paul.ascroft@bmw.co.za

New Member

• Dec 10, 2007

• #1

Anyone give me some guidance?
I have just bought a Disco II TD5 170000km, full service history and almost mint condition. However, I notice that the coolant level drops quite quickly. Done the usual checks for leaks etc but nothing visible. The oil is ok with no signs of emulsifying so I think the head gasket is ok. Somewhat baffled now so if anyone can give me pointers?

 

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Rambo4

New Member

• Dec 11, 2007

• #2

I just bought a Disco 2 v8 about a month ago. My coolant was leaking also so I took it in to my local shop and they said that I need a new head gasket. So I took it in to the nearest dealer to have it fixed. It could be the same deal with yours.

 

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jcbdigger1970

New Member

• Dec 13, 2007

• #3

loosing that amount of coolant would definately show up in the oil or bottle if it was a head gasket

 

paul.ascroft@bmw.co.za

New Member

• Dec 14, 2007

• #4

Thanks guys, Had the Rad tested today and it shows a leak and the head gasket is ok. Currently being fixed as we speak!

 

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PASTMASTER

Well-Known Member

• Dec 14, 2007

• #5

jcbdigger1970 said:

loosing that amount of coolant would definately show up in the oil or bottle if it was a head gasket

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Yes but not necessarily if it's a cracked head - a cracked exhaust port just shunts the coolant straight out the back. Keep an eye on coolant if you're replacing the rad - if the system is pressurising that can be enough to cause rad problems and replacing the rad may not cure the basic problem.