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Today working on fitting my downpipe I noticed white smoke from the exhaust, so checked the oil cap and confirmed what I thought - a blown head gasket.
Would be good if anyone has some tips on what is required doing the head gasket.
I plan on getting some head studs, steel gasket (once I take the head off and if the head needs a skim) exhaust manifold and plenum gaskets - anything else I need? I will need to flush the oil system as well as the cooling system - anything else?
I do not believe as a result the car has over headed two weeks ago it was taken for a spin and all was fine I also remember topping up the oil and no water was noticed on the inside of the cap. Since then I have started the car up a few times just to warm up the engine.
Would be good if anyone has some tips on what is required doing the head gasket.
I plan on getting some head studs, steel gasket (once I take the head off and if the head needs a skim) exhaust manifold and plenum gaskets - anything else I need? I will need to flush the oil system as well as the cooling system - anything else?
I do not believe as a result the car has over headed two weeks ago it was taken for a spin and all was fine I also remember topping up the oil and no water was noticed on the inside of the cap. Since then I have started the car up a few times just to warm up the engine.