Arghhhhhh popped my headgasket!!!!!!

mitchyboy01 · Mar 8th, 2012, 20:44

Actuator line split at the turbo over boosted and now I have fumes pressurising my header tank. Can't afford to fix ATM and no space or time or enthusiasm to DIY it, so may be for sale or swap soon!

malteser · Mar 8th, 2012, 21:03

You must be gutted

sorry to hear mate.
danny

Volvoline · Mar 8th, 2012, 21:05

Are you the guy with the beast T4 ?
Crap

Fix it and dont eat for 2 weeks

mitchyboy01 · Mar 8th, 2012, 21:43

I WAS the guy with the beast T4 lol

gmain1967 · Mar 9th, 2012, 20:32

Mitch, that is a bummer and I sympathise as I know the pain (mine still to get an MOT after 2 months....)

Like you I've put thousands into mine and just wonderin what to do as well.

All the best mate.

Slevin · Mar 10th, 2012, 12:10

Fix it!

mitchyboy01 · Mar 10th, 2012, 15:48

Just did a compression test and it's slightly down on No.3. Figures in bar were:

12.3, 12.0, 11.4, 12.1

960kg · Mar 11th, 2012, 12:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitchyboy01

Just did a compression test and it's slightly down on No.3. Figures in bar were:

12.3, 12.0, 11.4, 12.1

Hi Mitch,
Strange it is number 3 cylinder they usually go between 1 & 2!

But anyhow although no. 3 is only 13psi difference and i think another 4psi
and you are allowed 29psi, but that is only allowing for wear on rings valves seat etc and does not mean if the head gasket has gone which you are allowed nothing psi as the gasket is faulty. So that is the reason for the muddy reservoir you mention elswhere!

I think you are really lucky it`s only the gasket, how long will a gasket take you to do Mitch??

Keith

mitchyboy01 · Mar 12th, 2012, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by 960kg

Hi Mitch,
Strange it is number 3 cylinder they usually go between 1 & 2!

But anyhow although no. 3 is only 13psi difference and i think another 4psi
and you are allowed 29psi, but that is only allowing for wear on rings valves seat etc and does not mean if the head gasket has gone which you are allowed nothing psi as the gasket is faulty. So that is the reason for the muddy reservoir you mention elswhere!

I think you are really lucky it`s only the gasket, how long will a gasket take you to do Mitch??

Keith

I hope its just the gasket mate. We will only know 100% when the head is off. My mate is going to do it it for me for £250 at his workshop. I havent got the tools or space to do it at home and seems a fair price. Might put a 1.9 head on it so i dont have to keep adjusting the solid lifters. Im not bothered about revving past 6.5k anyway.

960kg · Mar 12th, 2012, 12:40

[QUOTE=mitchyboy01;1114820]I hope its just the gasket mate. We will only know 100% when the head is off. My mate is going to do it it for me for £250 at his workshop. I havent got the tools or space to do it at home and seems a fair price. Might put a 1.9 head on it so i dont have to keep adjusting the solid lifters. Im not bothered about revving past 6.5k anyway.[/QUOTE

Quote from tuning articles that i keep if it helps you?

"Tested the limit of the hydro lifters on my engine. After short reving at 7200 rpm's two hydro valve lifters started to knock on idle for about 5 mins. After that period they settled back to normal. So, basically that means 7000 rpm should be a kind of safe limit"

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mitchyboy01 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2020 06:40 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dover	Arghhhhhh popped my headgasket!!!!!! Actuator line split at the turbo over boosted and now I have fumes pressurising my header tank. Can't afford to fix ATM and no space or time or enthusiasm to DIY it, so may be for sale or swap soon!

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960kg Premier Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2022 12:25 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mercville	[QUOTE=mitchyboy01;1114820]I hope its just the gasket mate. We will only know 100% when the head is off. My mate is going to do it it for me for £250 at his workshop. I havent got the tools or space to do it at home and seems a fair price. Might put a 1.9 head on it so i dont have to keep adjusting the solid lifters. Im not bothered about revving past 6.5k anyway.[/QUOTE Quote from tuning articles that i keep if it helps you? "Tested the limit of the hydro lifters on my engine. After short reving at 7200 rpm's two hydro valve lifters started to knock on idle for about 5 mins. After that period they settled back to normal. So, basically that means 7000 rpm should be a kind of safe limit" __________________ Mercedes C320CDI Sport Estate 3 litre V6 7 Gear Auto Remap 290bhp 628Nm torque @ 1600revs 45.1mpg

Mar 8th, 2012, 21:03	#2
malteser Master Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2024 22:34 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: bournemouth	You must be gutted sorry to hear mate. danny

Mar 8th, 2012, 21:05	#3
Volvoline Master Member Last Online: Dec 31st, 2016 22:43 Join Date: May 2011 Location: JER	Are you the guy with the beast T4 ? Crap Fix it and dont eat for 2 weeks

Mar 8th, 2012, 21:43	#4
mitchyboy01 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2020 06:40 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dover	I WAS the guy with the beast T4 lol

Mar 9th, 2012, 20:32	#5
gmain1967 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 16th, 2021 14:49 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coedpoeth	Mitch, that is a bummer and I sympathise as I know the pain (mine still to get an MOT after 2 months....) Like you I've put thousands into mine and just wonderin what to do as well. All the best mate.

Mar 10th, 2012, 12:10	#6
Slevin Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:33 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: London	Fix it!

Mar 10th, 2012, 15:48	#7
mitchyboy01 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2020 06:40 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dover	Just did a compression test and it's slightly down on No.3. Figures in bar were: 12.3, 12.0, 11.4, 12.1

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