1994 BMW 316 Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Blown head gasket, Coolant.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on August 25, 2009
1994 BMW 316 Overheating
Engine Cooling problem
1994 BMW 316 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 160K miles
Hello, my car overheats within a mile of driving and have to constantly add engine coolant. It does not leak out anywhere and there is no white smoke coming out of the tailpipe either. I have changed my thermostat and the problem still exists. I checked my oil and it looks like a milk shake. I am aware that it is more than likely a blown head gasket, but is there anything I can do to salvage the car minus the entire tear down to fix it? I have heard of using K&W sealant but not sure of the results.
1994 BMW 316 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 160K miles
Hello, my car overheats within a mile of driving and have to constantly add engine coolant. It does not leak out anywhere and there is no white smoke coming out of the tailpipe either. I have changed my thermostat and the problem still exists. I checked my oil and it looks like a milk shake. I am aware that it is more than likely a blown head gasket, but is there anything I can do to salvage the car minus the entire tear down to fix it? I have heard of using K&W sealant but not sure of the results.
Asked by Scotty0Answer
Replied on August 25, 2009
Hi there,
Do not waste you time with magic fix in a can, they just don't work........ you will have to do this repair correctly, with having the head removed crack tested checked for warp and re straightened and surfaced anything short of this any you may as well toss your money out the window as you drive.....
Mark (mhpautos)
Replied on September 25, 2009
Hi,,
this is very annoying having problems like this in such cars..
and according to me the best method is to show the car to an expert who can deal with it best,,
there may be certain reasons for this problem...
and yeah i found this site very helping to,,,