bubbleball
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Registered: 3rd Dec 02
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Guys, i pulled out the dipstick to check the oil level and there is a white substance on the end of stick...what is it?
could it be water getting in?? if so how can i sort the problem..
thanks
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whitter45
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Registered: 15th Nov 02
Location: Norton
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could be head gasket could be condenstion mate
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Houckham
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Registered: 29th May 03
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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It is Emulsified oil
(Otherwise known as Mayonaise)
I kid you not!
hahaha
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Demo
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Registered: 27th Sep 01
Location: south wales Drives: astra sri ecoflex
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check to see if there is a nasty smeel of oil in the header tank. if there is then head gasket has probably gone
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Gambit
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Registered: 5th Jun 00
Location: Common Sense HQ
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alternativily if you only drive your car short distance during the day then condensation builds up with in the block giving a bit of mayo
if it doenst appear to be losing coolant then go give it a decent long run and it should clear it
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