HELP! Head Gasket?

[Rachel]

My surf (2.4 ssr-g) has been in the garage for two weeks. The mechanic believed head gasket to be gone, it had classic symptoms. Eventually he found time to take apart, check for warping (there was none), then replaced head gasket. When he started the surf they symptoms were exactly the same. Where has he gone wrong, he has no idea what to do next and I am without transport? Is there a common fault on these vehicles in this area of the engine?

[TonyN]

Sounds like he forgot to check the head for cracks, that what usually happens.

[Rachel]

Sounds like he forgot to check the head for cracks, that what usually happens.

That was my thoughts but wanted second opinion. Many thanks for quick response.

[mud skipper]

problems like yours are not the pleasant way to start on the forum!!
i wish you good luck with your head, in here you are in good hands, the advice given by others is on here is usually very good and worth following.
good luck


get the viscous fan serviced or replaced before you use the vehicle after it is repaired, thats my advice.

[Bogus]

and tell your mechanic he should have gone to specsavers

[Linda]

and tell your mechanic he should have gone to specsavers

or 4x4toys.....

[sumo]

or 4x4toys.....

you said it girl (if you had'nt then I would of) please move to suffolk cos my local mechanic has just retired...