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dutchbmw
12-30-2003, 03:04 PM
Hello, I'm new on this forum................. ........so I don't know everything........

I have a problem with my beemer........... there's coolingfluid in the motoroil....
what must I do?????????????? HELP!!!

Greetzzzz Pieter

Beachcomer
12-30-2003, 08:35 PM
Well, Pieter, how good are you with a compression tester? Are you familiar with doing a compression check? Those are some "symptoms" of a blown head gasket. If you're not currently driving it, then don't start. You RISK further engine damage. Because if engine coolant is leaking into a cylinder and you try to start the car with the uncompressible, noncombustible fluid in there, serious damage (bent valves, bent rod, cracked piston, broken rings--you get the picture. If you're familiar with the troubleshooting and repair of a head gasket (cracked or warped head, are also possibilities) then dig in. If not, get it to your favorite repair shop. It won't be cheap (mainly labor prices).

dutchbmw
12-31-2003, 03:47 AM
Hello beachcomer, thanx for your information. I think i get as soon as possible to my repair shop, because i won't have a damaged engine! Maybe I will let them check the compression first, so in order to know if the head gasket is a gonner!

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