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Old 22-12-2021, 07:32 AM   #28
bundybear75
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Default Re: TDCi (apparent) head gasket failure

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Originally Posted by Mondaveo View Post
Been looking to get a second professional opinion, and I've come across a mobile mechanic who operates locally with a specialisation in French cars (a former Citroen/Peugeot master mechanic who quit the dealership and went independent).

Mondeo, we know, runs the joint Ford-Peugeot-Citroen diesel engine and thus falls within his purview.

I've asked his thoughts on the photograph I got from the other mechanic and this is his take:


So weight of opinion is coming down handily on the side of this being a washdown stain and nothing to worry for.
You wouldn't be able to DM me his details - I need to get the glow plugs replaced in my Pug - looks like a s&*t of a job. Not sure I want to tackle it myself
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