[VX] Radiator Problem. Advice needed.

[Andy]

Hi all. I have a VX Berlina 2000 model and recently flushed the radiator system because of a Oil like substance in the dipstick hole (Is that what you call the yellow thing that shows the level of coolent?)

Only thing is, it has come back after 2 weeks and is worse then ever. I will attach a photo to show you what exacly im talking about. Hope someone can help :-)

Picture was taken on my shitty nokia. Sorry for the quality

Its defenitly oil of some description as its not lumpy or grainy. Its got a oily consistency.

[FATMOE]

Oil in radiator....motor is on the way out.

[Andy]

Could you be more specific ?

[VYMAD]

More specific. LOL,
possible: head/head gasket.
:intake manifold gasket, which from what I know is more common than head gasket, especially if you havn't overheated the engine.
Also may be a burst transmission cooler line inside radiator which is a reddish coloured oil.

[edals]

Its either the Inlet gaskets or a Leak with the transmission cooler. Check your oil, If its not milky. Get it pressure tested, if thats fine, either inlet gaskets or radiator. My VR was the inlet Gaskets.

[Brett_jjj]

Id say its the inlet manifold gaskets leaking/blown. A very common problem on these engines once they get a few K's up on the clock..(150,000 k's +). When you replace them ,try to get the metal type gaskets, these will last a lot longer than the standard ones.I think MACE sell the metal type...