thermostat removed

[drew13]

hi guys i did the usual (changed the oil, did all filters,rad cap ect...) when i went to change the thermostat there was not one in the housing. now i am worried that it was done to hide a blown head or could it of been a preventative measure? there is no sign of any milkiness in the oil which i have been told is an indication and i am going to a garage to get an compression test but does anybody have any ideas
cheers
Andy

[stormforce]

hi guys i did the usual (changed the oil, did all filters,rad cap ect...) when i went to change the thermostat there was not one in the housing. now i am worried that it was done to hide a blown head or could it of been a preventative measure? there is no sign of any milkiness in the oil which i have been told is an indication and i am going to a garage to get an compression test but does anybody have any ideas
cheers
Andy

get the test done and go from there really but get a new thermostat and put a new rad cap on too if all is well with the test

[drew13]

cheers stormforce put new rad cap on and new therm seems to be running as before with no problems with the gauge just under halfway going to fit a new gauge at the weekend

[BUSHWHACKER]

cheers stormforce put new rad cap on and new therm seems to be running as before with no problems with the gauge just under halfway going to fit a new gauge at the weekend

Good idea, as the standard Toyota temp gauge is more of an 'on off' gauge!

[stormforce]

that's about right just under half way is where mine runs.Just keep an eye on the coolant levels for a few days and if no change then the jobs a goodun.If you are worried about the head then carry on and get the test done it aint going to hurt and it will put your mind at ease

[RSA Surfer]

Milky Oil

HI Drew13

I bought a '93 2.4TD Surf with a blown head(Knowingly) and I found no 'Milky' Oil. When I took the Tappet Cover off not even 'Milky' Sludge on it. When I drained the oil out the sump at first got about 2 litres of water out then oil.

I think a compression test will be more conclusive.

[slim]

HI Drew13

I bought a '93 2.4TD Surf with a blown head(Knowingly) and I found no 'Milky' Oil. When I took the Tappet Cover off not even 'Milky' Sludge on it. When I drained the oil out the sump at first got about 2 litres of water out then oil.

I think a compression test will be more conclusive.

i suppose it depends where the craks are realy!!

milky oil is most common when the head gasket as gone across the water jacket and the oil jacket, although i suppose the same result could be there from a craked head if in the correct place..