My mum's MGTF 135 2002 overheated about a month back. Now someone has told her that the "head has gone", as there's water in the oil. Is this true?
If so, what are her options?
I'm asking as I don't want my mother to get fobbed off by some garage.
Thanks for your help.
Ema
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This problem has been discussed here recently and at length; it is not likely to be good news I am afraid. Here is a link to one of the threads re Rover head/gasket failures.
www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=34297
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One of the many threads regarding Rover head-gasket failure.
It looks like SAIC weren't as clever as they thought when they bought the production rights to the K-series engine!
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My mum's MGTF 135 2002 overheated about a month back. Now someone has told her that the "head has gone", as there's water in the oil. Is this true? If so, what are her options?
Ema
Ema
Go to a reputable independent garage and get the head gasket replaced (hopefully the head itself is OK). Don't run the engine until this has been done otherwise you might do more damage.
Once the repair has been done, sell the car as quickly as possible! If your mother still wants a sports car then take her to look at some Mazda MX-5's.
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Now someone has told her that the "head has gone", as there's water in the oil. Is this true?
A head gasket failure would be enough to introduce water into the oil. It is quite possible that the head gasket is the only thing that needs replacing.
Get the head gasket replaced and go from there.
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More than likely H/G,usually if head crack oil is in the water/coolant due to where head cracks.and wont affect the oil.as its the other way round suggests its head gasket.But beware if not done/repaired properly it will come back,so as suggested get repaired then sell asap
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Steve
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