Re: oil mixed with coolant is the classic sign

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Re: oil mixed with coolant is the classic sign Posted by AeroAndy [Email] (more from AeroAndy) on Mon, 7 Sep 2009 15:52:27

In Reply to: oil mixed with coolant is the classic sign, bmacb

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Leaking HG for sure. If you're absolutely sure it didnt overheat you can try checking the head bolt torque. But gasket is probably damaged. Not that hard to do by yourself but you need good tools. Search the bb.

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Car died in driveway last night with 20 yr. old driving, Lee Harris, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 10:42:54
- Re: Car died in driveway last night with 20 yr. old driving, hmattyj , Wed, 9 Sep 2009 20:07:06
- Like the gang says, head gasket time at your house, Noel, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 16:04:02
- It is indeed. If your car has more than 100k >, Bill Davies, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 14:38:28
- Re: Car died in driveway last night with 20 yr. old dri, Simon S, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 11:23:33
  - Re: Car died in driveway last night with 20 yr. old dri, Stephenie, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 13:53:13
- Just checked oil/oil is milky and collant oil film?, Lee Harris, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 11:01:22
  - oil mixed with coolant is the classic sign, bmacb , Mon, 7 Sep 2009 13:50:57
    - Re: oil mixed with coolant is the classic sign, AeroAndy, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 15:52:27 <-- Viewing This Message
      - AeroAndy, I am going to give it a shot; which tools etc, Lee Harris, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 19:54:36
        Re: Maybe this'll help (from SWEDECAR)..., Street , Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:24:51
        (RESPONSE) Maybe this'll help (from SWEDECAR)..., Lee Harris, Tue, 8 Sep 2009 14:20:32
        Re: (RESPONSE) Maybe this'll help (from SWEDECAR)..., Street , Tue, 8 Sep 2009 15:47:00
        (NEW RESONSE)to maybe this will help(SWEDECAR), Lee Harris, Tue, 8 Sep 2009 20:58:15
        Re: (NEW RESONSE)to maybe this will help(SWEDECAR), Street , Tue, 8 Sep 2009 22:40:54
        Re: (NEW RESONSE)to maybe this will help(SWEDECAR), AeroAndy, Tue, 8 Sep 2009 22:30:05
        Street/AeroAndy-Thanks for advise;proceeding now!, Lee Harris, Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:04:37
        Re: Street/AeroAndy-Thanks for advise;proceeding now!, AeroAndy, Wed, 9 Sep 2009 20:30:40
        Street/Aero:Camshaft cover won't budge?, Lee Harris, Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:00:41
        Camshaft cover came off; am proceeding., Lee Harris, Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:13:53
        How much more work to replace head gasket?, Lee Harris, Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:21:14
        Head bolts have wierd configuration(see message)?, Lee Harris, Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:21:47
        DO NOT TRY ANY OTHER SOCKET THAN E-16..., Street , Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:31:49
        Street: Thanks for tool info/I stopped to hear from you, Lee Harris, Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:39:20
        Don't stop now, first concentrate on the re-torque..., Street , Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:57:47
        Street/got your email/how do I take out thermostat?Lee, Lee Harris, Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:53:54
        All seems sealed now, however,no spark(help)?!, Lee Harris, Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:00:45
        Re: Also, as the others pointed out..., Street , Tue, 8 Sep 2009 10:28:48
      - How do I check head bolt torque?, Lee Harris, Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:37:41

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