ChickPea

I have a Legacy Turbo Quad Cam, standard UK spec, 91 model.

I've done very limited mileage for a few years (been working from home or away and going by train). 6 years ago, had some engine problems and had new head gaskets, heads skimmed, new rings, all pressure-tested and OK.

Recently, I've been using her for a daily commute- and she's been running sweet as a nut. Until she started overheating. Turned out the rad was rusted to bits. Had a new rad, but still overheats, and seems to be pressurising the cooling system.

No mayonnaise in the oil filler, but it sounds like a head gasket again- or worse.

Can anyone think of an alternate explanation, or is it time to get rid? It will cost £750 to redo the gaskets, after which the car will be worth maybe £500!

I can't complain- I've had her 15 years, and overall it's been cheap motoring; sports performance for repmobile money, and she'll do it with major furniture items in the back!

Turbotits

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yep the rad failure has caused it to overheat which in turn has caused head gasket failure. Its not uncommon on any marque for this to happen

bugeyejohn

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I bought a car a few years ago that had a knackered hg fixed it then it went 5000 miles later,turned out the block was warped.