mart08uk
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Corsa b 1.2 merit.....
hey, i have quite alot of moisture in the head, well it is like creamy mixture... thinking gasket gone?? there is slight bit of the same problem on the dip stick.... was wondering if anyone could tell me the best thing for me to do, how much does it cost to get done in garage, or could i do this quite easily myself, (my dad did suggests i could try tightening down the bolts for the head a slight bit more to see if this helps..... any advice please
thanks
[Edited on 23-03-2008 by mart08uk]
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craig_s
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is it just on the oil filler cap?and not in the header tank?if so may just be moisture from doing short journeys.maybe clean out the breather pipes and take it for a good long run.
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scottc1088
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if the gasket has gone then tightening the head bolts wont help at all. try taking it on a long run and see if it clears it
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mart08uk
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i checked the breather pipers there fine, and its on the filler cap and just under the oil filler cap and slightly on the dip stick, i do alot of short journeys... i seem to have to wipe away this moisture about every 2 weeks...
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craig_s
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that's why then.take it for a long run.doing a lot of short journey's is not good for an engine as they may never get fully upto temp .every now and again just take it for a long run.
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mart08uk
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what do you mean by a long run.... 20- 40 - mile ?? i would say it gets a good drive to be honest but im probobly wrong... thanks for the help anyways 
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craig_s
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yeh just so it get's fully upto temp for a while.i used to get the same thing with my old 1.2
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TomSBD
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add a forte engine flush take for a long run drain oil fill with fresh take for nother long run. sorted
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mart08uk
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ok i will try, do oil changes quite regular tho.
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