[s-cars] Warped Head Symptoms?

[Tony Curran]

Hi All,

 

On another thread there was mention of loss of coolant and possible warping
of the head due to overheating.

 

My S6 experienced loss of coolant recently - blew it out through the
overflow tank cap. It appears that the thermostat was the culprit. There
were no telltale head gasket failure signs.

 

So, if the engine did overheat sufficiently to warp the head, what would the
symptoms be?

 

Also, when I ordered thermostat from local online source, this is the part
that arrived.

 

http://www.calorstatbyvernet.fr/CATALOGUE/Accueil/IBEAALTHSnpGUkN0aVVUSHRFAA
A?A8

 

It is somewhat different to the Wahler brand.

 

TIA

 

Tony

96 S6