2008 Opel Astra water tank overflows

2008 OPEL ASTRA
80,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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Car started overheating on inspection found coffee coloured oil substance in water tank. Flushed system 3 times but water receiver keeps getting oil like tan coloured oil substance mixed with water. Dip stick is fine and no water on cylinder head cap.
Dec 26, 2013 at 7:37 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like you have a bad head gasket that is leaking into a water jacket. Try this. When the engine is cold, remove the radiator cap and start the engine. Does coolant shoot out?
Dec 26, 2013 at 1:24 PM
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