HEAD GASKET *HELP!!!!!!!*

[spnrk0523]

Hello!
I feel like there's an oil leakage somewhere in my car.. But don't know what it is..
Took it a mechanic and they said I need to install my head gasket.

Any suggestions?

They said that the head gasket full installation fee is $1200+..

PLEASE HELP with some advises!!!!!!

 

[ranski]

do you trust the mechanic? if so then take onboard what he said

 

[mr wilks]

get a second or third opinion . , , , , ,only then start flapping
oh & welcome . pics please but not of the head gasket 8)

 

[TINO]

You mean you dont have one fitted!!! :?

 

[srhutch]

from whats been posted on here in the past there are many likely causes before the head gasket.

 

[spnrk0523]

Hey guys!

I appreciate all your replies..

@TINO- Does my oil leak when it's not fitted? Sorry if it's a stupid question but I'm a noob with car issues....

 

[Carol M]

Hey guys!

I appreciate all your replies..

@TINO- Does my oil leak when it's not fitted? Sorry if it's a stupid question but I'm a noob with car issues....

You can't not have a head gasket! Your engine would blow otherwise!

 

[spnrk0523]

OH NO..
Okay so I feel like there's an oil leakage in my car.. and it steams up... SOMETIMES.. on and off..

What could it be...??

 

[spnrk0523]

Hey guys!

I appreciate all your replies..

@TINO- Does my oil leak when it's not fitted? Sorry if it's a stupid question but I'm a noob with car issues....

You can't not have a head gasket! Your engine would blow otherwise!

I think something's wrong with the head gasket.. If so, does the oil leak and steam up? Please advise.
Thank you!

 

[TitanTim]

Is this on an E89? be very surprised if the head gasket has gone, not a usual BMW trait. A compression test should tell. Check the inside of the oil cap for any signs of water/mayonaise etc. What makes you think you have an oil leak?

Tim.

 

[Stuart Truman]

+1 on a compression test and check under the oil filler cap for white sludge. Also look at the coolant for traces of oil, loss of coolant etc etc.

If you've got a full service history and the head gasket has gone, I'd be putting in a call to BMW for a goodwill contribution.

In other news, Hello and Welcome! Hope you get it sorted soon