Technical punto mk1 blown head gasket?

[Arilou]

this is the story: a water hose (top radiator hose) was torn, and the engine heated.
how do i test a blown head gasket? (or head problem)

(i'd like to do it at home)

thanks!

 

[custard]

have you refilled the coolant and tried running it?

 

[Malouin]

Check the coolant for traces of oil and also sniff the coolant tank. You will be able to smell the oil and combustion gasses in there. Check the underside of the oil filler cap for traces of white mayonaise. Those are the main signs of head gasket failure although be aware that mayonaise will be present anyway if the car is used mainly for short trips.

I've just replaced the head gasket on a friends 1.2 mk1 and the total bill was £110. That was for gasket kit, head bolts, cambelt kit, oil, coolant and a head skim. Its fairly straightforward if you have a decent tool kit.

 

[Arilou]

well, it was the head gasket.

and the head itself was rotten as well

so i've replaced it. thanks alot!