Head gasket failure on 750iL

[noodlesandsam]

I wish you and the 750 best of luck. It's a nice looking car. Let us know how it works out.

[darkstarmedia]

Well the car is leaking from every hose. the mechanic did a hatchet job on the car. I have it at another shop trying to figure what it will cost to make it right. So far, new thermostat, water pump, radiator, and water pump pulley. I am at the point of selling the car right now. I will not give the car away! I have plenty of room at my house so space isn't an issue. If I don't get $2500 as it sits, I will part it out.

Wow, that sucks....

If I were closer I might make an offer on the engine just for a spare...

Richard

[TheLadiesMan]

besides the leaks, how does it run? It's definitely not the headgasket, right?

[tonyro]

I was told today it is definitely not the head gasket! We'll see tomorrow when I get it back with a few new hoses and a new fan.

[tonyro]

Ok. I am getting the car back today. Everything is buttoned up and ready to go. No leaks! What started out as what I thought was a small coolant leak turned into a new radiator, thermostat, fan, pulley, belts and hoses and a complete nightmare along the way. I will post how things are after I get it tonight. Thanks for all the help. Tony

[noodlesandsam]

Yippie!! I hope you get to enjoy it for a bit.

[tonyro]

Well I finally got the car back. $2,000 later and running fine. Here are a few pictures. I may still attempt to sell the car soon. Let me know what you think. Thanks for the help along the way. Tony

[TheLadiesMan]

How much?

[tonyro]

Not sure on the price as of yet. I am about $5200 into car as it sits.

[tonyro]

I put the car up for sale. $6,000. I have it in the for sale section. Tony

[DL6297]

Found this old post that relates to my current problem of a confirmed blown head gasket. My inde mechanic did a compression test and various sorts of other diagnostics to the cooling system and is 100% confident it's the head gasket (on my 2000 750iL). Is there a real DIY fix? Mechanic is quoting $2000

[CPHES]

He had many leaks - but not a leaking head gasket. This is a complicated engine, so 2k could be fair. If the water pump is elderly, you will want to do that as well. You have to be skilled to attempt this yourself.

[740ilDuke]

Yep, a friend recently paid to have the water pump replaced along with a couple other things, ran $1100 - so $2000 for head gasket sounds close. Should be a write up on e38.org or bimmerboard.com - pretty sure i've seen one somewhere.