PaulW
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Checked the oil earlier, on the header there was a 'slight' bit of creamy-substance, and also on the high part of the dip stick... Not a great deal, you really had to look to see it.
Car is starting fine, it judders 'slightly' when its very cold & been stood for a few days, but only for a few seconds.
I've also only been doing short journeys since sunday night, just back & too work, which is about 3/4 a mile each way. I'm a lazy cnut 
Reckon it could just be a bit of condensation buildup in the cam housing/block which should blow out on a good run? The coolant is horrible brown-color, but has been since I bought the car a few weeks ago & finding time to do a change of coolant is neigh but impossible!
I've not really noticed any drop in oil, but 'slight' drop in coolant, but the top of the header tank does hiss a lil when the engine has been running, think it needs replacing!
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Joff
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It could be condensation if it's only very slight. Keep an eye on it.
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PaulW
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will do
going to be doing a full oil/coolant flush when i get paid in a few weeks, as needs doing anyway...
oil wasnt like it is now when i bought the car though
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James R
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The short cycles will cause the condensation build up, that's hardly tim to even warm up and get the old circulating.
Take if for a good long run and it will clear it out.
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Joff
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If you're THAT concerned with flushing the coolant, get a garage monkey to do it - only an hour labour if that. You might even get a nice disposeable seat cover with it too.
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PaulW
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i aint too bothered at doing the work mysel;f, just wondering if the slight bit of creamyness was of any concern.
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miles
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Do a long run to see!
Should be ok.
Walk and do your car a favour!
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PaulW
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i do when it aint raining, but weather has gone shite
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miles
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Get annorak 
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LukeGSi
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quote:
Originally posted by Joff
It could be condensation if it's only very slight. Keep an eye on it.
I agree.
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Adam-D
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definatly keep and eye on it
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PaulW
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well went for a good run last night, about 40-odd miles, so see how it fairs
will check it again tonight
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