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swainwright1

New Member

• Apr 13, 2009

• #1

Hi new to this but need some advise? seem to be losing water but no visible sign of a leak! its running fine leak seems to be getting worse, and overheating, changed the oil the other day and there was water in the sump not a great deal but some? any ideas? changed stat runs fine until water level drops
steve

 

njh2

Active Member

• Apr 13, 2009

• #2

Hi.

Have a look through the previous threads and see if there is one with info on this fault. I think it is at the bottom of the forum page, but you'll have to check. Come back if you have any probs.

Cheers, Nick.

 

SpudH

Well-Known Member

• Apr 13, 2009

• #3

Unfortunately you more than likely have a blown head gasket. Get it checked out (sniff test) by a specialist.
Its the major downside of the P38 diesel, they are really prone to blowing the head gasket.

 

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manandvan

New Member

• Apr 14, 2009

• #4

or you can buy my bmw p38 engine with new head gasket?? at least you know your not gonna take your head off only to find it may be cracked???

 

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manandvan

New Member

• Apr 14, 2009

• #5

p.s. its 500 quid.