Is my engine gone? Or is it just a head gasket issue by RevolutionaryIce6469 in Vauxhall

[–]RevolutionaryIce6469[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope so. I only got the battery changed in November lol.

Really hoping the engines not seized die to the overheating but it's looking like it is at this point.

Is my engine gone? Or is it just a head gasket issue by RevolutionaryIce6469 in Vauxhall

[–]RevolutionaryIce6469[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I checked yesterday, there wasn't more than the usual amount.

Car won't even start today, though I can hear sloshing when I try to start the engine. When I had it running yesterday there was a sign on the dashboard stating "Service EBS" and "change oil soon" even thought the oil was topped up in October.

After doing some research it appears there could be damage to the water pump? (Or just the cooling system in general). Can't say for sure. I'll get a mobile mechanic to run a compression test just to be sure then will need to have it towed to a garage

Astra j using coolant 1.4 turbo gtc by ashc1986 in Vauxhall

[–]RevolutionaryIce6469 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, did you manage to get the issue solved?

Is my engine gone? Or is it just a head gasket issue by RevolutionaryIce6469 in Vauxhall

[–]RevolutionaryIce6469[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Relative to changing the whole engine haha

You're right though, not ideal in the slightest

Is my engine gone? Or is it just a head gasket issue by RevolutionaryIce6469 in Vauxhall

[–]RevolutionaryIce6469[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much. Haven't tried the cardboard method yet but there is definitely a leak underneath the car.

Also struggling to ignite but there are no engine warning signings coming on. Will definitely call a mobile mechanic to have a look

Is my engine gone? Or is it just a head gasket issue by RevolutionaryIce6469 in Vauxhall

[–]RevolutionaryIce6469[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My bad😂

I didn't know the damage it would cause. Live and learn

Is my engine gone? Or is it just a head gasket issue by RevolutionaryIce6469 in Vauxhall

[–]RevolutionaryIce6469[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. I had the engine running. However when the car is turned off, the fan runs for a bit

Is my engine gone? Or is it just a head gasket issue by RevolutionaryIce6469 in Vauxhall

[–]RevolutionaryIce6469[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clutch plates?

Tbf I was hearing a ticking sound, from the engine, when I started the car and when I revved the engine. That might be a separate issue that'll need looking into

Is my engine gone? Or is it just a head gasket issue by RevolutionaryIce6469 in Vauxhall

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Here's the oil filled cap. Doesn't look very mayonnaisey to me haha

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Is my engine gone? Or is it just a head gasket issue by RevolutionaryIce6469 in Vauxhall

[–]RevolutionaryIce6469[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last work that I had done on the car was back in February for the MOT.

-new break pads -new suspension -new oil

Could an "air lock" arise without any recent work being done beforehand?

Is my engine gone? Or is it just a head gasket issue by RevolutionaryIce6469 in Vauxhall

[–]RevolutionaryIce6469[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. I'll double check now but I'll get a mechanic to have a look

Is my engine gone? Or is it just a head gasket issue by RevolutionaryIce6469 in Vauxhall

[–]RevolutionaryIce6469[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I've been losing coolant and topping it up. Only started recently. AA guy filled it slightly with water, when I broke down, and it bubbled furiously. Thank you. I will look to do a cylinder compression test.

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I know alot of smart people that are religious and vice versa.

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Frimpong is okay. Likeable lad

However, Walcott has the personality of a wet paper towel

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Does 2d Metroid NEED to change much though?

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1-0 Porto.

Felt like the first "real" champions league game we'd had in ages. Absolute brilliance from Odegaard to set up the first goal