Engine Trouble

Something else to bear in mind
Car only driven short distances never heats the oil up enough to evaporate any water condensing in the engine. That can also account for milky-looking oil.

Try doing an oil change and flush and see if that improves the ticking noise.
 
Sinbad said:
Something else to bear in mind
Car only driven short distances never heats the oil up enough to evaporate any water condensing in the engine. That can also account for milky-looking oil.

Try doing an oil change and flush and see if that improves the ticking noise.
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Thanks Sinbad, but the car is already taken in and they have confirmed that the head gasket was indeed blown. I think they said they also did a 'pressure test'.
 
etienne_marais said:
Thanks Sinbad, but the car is already taken in and they have confirmed that the head gasket was indeed blown. I think they said they also did a 'pressure test'.
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A pressure test, or a compression test?
 
ponder said:
Sounds high.
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I agree. MY gut feeling is to however take my chances with them (knowing my chances of a bugger-up or future problems are less than the current alternatives I'm aware of). Ironically perhaps, if I had more money available I would go for (gamble on) a cheaper option knowing that I can do more repairs later. Life's lovely crossroads or am I doing this all wrong ?
 
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