1995 BMW 318 Suspected Head Gasket Problem

1995 BMW 318
92,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RICHARD BAILEY
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I have a 318iS Coupe that is runing fine. Just had new Radiator fitted. Havn't used car for a while due to illness and when I checked the oil level, there was a small amount of a creamy deposit on the bottom of the dip stick.Not a lot but I am worried that it might be the Head Gasket on it's way out! I have been told that it maybe "condensation", as the vehicle has not been used for a while. Any advice would be great and would there be any other tell tale signs I could look out for.
Many thanks
Richard
Dec 20, 2007 at 9:16 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Open the oil fill cap, any milk in there too? Try changing the PCV, yours may not be operating properly...If it persists, have a block test done, this will determine if exhaust fumes are present in the antifreeze.
Dec 20, 2007 at 9:37 AM