the weather is a bit warmer. 80c is fine. If you see mayo in the oil or you are getting surge in the water then sure its HG - but you are not - so its very unlikley. If you are going to use the car for just road use mailnly then fit a thermostat, then the oil and water will sit at about 80c all the time. Cheers Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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