mayonaisse in oil filler cap

colm_mcm

Head gasket on the other half's micra is going I think, heard that putting mayonaise in the oil filler cap is a quick fix

Any recommendations on what brand to use, Hellmans is expensive, would Tesco value stuff do the job just as good.

bladebrew

:D:D
check if someone has put mayonaisse there already, it may be too late:D

Guy:Incognito

colm_mcm wrote: »

Head gasket on the other half's micra is going I think, heard that putting mayonaise in the oil filler cap is a quick fix

Any recommendations on what brand to use, Hellmans is expensive, would Tesco value stuff do the job just as good.

Surely it being a Nisaan, Nissan doctor will have experience to guide you? AFAIK the Nissan branded stuff you get in main dealers is relabelled Hellmans.

colm_mcm

Any help appreciated

12 element

Don't forget to put an egg into the radiator too to stop any leaks occurring. A bit of olive oil in the brake fluid can also help stiffen up the brake pedal.

Nissan doctor

Lidl own brand mayo for the win:P

chillywilly

Try some man mayo.

kdevitt

colm_mcm wrote: »

Any help appreciated

Its a common mistake to use low-fat mayo - do not use this under any any circumstances, you need to use the full fat stuff.

A lot of people use own brand mayo from lidl or whatever, but you're better off sticking with a known brand like Hellmans. Don't use miracle whip or salad cream either - some people treat it like mayonaisse, but thats just plain wrong.

stevenmu

Little known fact: Light mayo is better for your car than the normal stuff. They make it 'light' by removing the fat and replacing it with oils to keep the same volume, and we all know oil is good for your engine. So don't eat the light stuff, it tastes horrible anyway, save it for your oil filler cap.

TheUsual

No, try brown sauce instead.

It's nice in yer tea as well.

Irish Fire

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colm_mcm

Sorted. Got some blenders in a sachet from supermacs

Thanks for the help. Car going great now.

My gf's 206 has head gasket problems also, will try this today.

colm_mcm

You'll need to use garlic mayo on a 206.

biko

Any1 no any thing?

I think too much mayo can distress the oil ladder but on my GFs Micra it worked wonders.

BuzzFish

Never heard of this right little trick. I've been using a little bit of crushed garlic and tabasco in to sort my gasket /ring problems.

unkel

colm_mcm wrote: »

Head gasket on the other half's micra is going

Thread failed there. Instead of Micra, you should have said Punto or 206

metzengerstein

TheUsual wrote: »

No, try brown sauce instead.

It's nice in yer tea as well.

its f**kin delish man !!!

ha ha ha ha

chillywilly

Lads, just wanted to say thanks to OP and other posters who suggested lidl mayo. I put it in this morning and it's running like a charm. Think I'm gonna put some speed holes in her too.

TheUsual

metzengerstein wrote: »

its f**kin delish man !!!

ha ha ha ha

:pac:

"You don't have the necessary celtic soul to listen to Clannad."

seamusfamous

Irish Fire wrote: »

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spiggotpaddy

posh feckers with your mayo,
whan i was a lad we had to mix margarine and cats urine
and even then we had to make our own gaskets.
and it was'nt easy cause you could never remember who had the spanner
although in fairness the hammer was easy enough to come by.

mickob16

Ye do know not to attempt mayo in the mighty Octavia!!!

gyppo

BuzzFish wrote: »

Never heard of this right little trick. I've been using a little bit of crushed garlic and tabasco in to sort my gasket /ring problems.

Definately this combo will give you some ring problems

Wetbench4

gyppo wrote: »

Definately this combo will give you some ring problems

Overheated ring causes expansions and strains in the ring. And i've heard they are hard to replace.:D

spiggotpaddy

gyppo wrote: »

Definately this combo will give you some ring problems

not if used in conjunction with petroleum jelly

Fey!

12 element wrote: »

Don't forget to put an egg into the radiator too to stop any leaks occurring. A bit of olive oil in the brake fluid can also help stiffen up the brake pedal.

You're better off with hair gel and half a viagra.

Bodhan

A bit of mayo mixed with a dab of pepper on the clinometer, then get a bucket of steam and pour it carefully over the downpipe, don't forget to adjust the giggling pin!
That should solve all your problems

Nissan doctor

mickob16 wrote: »

Ye do know not to attempt mayo in the mighty Octavia!!!

But you can use an octavia to transport as much mayo as you need in its boot!!:P

colm_mcm

Apparently Co. Mayo will fit if you fold the seats down.

blacktalons

remove radiator cap,place egg in hole (rad, not yer own ) open oil filler cap, gently pour in about half kilo of warm ball bearings,replace cap,get small frying pan and place on exhaust manifold,place rasher and sausage on pan.start engine :rolleyes:.when white smoke comes from exhaust ,brekky is done .mash egg into radiator to cure head gasket problem,:P

dharn

this thread is the best laugh iv had in ages motoring enthusiasts seem to be very witty, as well as good looking,:D and intelligent

mickob16

Nissan doctor wrote: »

But you can use an octavia to transport as much mayo as you need in its boot!!:P

The government are using Octavia's to transport all the billions from Ireland to Europe.Rumour has it each boot carries 5 billion.

dharn

any more cheap fixes for common problems cause i found that mayo fix mighty

seamusfamous

If u car fails an Nct on emissions drain a half litre of oil out of the car and replace with sugar it works a treat

dharn

no........ that sound like something someone would try or are you being serious

spiggotpaddy

a little for tip all octavia drivers; there is a spare oddments compartment
under the carpet in the boot, this can be used for carrying a stash of
brown paper bag for over your head,
and remember to keep a good supply,because no matter how fastidious you are,
there is nothing to stop your wife's blowing off,
and the more pertinent drivers could recognise you by aaaociation.


only joshing ye.