24-02-2013, 02:47 PM
It might not be the HG
Sounds like your matrix pipes are shit as they shouldnt blow out under pressure. The weak point of the system is supposed to be the rad cap so that water comes out the overflow (Ive had enough DTs with head gaskets going to know this)
If you can see the oil leak if from the RC then fix that.
The oil breathers are normally pretty smokey on these cars (its actually often steam/condensation)
120*C isnt an abnormal temperature for oil especially on a tuned turbo charged car.
Did you have the coolant sniff tested to see if theres exhaust gas in it? Have you had a compression test done? Is there any other signs of the head gasket going other than blowing the matrix hoses?
Sounds like your matrix pipes are shit as they shouldnt blow out under pressure. The weak point of the system is supposed to be the rad cap so that water comes out the overflow (Ive had enough DTs with head gaskets going to know this)
If you can see the oil leak if from the RC then fix that.
The oil breathers are normally pretty smokey on these cars (its actually often steam/condensation)
120*C isnt an abnormal temperature for oil especially on a tuned turbo charged car.
Did you have the coolant sniff tested to see if theres exhaust gas in it? Have you had a compression test done? Is there any other signs of the head gasket going other than blowing the matrix hoses?