I feel like a blown headgasket is the go to diagnostic of these cars. I was told very much the same many years ago and it was a split water pipe and a dodgy MAF sensor. Took about 10 minutes for someone with knowledge to diagnose.
The best specialist in the country isn’t far from the places you’re taking. I also would assume that you must of paid more than tuppence for the car as they aren’t cheap these days. It’s got to be worth getting an expert to give it the once over. If it is dead, I recon he will even have a good contact for getting rid of that’s the case.
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Stephen ·
Spotted this on another forum and thought I should spread the word.
SIP 5 Gallon parts washer £10.00
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_189766_langId_-1_categoryId_165727
SIP 3/8 Air Ratchet set £10.00
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_184229_langId_-1_categoryId_165727
They were also selling SIP air compressors for £10.00 but there are none left in the UK (apparently).
Just reserved my parts washer and air ratchet set. Picking them up tomorrow :D:D