[Paolo5]

Wot Daz said....

[Doggie 1]

    

[Asterix]

The result of the new pressure test of the cylinder head was: ta-daaa..... ok. No leaks found.

Apparently they've tested both cooling side and combustion chamber. My workshop couldn't tell me at what pressure the combustion side was tested.

As a result of this my workshop have now decided to buy a genuine Hyundai head gasket, in stead of the third party used first time. The third party gasket however is from one of the biggest suppliers in EU, but of course it can fail.

They will receive the Hy head gasket during Friday so expect to have the car done by Tuesday next week.... 

I really miss my i30....

[Shambles]

Stick with it Henning me old mate - it'll all come good at the end


Meanwhile, you'll just have to keep pulling your caravan the old fashioned way:

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[Asterix]

That might even be better than this setup.... (remember sound) 

BIG Caravan Small Car - YouTube

[Dazzler]

Fingers crossed again Henning. ..

[Doggie 1]

I can feel a happy ending coming on.   

[Dazzler]

I can feel a happy ending coming on.   

Gee you have a great job.. I'd still be working if I did what you do...

[cruiserfied]

Bugger, although some peace of mind.

50nm + 90° + 120°

[tohis]

I hope they will use new bolts for the head. Don't know about Hyundai but with many engines it is required to always use new head bolts and discard the old ones. If not doing so, those old bolts may stretch and lose tension, which will cause the head gasket to fail pretty soon.

[Asterix]

I hope they will use new bolts for the head. Don't know about Hyundai but with many engines it is required to always use new head bolts and discard the old ones. If not doing so, those old bolts may stretch and lose tension, which will cause the head gasket to fail pretty soon.

It is stretch bolts in the Hy as well.

They did buy a complete gasket/bolt set the first time, so I certainly expect them to use new bolts again... The workshop was a certified Hyundai dealer until 1 year ago, so they do know about Hyundai's...

[Paolo5]

It sounds like the workshop is hoping that the (non-original) head gasket was at fault. Did they say why it could have failed.... or did they give any other explanation of what went wrong?

[Asterix]

It sounds like the workshop is hoping that the (non-original) head gasket was at fault. Did they say why it could have failed.... or did they give any other explanation of what went wrong?

Yes, they hope the non-original gasket is at fault, but when removed they couldn't see any obvious fault or damage.

I really don't want to think what next step will be if the new gasket don't fix it...  

[Asterix]

I have my car back.... 

The next few days will show if ok or not..... 

[The Gonz]

 

[CraigB]

Fingers and toes are crossed for you Asterix, as the head was a second hand replacement do you know if they decked the face? that and genuine gasket should have been used in the first place

[The Gonz]

 

[Asterix]

Fingers and toes are crossed for you Asterix, as the head was a second hand replacement do you know if they decked the face? that and genuine gasket should have been used in the first place

decked.. 

The used head was pressure tested and machined. The valve sealings was replaced and the valve seats was machined/(whatever you call it when done by hand) 

[Asterix]

Did a 40 km testdrive and I of course did mount a new "overflow bottle" just in case... 

Well, after the trip there was no coolant in the bottle...   

Will most likely do a longer trip in the weekend, towing the caravan, just because I'm not convinced yet... 

[PhireSideZA]

Holding thumbs/crossing fingers/doing a Zulu rain-dance for you Henning!

Hope the car behaves itself and that the problem has been properly remedied

[Dazzler]

What they all said. I've been stressing about it almost as much as you Henning!

  Now I'm getting a bit nervous, because I'm about to buy my first caravan. 

[Dazzler]

Now I'm getting a bit nervous, because I'm about to buy my first caravan. 

Don't stress, the caravan is not the problem, it is the replacement of the head after issues removing the glow plugs that caused the ongoing issue...

[Phil №❶]

The used head was pressure tested and machined. The valve sealings was replaced and the valve seats was machined/(whatever you call it when done by hand) 

Lapped 

[John B]

I have been keeping up with this thread with great interest and along with every one else I hope the problem has been fixed. Once you have tested the car a few times with no problems your faith in your car will return and the past problems will be history. Enjoy your caravan and I will also keep my fingers crossed that all will be well.

[Doggie 1]

This is good news.   

[sundiz]

After this long battle there is still one big question; does the "new" head have new glow plugs or did the leave the old ones?

I had severe issues once with my old car. It took months after the fix before I started fully trust the car again. Driving with a faulty car can be real stressful.

[Asterix]

When they got the used head they made sure the glow plugs were removed before purchase and installed the ones I had intended to install... 

[cruiserfied]

Fingers crossed for you mate. I know what its like to driveva car you have little faith in, the Cherokee i have recently replaced got hot if driven any more than 1/2 hour. Its a major stress on the mind.
Hopefully all will be good now.

[Asterix]

Now I'm getting a bit nervous, because I'm about to buy my first caravan. 

@Magle go for it. The i30 is a fine caravan towcar. Not the fastest car, of course, but when on the way with the van, you're on holiday, not on the run... 

Fell free to PM me if any questions about towing the caravan...