Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - 2003 1.2 Emulsified oil on filler cap and the tube

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Tue 31 Mar 2009 20:19
2003 1.2 Emulsified oil on filler cap and the tube - daughters_with_cars
Clio 1.2 , 2003 , only 36000 miles but signs of emulsified oil on bottom of filler cap and up the tube. My immediate thought is to walk away , especially after test drive the car feels a bit gutless. I know from experience the old Fiestas pre-Zetec were awful for emulsified oil due to design of rocker cover, and am very wary of car suggesting blown head gasket after having to deal with a couple in the past!

... but , not all signs of emulsified oil are due to blown gaskets ...

Walk away - right or wrong ? I think I'm right.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 01/04/2009 at 02:05

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Tue 31 Mar 2009 21:27
03 1.2 2003 1.2 Emulsified oil on filler cap and t - Vinnychoff
in the old days short journeys or duckhams oil caused this but if you say that the engine is not performing then that is a good indicator. if you are really interested and can get the price down take the time to compression test or look at the plugs. maybe a trip to a mot place where you can put on the co meter might detect it not running correctly.....
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Wed 1 Apr 2009 20:20
2003 1.2 Emulsified oil on filler cap and the tube - bbroomlea{P}
It might be due to condensation from short journies but wouldnt expect to see too much. What is the coolant like - any signs of water loss i.e. low levels or incorrect strenght that has been topped up frequently?

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Wed 1 Apr 2009 20:51
2003 1.2 Emulsified oil on filler cap and the tube - Altea Ego
Clio 1.2s are not known as head gasket blowers. Its a solid little lump (cam belt and water pump aside). I would say its short runs. Yes the 8 valve 1.2 is a bit gutless.

Edited by Altea Ego on 01/04/2009 at 20:52

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