MissKaos
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- 2000 Vx Commodore V6
Ok, I'm going to sound like a real noob here. I own a 2000 Vx Commodore station wagon. I drove it from NSW to W.A in 2018 and had no issues. But since being here I've had to take it to be blue slipped before I can register it. Well low and behold, they found numerous problems. I've fixed the majority myself, BUT, I had a mechanic come out to remove my sum bolt for me, thanks to the previous owner rounding it. When he drained the oil, He showed me that it was milky coffee sort of colour. He pointed to what I believe is the inlet manifold and said it's usually the gasket on there that goes. My issue is, I don't want to be replacing something that it's not.
Yeah I know, stingey haha.. But my question is, what sort of symptoms will the car display if it is the inlet manifold gasket? Or a blown head gasket?
The coolant level hasn't dropped so this is why I am confused.
Fyi, I had the car stored at Bridgetown whilst it was really cold. So I also wonder if it may have been condensation build up.
**Another issue**
Whilst I have been driving along, the button that you push to stop outside air coming through the vents, turns itself off and let's air in. I know it's not a major issue but is still annoying.
I'm desperate to get my car running.
Apologies for asking simple things.. but I'm trying to fix this car myself without it becoming so expensive (Single mum)
Yeah I know, stingey haha.. But my question is, what sort of symptoms will the car display if it is the inlet manifold gasket? Or a blown head gasket?
The coolant level hasn't dropped so this is why I am confused.
Fyi, I had the car stored at Bridgetown whilst it was really cold. So I also wonder if it may have been condensation build up.
**Another issue**
Whilst I have been driving along, the button that you push to stop outside air coming through the vents, turns itself off and let's air in. I know it's not a major issue but is still annoying.
I'm desperate to get my car running.
Apologies for asking simple things.. but I'm trying to fix this car myself without it becoming so expensive (Single mum)