Connor Wetton Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 So, after replacing the cracked coolant cap I have with a brand new one, I'm still noticing coolant squirting out from the cap despite it being tightly secured. I know this is a big sign of the head gasket being blown, but I'm not noticing any other symptoms, as in the car is running extremely smooth. I haven't had chance to check the oil yet, but will be checking it very soon (next day or two). So I have 2 questions, how much is it going to cost to get it fixed (I'm not getting rid of the car), and how long would I have with it in its current state, since I drive A LOT to get to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 have you used a Hydrocarbon test kit (amazon about £15) to test for exhaust gases in the coolant ? It would at least prove one way or another as to why the coolant system is being over pressurised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Wetton Posted September 18 Author Share Posted September 18 58 minutes ago, unofix said: have you used a Hydrocarbon test kit (Amazon about £15) to test for exhaust gases in the coolant ? It would at least prove one way or another as to why the coolant system is being over pressurised. I haven't, I haven't got the money for it until payday. But as soon as I can, il be ordering one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicam49 Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 You COULD buy a bottle of Holts Radweld from Halfords, about a fiver, and try that. I've got a Subaru Impreza, they use laminated head gaskets with graphite which starts to leach out around 100k miles. Subaru's official 'fix' was a bottle of 'coolant conditioner' which turns out to be Holts Radweld. I've had it running in my Impreza about 3 years now and I've only had to apply more Radweld once. Much cheaper than new hg skimming head, etc, on a 20+ year old banger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 13 hours ago, Connor Wetton said: I haven't, I haven't got the money for it until payday. But as soon as I can, il be ordering one If you have a friendly local garage, they may do it for free. Only takes a couple of minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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