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1995 BMW 318 Suspected Head Gasket Problem

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RICHARD BAILEY
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  • 1995 BMW 318
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 92,000 MILES
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
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Thursday, December 20th, 2007 AT 9:16 AM

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Tiny
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.
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