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Oil in Beta's coolant, where's the leak?
Posted: 09 Mar 2003, 23:05
by Bill
78 Beta Coupe 1756cc. Oil in coolant, I'm thinking head gasket, but is there any other source? No coolant in oil.
Oil stays fresh due to leak oil filter gasket leak. 1 qt/200miles. 60 psi when cold 28 psi at 3500rpm when warm.
Re: Oil in Beta's coolant, where's the leak?
Posted: 11 Mar 2003, 11:58
by Hamish
Bill,
I suggest the head gasket is the most likely culprit, if it's a mild leak you won't necessarily see coolant in oil until its too late.....!! Get it off before it's too late.
Re: Oil in Beta's coolant, where's the leak?
Posted: 19 Mar 2003, 21:44
by Keith Turner
Head gaskets are a weak spot on betas especially 2000's the distance between bores is tiny get a Spezzo gasket from Barry waterhouse Evo engineering They are superb bit more expensive but are Kevlar reinforced & have substantial metal fire rings around the bores check that your head & block are flat head may need a skim.