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gavin davies
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Oct 21, 2010, 12:51 PM

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hi there everyone i am interested in buying a s reg renault kangoo van 1.9 i think been left standing for about two months when the current owner went to check the levels today he noticed the water coolant tank was black with oil is this a head gasket needing replacing or something else and help would be greatfull


Sidom
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Oct 21, 2010, 3:18 PM

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Well I'm not familiar with the model but those problems are common to all makes & models...

You have to realize you are buying something with some major engine problems and could go way deeper than just a gasket set and a lot of work.... You better price it accordly and make sure the vehicle is even worth investing that type of money & time in....


chickenhouse
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Oct 21, 2010, 6:36 PM

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Totally agree with Sidom, you would be buying a vehicle needing major engine repair and the first order would be to pressuretest the cooling system. Coolant and oil should NEVER mix. Is this an auto trans ? Asking because of the possibility of a trans cooler leaking into the radiator. Guessing






 
 
 






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