Engine problem on P38 2.5 diesel 1995:
Ran well since bought 2 years ago. After a short journey on the motorway the water expansion pipe burst, most of the engine oil had entered the water system.
Removed cylinder head, one centre head bolt loose -the thread was stripped. Had a helicoil inserted, used new head bolts and replaced head with another second hand head because of cracks showing between the valves and injectors.
It then ran ok for a week apart from poor starting when hot (started ok cold). After a 2 hour run on motorway it suddenly overheated when pulling off motorway, this time water had got into the oil. I have checked the block and head for signs of warping, both seem ok. No threads are stripped and there are no visible signs of where it has been leaking across the head gasket.
I feel it may be a waste of time putting another head gasket on, has anyone got any suggestions?
Ran well since bought 2 years ago. After a short journey on the motorway the water expansion pipe burst, most of the engine oil had entered the water system.
Removed cylinder head, one centre head bolt loose -the thread was stripped. Had a helicoil inserted, used new head bolts and replaced head with another second hand head because of cracks showing between the valves and injectors.
It then ran ok for a week apart from poor starting when hot (started ok cold). After a 2 hour run on motorway it suddenly overheated when pulling off motorway, this time water had got into the oil. I have checked the block and head for signs of warping, both seem ok. No threads are stripped and there are no visible signs of where it has been leaking across the head gasket.
I feel it may be a waste of time putting another head gasket on, has anyone got any suggestions?