May have a blown head gasket

[Need4Speed83]

Has anyone ever heard of or experienced this problem?? I was driving home from the Braves game the other night in my 191,000 mile 94 325is. When I got to my exit ramp and came to a stop, the oil light and the battery light came on and the car shut off on me and would not start back up. There was a lot of smoke coming from under the hood and it smelt like some serious oil or rubber when I smelt inside the wheel well. My local auto shop says that they can not work on the car because it isn't their specialty and gave me the number to Massey Automotive off the 120 loop in Marietta. Does anyone know about how much it will cost to fix if it is a blown head gasket? Does anyone have any other shop they reccommend to repair BMW's close to Kennesaw or Marietta area? Massey Auto wants $115 to run a diagnostic which I am guessing that is pretty typical from what I have been hearing so far. Any input or advice is greatly appreciated. The car will start up but is making engine noise and exhaust combustion is coming from the radiator. I just hope it doesn't end up costing so much that I have to sell her. It's an actual M-Technic car.

[Mitch]

DAAAAMN man NOOOOOOO!! I'm sorry to hear that man. We need one of our technicians to chime in here. Exhaust gases in the radiator is not good my friend. Keep us posted....:(

[Philip]

Buy my 325IS when I settle with AllState and use the M50 from it.

[Trout]

My advice is:

http://barfblog.foodsafety.ksu.edu/shot.glass.jpg

then:

http://theithacan.org/blogs/collegeave/files/2007/11/beer.jpg

[blackstig]

My advice is:

http://barfblog.foodsafety.ksu.edu/shot.glass.jpg

then:

http://theithacan.org/blogs/collegeave/files/2007/11/beer.jpg

Trout, you are my newest idol on Club Bimmer . . . .more posts like that and you might take Phil's spot, LOL!

Seth, I dunno, you may have a blown HG but usually there are more vociferous symptoms than that . . .mainly oil collecting around the engine where the head meets the block . . .white smoke from the exhaust . . .oil in coolant and/or vice versa . . . I would say swing it by my house and we can take a look at her, crack her open and get to work . . .wait . . .am I still talking about cars?

Yeah . . .anyhow, check for those things, see if you have a milkey solution where your oil used to be, rev the engine check for hesitation, check for white smoke . . .also, I know this sounds goofy, but smell your exhaust, if it smells sweet you're most likely burning coolant.

-Dave

[GCR]

Has anyone ever heard of or experienced this problem?? I was driving home from the Braves game the other night in my 191,000 mile 94 325is. When I got to my exit ramp and came to a stop, the oil light and the battery light came on and the car shut off on me and would not start back up. There was a lot of smoke coming from under the hood and it smelt like some serious oil or rubber when I smelt inside the wheel well. My local auto shop says that they can not work on the car because it isn't their specialty and gave me the number to Massey Automotive off the 120 loop in Marietta. Does anyone know about how much it will cost to fix if it is a blown head gasket? Does anyone have any other shop they reccommend to repair BMW's close to Kennesaw or Marietta area? Massey Auto wants $115 to run a diagnostic which I am guessing that is pretty typical from what I have been hearing so far. Any input or advice is greatly appreciated. The car will start up but is making engine noise and exhaust combustion is coming from the radiator. I just hope it doesn't end up costing so much that I have to sell her. It's an actual M-Technic car.

Its possible that your "exhaust gas" may be a smoked (or missing) belt deflection pulley. Its located just behind the radiator and if the bearing locks up it will smoke the belt. It will also make the car hard to start due to drag on the belt. Did the temp gauge spike to hot?

[Trout]

Trout, you are my newest idol on Club Bimmer . . . .more posts like that and you might take Phil's spot, LOL!

-Dave

Thanks Stig - us non BMW owners (yet BMW lovers) have to stick together

Phil - I would never try to take your spot.

The fact your engine cut off is bad, but a blown head gasket is not that big of a problem. I will be fixing my leaky one this weekend and it is a cheap fix. Hopefully your EMS shut your motor down because of the temperature and nothing else. A little motor oil leaking out and burning off of your motor should not hurt anything. Keep an eye on it because it can get really serious really fast. Just don't drive and/or keep your fluids in check. I have been driving my car for a month with a slight leak and have damaged nothing.

[Philip]

Trout, you are my newest idol on Club Bimmer . . . .more posts like that and you might take Phil's spot, LOL!

Seth, I dunno, you may have a blown HG but usually there are more vociferous symptoms than that . . .mainly oil collecting around the engine where the head meets the block . . .white smoke from the exhaust . . .oil in coolant and/or vice versa . . . I would say swing it by my house and we can take a look at her, crack her open and get to work . . .wait . . .am I still talking about cars?

Yeah . . .anyhow, check for those things, see if you have a milkey solution where your oil used to be, rev the engine check for hesitation, check for white smoke . . .also, I know this sounds goofy, but smell your exhaust, if it smells sweet you're most likely burning coolant.

-Dave

And the award for Big Word of the Day goes to.....

[blackstig]

And the award for Big Word of the Day goes to.....

LOL! You're such a clown . . .

-Dave

[Need4Speed83]

Thanks guys for the input... I think I am going to have the car towed over to Massey's and have a diagnostics ran on it. I will keep you guys in the loop

[dinanm3atl]

It "could" be a blown head gasket but did anything happen leading up to this? Or did you stop and then "poof"?

[SOUTHERNBIMMER]

Seth, I dunno, you may have a blown HG but usually there are more vociferous symptoms than that . . .mainly oil collecting around the engine where the head meets the block . . .white smoke from the exhaust . . .oil in coolant and/or vice versa . . . I would say swing it by my house and we can take a look at her, crack her open and get to work . . .wait . . .am I still talking about cars?

Yeah . . .anyhow, check for those things, see if you have a milkey solution where your oil used to be, rev the engine check for hesitation, check for white smoke . . .also, I know this sounds goofy, but smell your exhaust, if it smells sweet you're most likely burning coolant.

-Dave

:nono:With what was described I wouldn't recommend driving, running or revving the engine what so ever. Running it at all may end it all together. If you really suspect a blown head gasket and it's not obvious due to coolant in the oil or vice versa then do a compression test.

[Need4Speed83]

It "could" be a blown head gasket but did anything happen leading up to this? Or did you stop and then "poof"?



No, it was running just fine before it "just stopped and poofed" on me. lol You know though, thinking back, there were a couple of times I think while I was in the parking lot at Turner Field following everybody around the cones and down the isles looking for a spot that the car kind of stalled on me. I don't think it was because of me and letting out the clutch too soon without giving gas.. (I do know how to drive a stick in traffic without a car stalling on me) You think that may tie into it??

[Dominic49]

No, it was running just fine before it "just stopped and poofed" on me. lol You know though, thinking back, there were a couple of times I think while I was in the parking lot at Turner Field following everybody around the cones and down the isles looking for a spot that the car kind of stalled on me. I don't think it was because of me and letting out the clutch too soon without giving gas.. (I do know how to drive a stick in traffic without a car stalling on me) You think that may tie into it??



sounds like your thermostat housing cracked and your water pump siezed...

has the water pump ever been changed?


did you lose powersteering?


i'm 80% sure its just the water pump. I can do it :D

[dinanm3atl]

sounds like your thermostat housing cracked and your water pump siezed...

has the water pump ever been changed?


did you lose powersteering?


i'm 80% sure its just the water pump. I can do it :D

It does.

Check the front end of the engine and report back.

[Need4Speed83]

I may be able to go check out the car tomorrow at the shop where it's at. If not, then I will on Monday for sure. I will let you guys know.

[Rockabilly_rebel513]

Damn Sucks to hear that. Its kind scary too bc my E36 is also Around 190,000+ miles. Should I B Worried?

[Dominic49]

Damn Sucks to hear that. Its kind scary too bc my E36 is also Around 190,000+ miles. Should I B Worried?

check your thermostat housing/water pump

if not replaced
replace!!!








anyword on the car?

[Stretch]

Im with Dominic on this one. It really sounds like the water pump seized up.

Aluminum TStat Housing
New TStat
Metal Impeller Water Pump

Should be able to get everything for around $150 or so. Easy fix in the driveway.

[Need4Speed83]

OK.... here's the deal.... The M-Technic is DEAD!!!! Plain and simple. It will cost me about $3,500 to fix it up. The Mechanic told me that the Cylinder Head would have to be replaced and also the Coolant Reservoir Tank is busted and he thinks the radiator might be too. Any bids on this Junker???

[blackstig]

1 DOLLAR!

No, seriously . . .it's going to cost that much? I highly doubt that . . . I would say keep your car, it's very beautiful, there are a LOT of connections on this forum. Talk to Philip, Alan, Jon Alan, Mitch . . .these guys are a GREAT source for finding the best deals and I'm sure they can get you going for under that price in parts. And who knows, they may even be able to get you a hook up on the labor.

I say ride it out until it's absolutely positive that you're going to have to sell, lots of resources available here bro!

-Dave

[Rockabilly_rebel513]

Ouch! I feel Your Pain

[Philip]

OK.... here's the deal.... The M-Technic is DEAD!!!! Plain and simple. It will cost me about $3,500 to fix it up. The Mechanic told me that the Cylinder Head would have to be replaced and also the Coolant Reservoir Tank is busted and he thinks the radiator might be too. Any bids on this Junker???

No joke Seth, you must not sell that car with those wheels on it. I have dibs on them if you decide to part with M-Technic.

[Need4Speed83]

I could really use what few dollars I get for this car for a down payment on a new truck. I am also selling the Corvette. I'm just through with sports cars for now until I get out of school.

[Need4Speed83]

I do still have the original Motorsport wheels that I can throw back on the car.. how much you give me for the BBS's with like new tires? They are 18's

[Need4Speed83]

Just in case anyone wanted to view the car and read her tombstone, you can see it here...

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1006887

[blackstig]

Well your decision is your own my friend, I still think you're freakin awesome, simply because your name is Seth . . .it almost sounds cretacious . . .LOL! Yes . . .like a dinosaur! HAHAHA! My name is Seth . . .FEAR ME!

Is the Corvette paid off? Hmmm . . .nah, I'm selling the Miata for the same reason you're getting rid of your sports cars so I am definitely with you on the school thing bro.

I will probably wind up drifting a Corvette before I die however.

[Need4Speed83]

lol... I owe about $13k on the Vette

[blackstig]

Hmmmm, I wonder if I can simply ask my bank to transfer that loan . . .I shouldn't, but I would looooooove to own a Vette . . .the Bullitt would remain the M3 Killer and the Vette could be my M5 Killer . . .OOOHHHH or AMG Killer . . .HAH! *dreams*

.

[Need4Speed83]

haha... The Vette makes about 400 to the wheels so I'm pretty sure it could handle an AMG. My old Z06 I had was almost stock and beat a Turbo 911

[Justin]

Did he tell you why the cylinder head had to be replaced?? I think you should get one of our sponsors to look at it and make sure this shop isn't screwing you over...... Its a rare car and i would hate to see it go to the junkyard:no:.

[e30bmw]

the Bullitt would remain the M3 Killer and the Vette could be my M5 Killer

People on this forum like to go around turns though....

[Justin]

OOOOOOOOO Owned!

[blackstig]

OOOOOOOOO Owned!

Pfft, barely . . .I love the affection though :001_wub:

[Need4Speed83]

How much will it cost me though to have another place look at it? I keep spending and spending and I'm running out of $$$ just to have it looked at and keep being told it's internal.

[Justin]

Just Pm Alan at GCR i bet he will take a look at it for free! He is a very honest guy, he wont lie to you. Its worth a try......

[Stretch]

^ x2...

You would have had to blow that motor sky high to warrant needing the entire head replaced. Most likely all it needs is to be decked by a machine shop ($50-$100) and have a new head gasket installed. I would hate to see that thing get parted out or go to the crusher when it could take a little time get get it back up and running.

[blackstig]

^ x2...

You would have had to blow that motor sky high to warrant needing the entire head replaced. Most likely all it needs is to be decked by a machine shop ($50-$100) and have a new head gasket installed. I would hate to see that thing get parted out or go to the crusher when it could take a little time get get it back up and running.

^^^

This man speaks truth . . . .worst case scenario, you need a new valve, I would just get performance parts at that point, still not 3500 bucks worth of work. That's why I was taken so far aback when you said that, my 540i had the 4.4l in it and it wasn't 3500 to put an entire engine in it. . . .

-Stig

[Dominic49]

hell for 3500 you can swap in an s50..... you should pick up a new m50 and let me and justin swap it for you :D me and him are cheap... couple meals and few cases of Dr. Pep and she'll be back and running :D

[Justin]

^ word we work for food lol!

[88e28]

lol... I owe about $13k on the Vette

Cash 13k I'll take it.

[blackstig]

Cash 13k I'll take it.

You sure you can handle a car with power and torque?

Watch out now, your "handling" and "control" may stem from a severe case of slow-car-disease.

[Need4Speed83]

You sure you can handle a car with power and torque?

Watch out now, your "handling" and "control" may stem from a severe case of slow-car-disease.


ROFL!!!!!!!! The Vette is selling for $24,000. How can I contact Alan? What is his Username?

[timnreba]

Alan is GCR on this thread. Or just dial 770-649-8700

[Need4Speed83]

cool, thanks

[Justin]

Let us know what happens.....

[Need4Speed83]

I'm pending a sale with a guy from the BimmerForum.. he is offering $3,000 and I get to keep the exhaust, wheels, and a couple other misc. parts that don't have anything to do with the original M-Technic"ness" of the car

[e30bmw]

I'm pending a sale with a guy from the BimmerForum.. he is offering $3,000 and I get to keep the exhaust, wheels, and a couple other misc. parts that don't have anything to do with the original M-Technic"ness" of the car

See what happens with Alan before you sell.

[Justin]

Word, thats what i have been telling him!

[Need4Speed83]

I don't have ANY MONEY I can spend on the car.. not even to buy parts. I hate to let it go guys, I just can't afford any more money on the car. = (

[Need4Speed83]

I'm a broke college student working a ****EY part time restaraunt job

[Justin]

OOO I see well then 3k isn't bad plus you can sell the other parts and probably make money on the car!:luxhello:

[Need4Speed83]

Yea... if anyone wants an Active Auto Works exhaust and/or intake let me know. I may also pull a couple other things off the car. I will let everyone know

[Mitch]

I'd love to get my paws on that interior!

[Need4Speed83]

Car is still for sale and sitting in the parking lot at my complex. The interior looks a lot better now that I bought 2 brand new front door panels for the car. All it needs now is a little suede repair in the driver's seat and she's good to go.

[Justin]

PM me what you are asking for the car....