think my headgasket has gone

[mr2mark1978]

hi every1 i think my headgasket has gone i am getting bubbles out the water top up pipe,
mk2 rev3

i have 2 mr2 one with rev2 engine and other is a rev3 both are blowing bubbles

am i right in think headgasket or do you think it could be something different

[Lewis Jay]

Do either of them overheat?

Are you losing water, might just need a good bleed.

Lewis.

[JDM-MAT]

+1 As above

[mr2mark1978]

doesnt seem to over heat at all
the only thing is the rev3 put the low oil warning light on after running for a bit

[Lewis Jay]

If it was the yellow one and your oil level is o.k then ignore it they are xxxx.

[mr2mark1978]

ok i will do i just hate lights on my dash

[Lewis Jay]

ok i will do i just hate lights on my dash

Take the bulb out.

[swaggansway]

but if it is the red one ya losing oil pressure so don't run her. this would also point at hg failure! are they metal hg's?

I suggest a compression test and maybe a leak down test

[mr2mark1978]

it is the head gasket
i have taken the head of last nite to find 1 very messed up gasket
luckly when i bought the car i was told the h/g mite be on way so he give me a full h/g set +bults

[cvega666]

but if it is the red one ya losing oil pressure so don't run her.

It's pressure in the turbo, level in the NA

[Sleep O]

Sorry to hijack, I think my head gasket is on the way out too after reading this.

She's never overheated but i have seen a puddle of coolant on the floor before now. I have lots of air coming from the oil filler cap when running and a tiny bit of mayonnaise on the cap too (Although I do a lot of extremely short journeys) but no bubbles in the coolant. (Rev 1 N/A)

Can you just change the head gasket without having it shimmed?

Thanks

Steve

[swaggansway]

yes you can but I would suggest getting your head pressure checked and valve clearences checked also. it just makes sence while it is off! you may need to face the head and block aswell if using a metal head gasket or it will just go again. it all depends on what you find

sorry to here about your woes

[Sleep O]

Good idea to have it all checked out. Would you recommend a metal one then?

Not to worry, there are plenty of engines kicking about

Thanks for your help!!

[swaggansway]

if u want more boost in future

but pls get a pro to advise u bout that, call andy at momentum motorsport

but....... u will need ur block out to face it! while you have the head off inspect your cylinder walls for dammaged and that they are round

[Sleep O]

Cool, I was thinking of taking it down to Luke at Pacific Works as he is close to me.

Thanks again for your help. It can be easy to get a flaming for asking too much!!

[swaggansway]

luke is brilliant m8 good choice

the forums are here for questions! don't be shy

[Sleep O]

Awesome. you're a legend!!

[mr2mark1978]

did u get it sorted

[Peter Gidden]

Holy thread resurrection Batman!

Not sure you'll get a quick reply.. One member is banned and the hasn't posted here since last October.