Head gasket changed, still having problems.

[thomson07]

My mate tells me that the head bolts were torqued properly.
The rubber O ring on the expansion cap lid has broken, ill get a new one fron helfrauds.
Sometimes the water has just dissapeared, sometimes it all boils over and dumps itself on the ground when I turn ignition off.
Ive cleaned the oil filler cap of mayo but its come back.


Really strong burning rubber smell today ?

[thomson07]

Thats the golf broken down, think its terminal .
Expansion tank lid blew off under pressure and sprayed oil / water mix all over the engine bay.
Second hand engine ? Try something else ? Burn the thing out ? (JOKE)

[EsSeX dAn]

ive just had a thought, on my tdi the pipe that returns to the top of the head tank somehow blocked up meaning water wouldnt circulate properly might want to check that!
what engine is it?
i think if its just done that theres something more sinister hiding. get a new engine in it, cheaper than getting a new car!

[Chris.]

Was it bled properly with no airlocks?