scoobyhep

On my way to work today and just after overtaking checked the rear view mirror only to see a white stream of smoke pouring from the exhaust
Also my turbo was'nt boosting.

RAC came to the rescue only to tell me it was more than likely to be the head gasket, then was towed to the local garage who also thought it was the gasket(s)

I was quoted ruffly £1000 to fix which I just cannot afford tbh

I live near cambridge so does anyone know a good specialist or anywhere much cheaper
Or is it the end

JohnD

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White smoke could indicate blown turbo seals so get it to somewhere like Extreme Scoobies near Boreham for analysis.
JohnD

scoobyhep

Thanks John. I also first thought it may be the turbo especialy as there was no boost, but then saw alot of moisture on the exhaust (decated) and the coolant res had a few bubbles, Also some missfire and backfires???
I will look up boreham. Is it far from cambs?

Thanks again buddy

Butty

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Zen Performance at Wellingborough will be closer for you.


nick

scoobyhep

When the head gasket gives up, is it best to just have the engine rebuilt?
I'd hate something else major to go wrong after all that time,effort and money on just the gasket.
Are there any signs of a badly worn engine etc etc when taking off the head?

What to look out for?
Any past experience

Thanks

GeeDee

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Check out David at API - not close but real advice and good service.

andy_s37

Correct me if i'm wrong but i think that the turbo is water cooled so this may be why the coolant level has dropped if an internal seal has gone.

Andy.

scoobyhep

One more thing... The temperature was fine plus no sign of overheating whatsoever.
It was running bad though i'm guessing missfire as the engine was really wobbling side to side.
Surely it would have overheated

I'll give all these places a call and see whats best.
Thanks guys.

scoobyhep

Anyone???
Whats the normal price for a head gasket.
Could it be the turbo?

Claaarkio

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Check the oil filler cap for any evidence of white mayo, if all is clear then try going a compression test, this will tell you if there is a problem with integrity of the combustion chamber, be it head gasket / cracked block etc..

Dave

scoobyhep

Is it defo the head???
Would it still have boost???

unfeasablylargegonads

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Get a garage to do a compresion test + they can test the coolant for signs of combustion gases. If that seems fine get a 2nd hand turbo and swap it yourself, its not a hard job and wont cost much at all (they go on ebay really cheap).

If money is tight and it is the gaskets then you could atempt to change the gaskets yourself as its the labour charge that costs so much, its a fairly hard job for a novice.

Of course in the worse case it may be the engine has gone bang.

I can recomend Zen Performance as a good local.

dazdavies

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Scoobyhep have tried to send you a PM regarding this but your in box is full.

give me a shout when you've made room and I'll send again.

Daz

scoobyhep

Ok mate, theres space in my inbox now
Nice scoob by the way

gillyz20let

it would still boost if you had a head gasket go. id say turbo.