Ford Mondeo 1.8LX W REG 2000 (PETROL) - Head gaskett

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Wed 9 Feb 2011 12:00
Ford Mondeo 1.8LX W REG 2000 (PETROL) - Head gaskett - Rob_Munro

Overheated for the first time last night. Engine still driving,it has genuine 80,000 miles been told head gaskett gone? Car drives fine and has normal oil consumption but heavy petrol consumption and loses water from filler tank for radiator no leaks from hoses or radiator? is it the head gaskett? shall i get work done or scrap it?

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Wed 9 Feb 2011 12:54
Ford Mondeo 1.8LX W REG 2000 (PETROL) - Head gaskett - Englishbullterrier

A good mechanic will test your coolant for the tell tale signs of exhaust gasses that shouldn't be there, with a special tester.

This is a 100% method for the testing of head gasket breaches.......ebt

http://www.uktools.com/block-tester-p-12508.html

http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=8682&frostProductName=Block+Tester

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Wed 9 Feb 2011 13:32
Ford Mondeo 1.8LX W REG 2000 (PETROL) - Head gaskett - unthrottled

The decision to scrap it will depend on how much it costs to do the head gasket. If the garage avoids the customary 'skim', and reuses the headbolts, the head gasket is very cheap. Quite labour intensive though. Probably about £300 for an el cheapo job. Probably worth it if the rest of the car still seems decent.

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Wed 9 Feb 2011 15:03
Ford Mondeo 1.8LX W REG 2000 (PETROL) - Head gaskett - Peter.N.

Loosing water from expansion tank usually = failed head gasket.

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Fri 11 Feb 2011 14:14
Ford Mondeo 1.8LX W REG 2000 (PETROL) - Head gaskett - Rob_Munro

Thanks for reply and advice.........I will have to get it to a garage.......Rob

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Fri 11 Feb 2011 14:13
Ford Mondeo 1.8LX W REG 2000 (PETROL) - Head gaskett - Rob_Munro

cheers for advice yes car is mint condition so will have to get a garage to repair.I am not sure if I can drive car? it turns okay and drives but a couple of miles to garage?

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Fri 11 Feb 2011 14:11
Ford Mondeo 1.8LX W REG 2000 (PETROL) - Head gaskett - Rob_Munro

Thanks very much for advice and links.

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