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But no water showing in the oil. This is my daughter's car, and I became involved in it's repair when I returned home to Tahiti.

The automobile is a Opel Corsa Elegance 1686cc 2002 model Diesel DTi

The mechanic had the car torn down and at the time thought it was a head gasket, but the replacement of that did not fix the problem. I asked if they had observed the head gasket removal and if there was a discolored place between the water and oil holes on the head or the block and they said they didn't know. The mechanic then told me that it was the oil cooler and I ordered a new one from Vauxhall in London and now 3 months later she is showing oil in the water again>

I am not sure if they cleaned the water radiator and it's lines after the replacement of the oil cooler so I am going to put in some detergent and run the car to see if that rid's me of the problem.

I would like to know where the oil cooler is in the circuit is it on the pressurized side of the oil pump or on the return side? I am also in the process of trying to find a repair manual on this car.

Ok, just finished puttihg detergent in the water circuit and man what a lot of oil and carbon washed out, I rinsed out the overflow resivoir and the water is staying oil free now, but want to make a drive and check it afterwards.

One thing for certain, the mechanics here in the outer islands know nothing about the newer cars and the computer circuits etc. In order to have a car repaired, we must ship the car to Papeete and take it to the service center which means around a thousand dollars per trip at a minimum...

I am going to be looking for the readout cable and the codes for this car.

If there is anyone in the forum that owns one and has experience or can tell me where I can order manuals parts guides etc. I would be very appreciative.

Ken Jackson
CPO USN RET