Head gasket and oil leak!! - Page 2

plug · 03-08-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

HG failure on S54 is common between cylinders, not to coolant.

Ah ok.

I wonder between having a better oil cooler and bigger radiator would it cool the engine enough on track days to prevent head gasket failure? Might be worth an investment to some folk.

**shimmy** · 04-08-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by plug

Ah ok.

I wonder between having a better oil cooler and bigger radiator would it cool the engine enough on track days to prevent head gasket failure? Might be worth an investment to some folk.

I'm leaning towards oil cooler

**AlexGTT** · 04-08-2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

I'm leaning towards oil cooler

Since mine had slight tendencies to rise water temps two years ago I've had no such issues since fitting improved oil cooler.

Not saying it'll solve everyone's issues, just giving my experiences.

As Shim mentioned, the OP should get compression checks asap.

jibm · 04-08-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

I'm leaning towards oil cooler

could be the answer to my oil leak perhaps?

plug · 04-08-2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

I'm leaning towards oil cooler

HPF do a nice one, a bit expensive though. Fuck that though, maybe a new radiator along with the oil cooler will solve peoples problems? HG can be expensive

**glendog74** · 04-08-2011, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by plug

HG can be expensive

Try around £2k...

I'll be having an uprated oil cooler fitted by Simpson soon

**shimmy** · 04-08-2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by glendog74

Try around £2k...

I'll be having an uprated oil cooler fitted by Simpson soon

Rob

Julian was Looking At a £300 Solution when i spoke to him At Brands.

Let's get him to Finalise His Plans for The Budget fix AND do 2

shane@mbtech · 04-08-2011, 09:30 AM

Fit a motorsport/tropical thermostat and see your water and oil temps run a lot cooler.

Far far cheaper than an oil cooler, but helps a great deal.

Running both will be even better still.

**shimmy** · 04-08-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by lawsy

Fit a motorsport/tropical thermostat and see your water and oil temps run a lot cooler.

Far far cheaper than an oil cooler, but helps a great deal.

Running both will be even better still.

Gonna try first

**glendog74** · 04-08-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by lawsy

Fit a motorsport/tropical thermostat and see your water and oil temps run a lot cooler.

I heard filling the expansion tank with this has the same effect?

04-08-2011, 09:30 AM	#18
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	Fit a motorsport/tropical thermostat and see your water and oil temps run a lot cooler. Far far cheaper than an oil cooler, but helps a great deal. Running both will be even better still.