Suspect blown head gasket

[Dudz-]

Hi all , just asking the question, is this a blown head gasket or something l can’t see with my mirror or camera?
Picture attached

 

[uglyoldfatbastard]

For the life of me I can't even work out where the photos are being taken
Is it the front of the engine or the side?

 

[lout]

looks like front coolant pipe o-rings to me

 

[Anthony .]

That is just dried coolant, and may look like a head gasket failure. I have the same on mine and it looks to be the water pump or inlet gasket.

Do you have any symptoms?

 

[Dudz-]

Sorry, its the back of engine, have changed the front inlet o rings . With no luck there

 

[uglyoldfatbastard]

Sorry, its the back of engine, have changed the front inlet o rings . With no luck there

Thermostat is at rear of engine and a pain in the backside to access.
You can lie on top of the engine after taking everything out and get your hands into a little space to work or lift it on a hoist and take out the transmission and then it is a easy job.
The choice is yours.

 

[Dudz-]

Thanks for your help! Im gonna go in there and see how it goes!

 

[lout]

arent there a couple of seals or welch plugs under the inlet manifold
that can run down and out the back

 

[Fu Manchu]

arent there a couple of seals or welch plugs under the inlet manifold
that can run down and out the back

Yes. Also have to remove a bit more to get to them.