Re: <E30> Head Bolts + Oil/Water

[Dog-n-Hog <woody@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I replaced mine a few months ago, and noticed the exact same conditions.
I suspect the water droplets are condensation.

I too had/have no smoking conditions, and have experienced no problems
since the head bolt replacement.  Maybe the oil/water is not abnormal.

Norm

Mike Moore wrote:

> During my replacement of the dreaded hex head bolts with Torx bolts, I
> noticed there was a lot of oil on a few of the bolts at the threaded end
> and small water droplets on two other at the center of the bolt.  One of
> the "water" bolts was on the exhaust side.  Is it normal for the bolts
> to have oil at the end of the threads?  I trust the water droplets are a
> bad sign; maybe a bad head gasket.  I notice no blue or white smoke from
> the exhaust at any time.
>
> Comments on the source of the oil and water?  Is the water just
> condensation or?  Are there known problems with the eta engine in this
> area?
>
> Thanks in advance for the advise.
>
> Mike -- 1986 325ea 163K Sharked
>
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