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Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 22:02:19 -0500
From: Robin Moore <robin.moorenopsamatico.ca>
Subject: Re: Oil in coolant tank


Not to put too fine a point on it, but don't wait to get the car checked and don't drive it any distance. I didn't react quickly enough to the warning signs, with the result that my wife ended up stranded by the side of the road and the car needed a new head due to warpage. Big bill, bad vibes! Matthew Crump wrote: > "Larry J. Tobin" <ljt_43nopsamail.com> wrote in message > news:2pXC7.109539$5h5.44339786nopsam3.rdc2.on.home.com... > > "Larry J. Tobin" <ljt_43nopsamail.com> wrote in message news:... > > > Usually means a bad cylinder head gasket, not great news! Now check > your > > oil for signs of water. Oil filler cap may have a grayish white gunk > forming > > which is the result of coolant mixing with the oil. A compression test > will > > usually confirm a bad head gasket. > > > Check out this site ( one of my favourites) for parts and advice! > > > http://www.thesaabsite.com/Default.htm > > > > > > "Matthew Crump" <mailboxnopsamhewcrump.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message > > > news:9rgsvc$u0$1nopsamg4.svr.pol.co.uk... > > > > What does this indicate ? > > > > > > Thanks to everyone for your help, I'll get the car checked out for a head > gasket leak.

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