it's dead

[kmb]

I think for piece of mind I'd not take the risk and get the head skimmed, presuming the additional cost is not too excessive i.e. >£100

[MIKESC70T5]

Take the thermostat out and see if it still overheats, if so, take it for a sniff test.

Uh er missis, sniff test, Steve you perv lol.

[weagie]

So do I pull the head off then sniff? Lol

[stribo]

No, leave the head on, and sniff, basically, the test determines whether there are hydrocarbons present in the coolant, if not, it won't be head gasket. Another possibility could be a failed water pump.

[weagie]

Is there an easier way of removing this head??? It's a f��������☹g nightmare to get to the exhaust Mani lol