c200 head gaskit
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c200 head gaskit
hello guys i was wondering if anyone did a head gaskit change and if so i need some info on what would i be needing to do this i have a c200 2008 and the reason for changing it is my car run hot on me and i didnt stop as i was in traffic jam and radiator hose poped off so i stopped the car n fitted it the added water and the next day i bought a new one and changed and there is another hose going to the back that poped off too and i also changed it and it seems that i have an issue with the engine head
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If you suspect your head gasket is bad, check under the oil cap to see if it looks like a chocolate milkshake or pull your dipstick out to see if it looks like a chocolate milkshake. If it does, your headgasket is indeed bad. If not I would be looking into a water pump or thermostat or possibly even a bad radiator.
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If you suspect your head gasket is bad, check under the oil cap to see if it looks like a chocolate milkshake or pull your dipstick out to see if it looks like a chocolate milkshake. If it does, your headgasket is indeed bad. If not I would be looking into a water pump or thermostat or possibly even a bad radiator.
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If your temperature gauge goes down and the fan comes on, there is a problem with your engine temp sensor. It could be a bad sensor itself or a fault in the wiring, but if it loses that input it turns the fan on high by default to be safe since it can't tell how hot the engine is.
Troubleshoot all of your cooling system first. It would be a shame to do a head gasket and then have the car overheat again because you didn't fix the first problem.
The blown gasket is BECAUSE of the overheating, not the original cause.
Troubleshoot all of your cooling system first. It would be a shame to do a head gasket and then have the car overheat again because you didn't fix the first problem.
The blown gasket is BECAUSE of the overheating, not the original cause.
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The reason for the hoses 'popping off ' may be that the cooling system is being pressurised by combustion gas.
With the engine hot ie thermostat open inspect to see whether there are any bubbles venting from the coolant fluid in the header tank ( reservoir).
Careful taking the filler cap off.
You may not have bled all the air out in the first instance. It may be a good idea to let the engine heat up in the garage with the bonnet open & let it cool a few times before driving . The coolant system should vent automatically into the reservoir tank.
Good luck.
With the engine hot ie thermostat open inspect to see whether there are any bubbles venting from the coolant fluid in the header tank ( reservoir).
Careful taking the filler cap off.
You may not have bled all the air out in the first instance. It may be a good idea to let the engine heat up in the garage with the bonnet open & let it cool a few times before driving . The coolant system should vent automatically into the reservoir tank.
Good luck.
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The reason for the hoses 'popping off ' may be that the cooling system is being pressurised by combustion gas.
With the engine hot ie thermostat open inspect to see whether there are any bubbles venting from the coolant fluid in the header tank
You may not have bled all the air out in the first instance. It may be a good idea to let the engine heat up in the garage with the bonnet open & let it cool a few times before driving . The coolant system should vent automatically into the reservoir tank.
Good luck.
With the engine hot ie thermostat open inspect to see whether there are any bubbles venting from the coolant fluid in the header tank
You may not have bled all the air out in the first instance. It may be a good idea to let the engine heat up in the garage with the bonnet open & let it cool a few times before driving . The coolant system should vent automatically into the reservoir tank.
Good luck.
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