Hello All,
While changing over to my winter wheels on my 'trusty' '98 forester, I decided to take a look at the fluids and suspension components. Lower Ball joints need to be replaced for sure, but the most concerning problem is the muddy looking coolant in my overflow tank. I took a quick whiff and I could smell oil
. As a modern day citizen I made a quick google search and 95% of the time this means head gasket failure. I check the gasket and there is no visible leaking from the gasket--completely dry. What IS leaking is the valve cover gaskets and well as what looks like to be the timing cover (I dont know why this is). Does anyone have an idea what might be the issue? Is there any explanation as to why the coolant would be oily besides the head gasket? I DO know that I will definitely be flushing the whole cooling system. I wouldn't think much of it normally, but ill be traveling in mid January and hopefully not have the engine crap out on me.
Thanks,
Mike
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While changing over to my winter wheels on my 'trusty' '98 forester, I decided to take a look at the fluids and suspension components. Lower Ball joints need to be replaced for sure, but the most concerning problem is the muddy looking coolant in my overflow tank. I took a quick whiff and I could smell oil
Thanks,
Mike
YouTube link showing above: oil in coolant 98 forester - YouTube