1998 Vauxhall Astra engine problem

1998 VAUXHALL ASTRA
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1998 Vauxhall Astra 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

white smoke form exhaust , loseing water but not sure where from,water in exhaust manifold, water in oil like a milky substance, same milky substance in rocker cover but not on rockers , done oil change and hoses are fine radiator fine
Jun 27, 2009 at 6:56 AM
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DAVE H
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You have a blown headgasket .. it needs replacing hope this helps


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Jun 29, 2009 at 6:02 AM
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