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1998 Vauxhall Astra head gasket possibly

Tiny
CHRIS B
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  • 1998 VAUXHALL ASTRA
Engine problem
1998 Vauxhall Astra Engine Size unknown Wheel Drive Type unknown Manual 47000 miles

Hi I am the owner of a vauxhall astra 1.6 8v my question is I have always been told that a thick creamy gunk in your oil cap is something to do with the head. Is this true as I have this problem. What would you suggest my next step would be THANKS CHRIS
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Sunday, January 27th, 2008 AT 1:57 PM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Have the cylinders compression tested. Suspect headgasket on this vehicle
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