337000 kms and, yes, the dreaded cracked head/gasket leak has appeared. Symptoms were a cloud of white vapour and a burnt glycol smell from the exhaust couples with bubbling in the coolant overflow.
Short term fix...Seal Tite into the cooling system as per directions on the bottle then run it till all the bubbles disappear from the overflow.
Limped it into Melbourne from Eden in NSW (only 600kms!).
With the mechanic at McCloy Automotive in North Richmond NSW guiding me and the guys at All Head Services advising me I selected Birdman Automotive in Epping Vic to do the work. I was impressed by Ange, the proprietor, his knowledge and approach. Car is now having the work done so I will update the Forum after I get the car back.
Stay tuned.
Short term fix...Seal Tite into the cooling system as per directions on the bottle then run it till all the bubbles disappear from the overflow.
Limped it into Melbourne from Eden in NSW (only 600kms!).
With the mechanic at McCloy Automotive in North Richmond NSW guiding me and the guys at All Head Services advising me I selected Birdman Automotive in Epping Vic to do the work. I was impressed by Ange, the proprietor, his knowledge and approach. Car is now having the work done so I will update the Forum after I get the car back.
Stay tuned.
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