losing coolant

[bulldog79]

gday every one i am after a bit of help i have had the head gaskets done on my vs a bout 1500 kms ago i am having a bit of trouble the car temp goes up to 3 1/4 when i am in trafic but the fan kick in and bring the temp down but i am some how losing coolant its not leeking out i have to top it up every week with a bout 1 ltrand i have notice like a white steem like stuff coming from the miffler any ideas thanks

[Brett_jjj]

It sounds like it could be leaking inlet manifold gaskets or maybe the head gasket was never properly fixed.Did they just replace the head gasket,or did they check to make sure the head is flat and not warped at all.Also the block deck needs to be checked for straightness and will need machining if warped beyond spec.All this needs checking especially if the engine has overheated or run hot at all.It doesnt take long to ruin a good engine once it gets hot.Id take it somewhere get the cooling system pressure tested and get the engine compression tested.These tests are the only sure way of checking the condition of the engine.It also doesnt hurt to get the hot and cold engine oil pressure readings checked as well while their at it.

[bulldog79]

the head was warped and it did get macheined and the block was cheaked for cracks and straitness i will take it to get the other stuff cheaked out thanks

[QuickVRII95]

Yeah, Take It Back To Where You Had It Done... It Sounds Like They Stuffed Up.. Did You Floor It Within The 1500kms Though...?? They ARE Going To Suspect It & Try & Palm It Off On You... The Heads DO Need To Settle After Pulling Them Off & Replacing Them Back...

If There's Steam From The Right Bank (Drivers Side), Check The Hoses Where The Heater Control Valve Is etc (Runs To Firewall & Loops Back)

[bulldog79]

no mate i made sure i took it real easy after spending $1200 did not want to be back in the same boat i have taken it back to the mec that done it he told me every think is fine the fans are coming on so do not worry a bout it

[QuickVRII95]

They Said That & It's Losing Coolant....???? It Sounds Like, They Don't Want The Hassle...