Basicly the head gasket on my rocco needs replacing and im in two mind whether to get it changed or buy another car. The car is quite rough and at present roccos seem to be selling for peanuts. So what are peoples thoughts?
also the engine seems to be burning some oil would this be due to the head gasket?
cheers
head gasket
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Re: head gasket
Burning oil could be that the valve stem seals are going, not a bad job and your half way there if you replace the headgasket.sidewalkdave wrote:Basicly the head gasket on my rocco needs replacing and im in two mind whether to get it changed or buy another car. The car is quite rough and at present roccos seem to be selling for peanuts. So what are peoples thoughts?
also the engine seems to be burning some oil would this be due to the head gasket?
cheers
I personly think that roccos have shot up abit of late, it could be worth sourcing replacement panels to tidy her up then think about outing it, but if you do the jobs needed is it really worth parting ?
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sidewalkdave
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Re: head gasket
There is only one unmarked panel which is the passenger side wing every other part is dented or scratched and it just seems to me a decent rocco can be had for around £800 at the moment
also i would proberly not be able to carry out the work myself which is quite a big expense
also i would proberly not be able to carry out the work myself which is quite a big expense
Re: head gasket
Well i guess if you put it like that then fella..sidewalkdave wrote:There is only one unmarked panel which is the passenger side wing every other part is dented or scratched and it just seems to me a decent rocco can be had for around £800 at the moment
also i would proberly not be able to carry out the work myself which is quite a big expense
Maybe a replacement is the wa forward then...
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sidewalkdave
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Re: head gasket
yeah it is a bit of a wreck but it is my baby, but to have one in near mint condition would be amazing
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Re: head gasket
Where abouts are you located?
I say do the work on it. It wouldn't take much to get it upto a standard you'd be pleased with. These cars are simple to work on and parts are fairly cheap + a lot of other VAG parts can be made to fit. As for panel work, get a dent puller and a pot of P38 and you'll have it smooth and shiney in no time!
I say do the work on it. It wouldn't take much to get it upto a standard you'd be pleased with. These cars are simple to work on and parts are fairly cheap + a lot of other VAG parts can be made to fit. As for panel work, get a dent puller and a pot of P38 and you'll have it smooth and shiney in no time!
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sidewalkdave
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Re: head gasket
im in west sussex
i go on holiday on saturday so shall have a think about it whilst im away but the cars still working just done a 1000 mile trip to and around cornwall which was fun
i go on holiday on saturday so shall have a think about it whilst im away but the cars still working just done a 1000 mile trip to and around cornwall which was fun
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Re: head gasket
An essential too for any amatuer maechanic and car enthusiast: Body filler.
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