Advice on Head gasket needed !!!

tttoptotty · 22-09-11, 03:54 PM

Slimer is using a lotsof coolant but no liquid on the ground

oil is fine not turned into mayo it's nice and clean

coolant tank has no oil or any other substance in it just the usual coolant etc

but any ideas as to why my coolant lights keeps coming on and it always empty cant see any split pipes of loose clips or any such like

Ive checked the most obvious things but does anyone know if there is some weird and wonderful thing that could be imitating the symptons of a head gasket on it's why out thanks guys

Hanuman · 22-09-11, 04:04 PM

Heater matrix? Carpets damp?

stuartmmcfc · 22-09-11, 04:28 PM

there might not be anything on the floor and no signs of split hoses but have another careful look, especially on cold mornings when steam might be more obvious and on the underside of the hood for any stains etc.

Phil Payne · 22-09-11, 05:17 PM

Actually, you need your friendly mobile Audi expert to pop round with a coolant pressure tester:

http://www.isham-research.co.uk/quat...ges/19-170.bmp

You won't find small leaks on a hot engine - the coolant evaporates at source.

tttoptotty · 23-09-11, 05:43 AM

Ive got no damp carpets, no steam and no white smoke so only the usual suspect to be honest boo hoo

John. · 23-09-11, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tttoptotty

Ive got no damp carpets, no steam and no white smoke so only the usual suspect to be honest boo hoo

As already mentioned a small leak when engine hot may be hard to find, don't think the worst, keep an eye on coolant level, allowing to develope might be an idea depending on how good you are at remembering to check/top up coolant.

John.

Phil Payne · 22-09-11, 04:23 PM

Coolant can 'burn' and exit through the exhaust pipe. If the antifreeze mix is correct, burnt coolant will smell acrid and 'sharp'. When it gets bad, you'll see white smoke.

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23-09-11, 05:43 AM	#5
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22-09-11, 04:28 PM	#3
stuartmmcfc 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,243	there might not be anything on the floor and no signs of split hoses but have another careful look, especially on cold mornings when steam might be more obvious and on the underside of the hood for any stains etc.

22-09-11, 05:17 PM	#4
Phil Payne Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,809	Actually, you need your friendly mobile Audi expert to pop round with a coolant pressure tester: http://www.isham-research.co.uk/quat...ges/19-170.bmp You won't find small leaks on a hot engine - the coolant evaporates at source.

22-09-11, 04:23 PM	#7
Phil Payne Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,809	Coolant can 'burn' and exit through the exhaust pipe. If the antifreeze mix is correct, burnt coolant will smell acrid and 'sharp'. When it gets bad, you'll see white smoke.