Head Gasket and Pressure Testing
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Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Western PA
'93 300TE 4-Matic
Head Gasket and Pressure Testing
After seeing a lot of oil in coolant reservoir I took my '93 300TE (M103 with 59,000 miles) to dealer. From reading all the posts I suspected a head gasket. They said the pressure testing did not indicate a head gasket and oil is getting into coolant after driving the car a while. They did not rule it out but said it might be cracks in engine head. I took the car back since they are asking for a fortune to fix it.
How likely is it that it's a cracked engine head versus a head gasket? There are no other oil leaks (other than from front seals).
What are your experiences guys?
Thanks.
How likely is it that it's a cracked engine head versus a head gasket? There are no other oil leaks (other than from front seals).
What are your experiences guys?
Thanks.
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Oil in the water normally means headgasket. Is there also water in the oil ie. milky foam under the oil filler?
The other thing it could be is a faulty radiator mixing coolant with gear oil. Might be worth checking.
The other thing it could be is a faulty radiator mixing coolant with gear oil. Might be worth checking.
