zeltus

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Hello everyone

Has anyone got any recommendations for purchasing a replacement HG kit for my '99 1.8 petrol Xei? (yes, I know it's old, but it's only just starting to show trace signs of water in the oil filler cap - and if possible, I need to keep it going for a year or so yet...)

I've searched all over the web, but I'm drowning in all the sites that discuss the head gasket problem and not where to get the replacement kit (inc. them there long stud thangs) from.

I just know if I take it to our local dealer in Limoges, France, I won't get any change from a thousand euros!!! So once I've sourced the kit, I'm gonna find a tame mechanic and somewhere that can skim the head.

Here's hoping the liners haven't dropped!

Preferably, I need a supplier with a web presence so I can order it there and then... but I'll hit the 'phones if necessary.

Cheers

Bill
 
Hello everyone

Has anyone got any recommendations for purchasing a replacement HG kit for my '99 1.8 petrol Xei? (yes, I know it's old, but it's only just starting to show trace signs of water in the oil filler cap - and if possible, I need to keep it going for a year or so yet...)

I've searched all over the web, but I'm drowning in all the sites that discuss the head gasket problem and not where to get the replacement kit (inc. them there long stud thangs) from.

I just know if I take it to our local dealer in Limoges, France, I won't get any change from a thousand euros!!! So once I've sourced the kit, I'm gonna find a tame mechanic and somewhere that can skim the head.

Here's hoping the liners haven't dropped!

Preferably, I need a supplier with a web presence so I can order it there and then... but I'll hit the 'phones if necessary.

Cheers

Bill

Water droplets in the oil filler cap does not necessarily mean HGF. It is probably just condensation. Perfectly normal, especially this time of the year.
Keep an eye on the coolant level and also check the dipstick for emulgated oil.
 
as above, could just be condensation from damp cold weather.

Sit tight and in your case keep an eye on coolant levels dropping, oil levels rising
 

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