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Oil, antifreeze? dripping off trans... not good? (archive)
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Posted by James '82 733i on December 20, 2001 at 16:48:51:

I know that finding antifreeze in the oil is a horrific thing to discover, but I've got oil, coolant all leaking off the trans/trans crossmember.

I know there is an oil leak (and some burning) and I know there is a coolant leak, I havent been able to track either down for sure. I know near the back of my engine (between block and firewall) there is an oil leak somewhere, the coolant leak? you got me where that is for sure, but its somewhere near the rear of the engine compartment (I'm guessing). Also whilst checking my oil leval I noticed an ever so slight green tint to it, but whenever I change my oil there is no coolant in it (that I've noticed).

So where are my possible leaks (Hopefully is not the head/head gasket)? How do I know for sure I dont have antifreeze in the oil? If it is a cracked head or blown head gasket...whats the cheapest fix....(I hope it doesnt come to that)

Thanks,
~James

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