head-gasket

[Wombat7762@xxxxxxx]

I have had a similar problem with my 89 535 for about 7 months now. There's a
slow leak in the gasket, and I have to top off the coolant periodically.
There's a risk of a bigger leak developing due to the pressure, possibly with
catastrophic consequences, but it's largely been a short-haul car.

A fairly honest shop gave me the following estimate, which includes work tha
should be done when the top o' the engine is off: Remove carbon, check
surfaces for warpage, adjust valves. Parts: 14 head bolts: $50; gasket set
$162; labor (8 hrs.) $440. Total $700.

Good luck
Blake
89 535 i(s) w/extras including gasket leak
93 525 i
In a message dated 1/8/99 3:56:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, owner-bmw-
digest@domain.elided writes:

<< Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 21:32:57 -0500 (EST)
 From: Jason Cohen <cohenjm@domain.elided>
 Subject: head gasket.......
 
 	how much does it cost to repair a head gasket?  mine on my 535i
 '87 bmw is broken.  it's leaking anti-freeze into the oil.  thanks... >>

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