Head gasket question. 1.2 16v

[dajones]

Im changing my cambelt in a few weeks once i have the parts and tools needed. is it worth my doing my head gasket at the same time? im starting to get milky deposits in my oil filler cap and the engine itself is caked in oil. most of the oil itself appears to be coming from the rocker cover but thought id get them all done. im currently on 73000 miles if it matters

 

[JackJack]

Don't do the head gasket unless it's needed 'mayo' on the oil cap is normal for these engines.

 

[clancy]

as above, mayo type stuff is usual in the oil cap so check if its really needed

 

[dajones]

What are the "checks" to see if its needed? i was led to believe that the mayo stuff was a first sign?

 

[bmh.01]

Its not needed and a far greater job than just doing its "whilst the belts off". These engines always suffer from a bit of mayo in the filler cap due to condensation and the plastic cam cover.

 

[easym5]

What are the "checks" to see if its needed? i was led to believe that the mayo stuff was a first sign?

It is in most engines,when the missus first had her 1.2 16v and i thought we had problems but had it a year now and its fine,i clean the gunge out of the cap every now and again,dont change the head gasket mate

 

[NATHAN182]

na ive heard if u do alot of short trips, stop start driving the 1.2s are prone to this. its fine.

 

[rosskerr]

1.2 are prone to this.. s**t ventilation of the filler cap... Clean the gauze every now and then but wouldn't waste cash on it

 

[dajones]

Aah ok. Cheers guys. Was guessing with the belt off it won't be much of a bigger job to do that at the same time.

 

[bmh.01]

It is.

 

[sideways danny]

getting the head off a 1.2 is more hastel than a 172 because of the stupid inlet manifold/airbox/rocker cover arrangement