Hi Kevin, Your head gasket has gone. As there is no water in the oil it will be leaking between cylinders and you will see white smoke (steam) coming out the exhaust. Steam is normal while the engine & exhaust system warm up and evaporate any water residue, especially noticeable on those chilly early mornings. Once everything is up to temperature then the steam will cease, however if you check on your engine I suspect you will see lots coming out. So it's the head off, replace the gasket and check the cylinder head for any warping and is perfectly flat.
A bit of water in the combustion chamber won't affect the performance, in fact there are various gizmos around that inject water to aid combustion and reduce cylinder temperatures. Simon Simon Musgrove-Wethey 310k Internet Solutions Ltd Greyfriars House, 14 Greyfriars Walk, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1UF. T: 0845 6441181 (local rate) E: si...@310k.co.uk W: www.310k.co.uk The information in this e-mail is confidential and is intended solely for the addressee. Access, copying or re-use of information in it by anyone else is unauthorised. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of 310k Internet Solutions Ltd. If you are not the intended recipient please contact: i...@310k.co.uk Please note: 310k Internet Solutions Ltd is committed to protecting your privacy and security. We will never wilfully disclose personal information about you to any third party without first receiving your permission or unless we are under a legal obligation to do so. This message has only been sent to those requesting our services. If you do not want to be contacted in the future simply let us know. This e-mail has been scanned for all known viruses, prior to Sending. -----Original Message----- From: quantumowners@googlegroups.com [mailto:quantumown...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Quantumkev Sent: 11 August 2009 13:49 To: Quantum Owners Group Subject: [Quantum Owners] H4 Water pump / overheating / Head Gasket I am suffering a problem with my H4. 1.6 CVH carburetted engine, NOT injection. I over heated the other day, was in a position not to stop so by the time I had driven to a safe spot the needle was right off the end of the temperature gauge. It actually destroyed the temperature sender which I have since replaced. Now if I fill up with water, I get about 5 miles, by which point the water needs to be re-filled. When the car is stationary it does not build up a puddle underneath, so I don't think there is an external leak. Any suggestions? I was thinking maybe the head gasket has gone, and leaking water into the combustion chamber. Is this possible? (I wouldn't say I have lost Any power though) There are no bubbles/foaming in the oil when I dip it, so I am pretty sure the water isn't leaking into the oil. Any help / suggestions greatly appreciated. Regards Kevin Rose. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to quantumowners@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to quantumowners-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s). -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
