Head Gasket Gone????

[bhav]

Hi People,

Notice recently that my Windscreen Washer and Coolant light were staying on so did the obvois and checked previous theads for similar symptoms. But no good tried all and failed, lights are still on. But also noticed that there was a lot of pressure building around the sensor forcing gunky fluids to come out arround it. Got a bit worried so took it to the MB Dealers to have a look, at first glance he said that the Head Gasket could be on its way causing the pressure build up but cant say for sure untill he has a propper look, so I have now booked it in for Monday. Here are some pics to help describe whats going on, has anyone had the same problem? and if so how did you solve it?

It's a Facelift 1997 C180 Sport without Aircon

 

[Thmsshaun]

If you had lost water and the coolant light was on and you could see a gunky fluid build up inside the filler cap I could see it being the head.

But there is no reason why your washer light would be on.

What year is your car. I sold my C180 and the radiator blew on the guy who bough it from me. I have also heard of this happening to someone else. It may have been posted on here.

 

[Thmsshaun]

Here is the thread

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=28677&highlight=radiator

 

[bhav]

If you had lost water and the coolant light was on and you could see a gunky fluid build up inside the filler cap I could see it being the head.

But there is no reason why your washer light would be on.

What year is your car. I sold my C180 and the radiator blew on the guy who bough it from me. I have also heard of this happening to someone else. It may have been posted on here.

Hi Mate it's a 1997 Facelift model, strange thing is when i disconnect the clip from the rad sensor the windscreen washer light goes off

 

[Thmsshaun]

Hi Mate it's a 1997 Facelift model, strange thing is when i disconnect the clip from the rad sensor the windscreen washer light goes off

That is strange.

 

[neilrr]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiW5DF2LFOI

 

[bhav]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiW5DF2LFOI

Yes there is

 

[Dieselman]

Hi Mate it's a 1997 Facelift model, strange thing is when i disconnect the clip from the rad sensor the windscreen washer light goes off

The sensors are interconnected.

Check both sensors with a meter. I suspect the washer bottle sensor is duff.

 

[bhav]

The sensors are interconnected.

Check both sensors with a meter. I suspect the washer bottle sensor is duff.

Car came back today firstly had to pay inspection charge and then a list of what needs doing, heres what they replaced...

20101001
COOLING AND HEATER SYSTEM FOR LEAKS USING PRESURE TESTER CHECK, RECORD DIAGNOSTICS
£102.60

20373302
SENSOR FOR COOLANT LEVEL DISPLAY REPLACE (WITH COOLANT DRAINED)
£17.10

MA210 545 00 24 SWITCH,AUTOMATI
£8.26

NET: £127.96
V.A.T.: £22.39
TOTAL £150.35

OK, so i payed the damage at least i know whats wrong now cos below is what they have quoted me for, hope you guys ready for this because I was

amazed at what they said, a total of £1486.85 worth of stuff needs to be done to the car. I cant believe thier labour costs, think im gonna get the part from

KMS and get it done by an independant. If there is anyone local to Solihull Please Please contact me.....

Heres the breakdown....



00410001
INSPECTION - ENGINE PERFORM
£51.30

00915101
WORKSHOP TEST DRIVE, TECHNICIAN: ......DEPARTURE: ......ARRIVAL: ......MIL/KM START: ...... MIL/KM FINISH: ...... PERFORM
£42.75

01576004
CYLINDER HEAD REMOVE/INSTALL
£624.15

MA111 010 31 08 N/STOCK GASKET KIT
£42.45

27498001
PILOT BUSHING ON THE ELECTOHYDRAULIC CONTROLL UNIT REMOVE/INSTALL/SEAL, REPLACE IF NECESSARY (AFTER cHECK)
£34.20

42630101
BRAKE LINES, LOCATION: ...... REPLACE
£427.50

MA123 420 90 28 N/STOCK LINE
£15.64

MA210 428 00 35 10303043 BRAKE HOSE
£26.42

35450002
INPUT DRIVE FLANGE ON REAR FINAL-DRIVE UNIT REMOVE/INSTALL, SEAL
£299.25

MA203 540 01 53 10301054 SPACER
£3.28

MA140 991 00 55 10301062 PIN
£0.30

NET: £1265.41
V.A.T.: £221.45
TOTAL:£1486.45