1997 BMW 118d Repair Question
Topics covered: Cylinder head, Radiator, Blown head gasket.
Mileage: 199,000 miles.
Mileage: 199,000 miles.
Asked on February 11, 2011
White smoke
Enter your question...My car is blowing white smoke and overheating still after radiator and thermostat changed.....Bmw 528e 1997
Asked by BlacktraAnswer
Replied on February 11, 2011
The radiator may have been your original problem but the subsequent overheating it caused has likely led to a blown head gasket. You need to have chemical tests done to confirm that.
Replied on February 11, 2011
1997 would have it be a 528i. It is likely a failed cylinder head casting, when overheated they crack, I have a source for a replacement cylinder head complete.
