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pimpstaty5y
11-19-2008, 06:06 PM
Turns out my car has a bad headgasket :(. Is it worth my time for me and a few buddies to do this? I've searched for a DIY guide for the M60, and i can't find a decent one.

I have been running the car for a while since it has gone, but and their is water in the oil, did i screw up the engine for good, or can i still replace the gasket, and she will run good again.

Thanks for any help!:help
ArnZ
11-19-2008, 06:13 PM
Bentley E34 service manual has the DIY instructions
pimpstaty5y
11-19-2008, 06:47 PM
Bentley E34 service manual has the DIY instructions

Thanks, I remember there being a PDF of that floating around here. Would you happen to have it?
ArnZ
11-19-2008, 07:04 PM
heres the link

http://rapidshare.com/files/15455893...anual.pdf.html (http://rapidshare.com/files/15455893/Bentley_BMW_5-Series_Service_Manual.pdf.html)

click free user then wait 40 seconds or so. should work.
m60b30530i
11-19-2008, 11:11 PM
make sure you didnt warp the head / s i wouldnt drive any more until its fixed
Blauanzug
11-19-2008, 11:12 PM
you could temporarily fix it with some barslik..
pimpstaty5y
11-19-2008, 11:25 PM
you could temporarily fix it with some barslik..

explain...;)
tonyroc14
11-20-2008, 12:51 AM
as long as the car isnt overheating, i would think it would be fine for a short while. I wouldnt drive it too long like this tho, water isnt meant in the oillll
ross1
11-20-2008, 08:49 AM
Don't use Barsleak. It's too late, you have water in the oil and your bearings aren't being properly lubricated. Stop driving now or you are likely to own a parts car.
Barsleak will seal some radiator leaks but should only be regarded as a temporary fix. A failed headgasket requires replacement. Continued operation is playing with fire, check the price for a new engine or an overhaul.