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2000 Vauxhall Astra Is it a blown head gasket?

Tiny
LOFI76
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  • 2000 VAUXHALL ASTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 98,000 MILES
I have a 1.7 TD LSI Astra and I have been losing oil into my radiator header tank, but there is no signs of water entering the oil sump. The temperature is running at around 90 degrees C and the engine mantaince light come on and stays on at 85 degreesC. Is this a blown head Gasket and if it is would a product like K-Seal be suitable for repairing it? Any info would be greatly appriciated
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Monday, April 27th, 2009 AT 11:15 AM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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I suspect the headgasket has blown .. a common fault on this vehicle ... I do not recommend using an additive as these very rarely repair the fault for long ... I recommend replacing the headgasket as this is the only viable long term repair !!

hope this help


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