[Southwell]

Originally Posted by Lee

I think from reading some of the comments on here, it's best to consult a trained professional, oil is not a coolant, its a lubricant, yes some cars have oil coolers but that is to stop the oil breaking down.

Southwell,

The K series engines are renowned for heads going, but to be honest, yours doesn't sound like a head or a gasket has gone, if it is not using water and the expansion tank is not pressurising you might be ok, you would see lots of smoke if your losing water, also, have a look at the oil, has it gone milky, if it has then this is a good indication that water is in the oil and you either have a crack in the head or a blown gasket.

Are they K series engines on hydraulic tappets? if you have low oil then it will sound tappety, top it up and run it for a minute and see if it quietens down.

Yeah i know, i had a Rover 25, never blew though.

Originally Posted by mark christopher

agree with above



nope, lack of oil will NOT warp a head, it will sieze beirings etc, warpped heads are caused by over heating



if coolant level ok its just condensation build up, which can be normal



sorry but a smaller engine makes no differene to warm up time, modern engines have less coolant which aids warm up, engine size is irellivant, deisels take longer to warm up due to design




Kwickfit, we have a nick name for tham at our dealership..............Krapfit, they send all thier cock ups to us!!

normal F1 blow ups is oil you see burning, hence the flames, have you ever seen water produce a flame?

Thanks for your replies everyone, i think ill get it in for an oil and filter change for see how it goes. Ill check all the levels tonight.