Al Crickmore Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Yup, ickle white blobs in my oil when I checked the dippy yesterday. Now help me out here boys, I drive 'em and until recently (pre-Seven) didnt really care how they worked. Now I know this is water getting to where it shouldn't be and that's obvioulsly crap. How hard should I be crying at the moment? It's a Super Sprint by the way. Caterham owner and proud of it. wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Sounds like head gasket..... Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Not the end of the world though. 3 hour DIY job at the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Crickmore Posted January 21, 2002 Author Share Posted January 21, 2002 I love you guys. Group hug! Caterham owner and proud of it. wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Crickmore Posted January 21, 2002 Author Share Posted January 21, 2002 Has anyone got an email address for RK. I cant get onto the website because my work server has deemed it evil in some way. Caterham owner and proud of it. wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Often called mayonaise..... Not a job to take on if you're not mechanically minded - but as Aves says, not a huge job. Not sure how having push-rods affects the work required but I suppose you don't have a timing belt which makes it easier. It is has to be done right or you risk warping the head. Check your water levels before you use the car and I'd get the head gasket checked soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Crickmore Posted January 21, 2002 Author Share Posted January 21, 2002 And I say again, contrary to what a good deal of people have been saying recently, there's a lot of love in this room. I'm going to get 7workshop to give it some love of their own as soon as possible. Cheers boys. Caterham owner and proud of it. wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Not so quick guys. When was the last time you drove the car?... and do you keep it in a warm condensation free garage? It could be just condensation forming on the inside of your engine due to cold from the garage conditions. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Crickmore Posted January 21, 2002 Author Share Posted January 21, 2002 Last time was a week before, and it sits on the drive under a cover, (sniff) getting rained on, (sniff) blown about, (blows nose) and played on...by...cats (Bursts into tears). Caterham owner and proud of it. wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger King Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Our e-mail is 'info@rogerkingengines' The comments about condensation may be valid, so don't rush into a job without being sure. We can carry out a chemical test on the coolant to determine if you have a problem. This should decide if you need to do any further work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 This 'mayonaise effect' could well be where the car hasn't been used and the condensation creates this problem. Have you maybe been just starting it to see that it's 'All right', and not taken it for a drive or run it for long? It's a classic way of producing your symptoms as the engine just doesn't get hot enough to evaporate the condensation. Here's hoping! (Sorry Roger!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Crickmore Posted January 21, 2002 Author Share Posted January 21, 2002 It had had a pretty decent blast before I checked it later on so I'd have thought that it would have burned off by then. But what do I know? I really am thick when it comes to mechanics chaps. The car is due for a service anyway. It's been a long time since I emptied my pockets for the cause. Roger. You will have mail very soon! Caterham owner and proud of it. wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simos Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Of course I don't know what I'm talking about but I would have thought condensation mayonnaise would be primarily under the oil filler cap and very little if any would show actually in the oil on a dipstick. The condensate would be a fixed small amount that will get thrown off the cams pretty rapidly leaving a relatively clean oil. Enough water in the oil to show on a dipstick is a lot, and to show after a blat is a lot coming from a continuous source. My Golf (4 miles to the station and back) generates enough mayonnaise on the filler cap to supply Pret a Manger but always shows a clean dipstick - and the whole lot is gone after a good motorway blat up to London. I would have thought a quick trip to Hoddesdon would be an excellent investment. Incidentally what is the official word on how bad condenstation mayonnaise is for the engine. I work on the principle that it clears pretty quickly and water is a decent lubricant enyway; so, while it's probably rotting the hell out of my engine while it sits, when running it's probably ok...? Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave H Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 I used to get a build up of mayonnaise round the dipstick on my old crossflow if it was off the road for any length of time. It could be worth checking the tube that holds the dipstick hasn't got a build up of the stuff in it, which you are picking up everythimr you check the oil level. Dave H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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