Thread: head gasket td5

shall do I have put in for a parts quote from a couple of places plus seeing if they can get the two timing tools for locating the camshaft and crankshaft,see what the parts come to add a bit for misc items take into account a couple of days off work,plus seal the injector harness and do that pesky oil pump bolt.

To get a workshop to do this I would be lucky to get any change from 3grand plus any tools I buy can claim back on tax.

Good luck and keep us posted.
How much was the test kit?

the testkit cost me $98 very easy to use probably good for about 25 tests so once I've finished can do some tests for the sydney people,the test fluid has a shelf life of 2 years,I'm heading down to wollongong for the weekend so will plug the laptop in and monitor the temp while driving since the temp guage does'nt give a real time reading.

Well it is starting to look like the head gasket,also found the radiator cap was not maintaining the correct pressure would hold pressure but a lot less than spec,have done 5 tests for exhaust gasses in the coolant 2 were negative but there was no signs of bubbling in the expansion tank,3 tests were positive for exhaust gasses and there was signs of bubbling in the expansion tank,plus had the cap off and after a few minutes the water level went up and started to overflow only did this once but still not a good sign.

Went away for two days so had the car sitting for a couple of days still held a little bit of pressure so no sign of a leak so am now waiting for the parts quote.

<span style="color:blue">when you did the test with the tester....how long were you pumping the bulb for....?
and are you holding the conical plug tight in the hole to form an airtight seal.....?




where abouts in sydney are you....?</span>

Hi Zook

1 min for the test it got harder to draw sample towards the end did the test with a hot motor and idling after going for a drive,I live in Lane Cove,

Hi there have priced up the parts and it comes to 743.85 this includes new head bolts and filters so not to bad will be doing it next R.D.O. plus take a couple of days off as well and do oil pump bolt and seal up the wiring harness

Wow thats not to painfull at all.