ford fiesta head gasket

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Sat 17 Apr 2004 20:35
ford fiesta head gasket - brunoboy
My wife drives a ford fiesta 1.8 diesel on an S plate 1998.
It's started to lose water and there is a slight oil leak on the head. Obviously the gasket is on it's way out!
I would like to have a go at changing the gasket. Is it a good idea or would it be best to let the experts do it?
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Sun 18 Apr 2004 00:51
ford fiesta head gasket - Civic8
if you feel competent enough to do it give it a go.bear in mind water loss isnt always down to H/gasket.you mentioned oil leak sure it isnt from the cam cover.have you any running probs with engine ie missing ect.I only ask as some I have looked at have not had serious probs.may be wrong here though?
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