[Staowners] {Spam?} Re: head gasket

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Martin, radiator coolant that looks like cappucino or milk shake is usually indicative of oil leaking in. There is a possibility that there may be a crack inthe block or head allowing oil into the water.If the head gasket was leaking between two and three there would be little chance of oil ingress as there is no oilway nearby.around number one would be a likely place as the rocker oil feed goes through the head there. Just a new slant on the problem. I'll be gone for three weeks but would be interested in whst you find.
                                   Pete

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From: "martin clarke" <mountclarke at gmail.com> 

Dear All,
     Those who have spoken to me will know that, correcting a weeping head gasket has been top of my to-do list for a considerable time. I would welcome any suggestions of how to do this better. I have had several goes without success. The usual symptom is radiator water that looks like a cappuccino. When the head is removed there is evidence of slight weeping (mottled staining) between no.2 & 3 cylinders. In a previous car the problem turned out to be studs that were not fully tight in the block, becoming loose when hot. The head has been resurfaced, and the block just checked by straight edge. The problem was brought on by overheating, when running the car on a very hot day, with the engine only approximately tuned, and the under radiator baffle plate not fitted. I would be grateful for any suggestions to make this gasket change the final one. Head tightening during running in, has been done at decreasing intervals, to try to head of the problem. 
Regards,
Martin Clarke
MKIII saloon,
Australia
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