Water in oil

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My girlfriend has a 1994 1.2 Vauxhall Corsa. The is loads of yellowy
coloured gunk in the oil which I can only assume is water. However
the car does not over heat and doesn't really use any oil or water.
The only problem is that it does chugg a bit every now and then. Any
ideas on the problem? I was thinking the head gasket but there are no
oil/water leaks externally. any help/advice appreciated.
 
When you say "in the oil" do you mean all over the filler cap?
Cars suffer from this emulsion like stuff when they do short journeys -
caused by cold air passing over hot engine, you get condensation in the
engine - cars doing short journeys never really dry it all out - you get
lots in rocker covers. If the car isn't using any water or over heating
don't worry - give it an oil change and use quality oil.
 
When you say "in the oil" do you mean all over the filler cap?
Cars suffer from this emulsion like stuff when they do short journeys -
caused by cold air passing over hot engine, you get condensation in the
engine - cars doing short journeys never really dry it all out - you get
lots in rocker covers. If the car isn't using any water or over heating
don't worry - give it an oil change and use quality oil.
 
Oops - pressed send twice - sorry - bloody hangover has even got to my
finger.
 
As long as it stays above waist height and away from my you-know-what I can
cope.
 
She only does short journeys anyway because I normally end up doing
all the driving in our house! So that could be it but she has been
complaining of the car chugging and cutting out?? I serviced it only
a couple of thousand miles ago plugs, leads filter the lot. I'll
change the oil again and see if it makes any difference. Not today
mind because i've got a bad head, my hangovers affected my whole body
it's like i'm learning to walk again i keep bumping into things!
 
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