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FL1 TD4 trip computer slowly goes back to zero without starting the engine any idea guys

Solved Ok just to update everyone, I had been having cream appearing in my expansion tank for over 12 months, I was worried it was the Hg but being the bmw engine I figured unlikely. I changed the oil cooler first but alas still had the problem, next was the auto gearbox oil cooler which i...

Does anyone know where i can get the small plastic elbow which is on the top hose on the auto gearbox oil cooler. It snapped causing leak

Thanks I'll give it a try and let everyone know how I get on

Ah yes I know the little bugger now I changed that for the new mod kit when I did the air filter and thank you for your reply as always it's very much appreciated

Thank you so much for your advice and support I will do as you and John has suggested and keep monitoring it. Can you tell me what the PCV filter is ? I have recently changed all the oils and oil / air filters and the oil cooler but not sure about the PCV filter ?

Thanks Nodge m8

There was a creamy substance on the inside if the expansion cap, but since I've flushed it with just about everything it's nowhere near as bad but time will tell. There is no creamy stuff on the oil filler cap and never has been

Thanks Nodge mate you have just made my day, the car runs like a dream so your explanation couldnt have been better times as I have just read exactly the same from similar chemical dye tests. So I agree they arent to be trusted I will now momitor the coolant tank as it does look 100% better...

Hi everyone I flushed my system again and again, and it does look better but still showing signs of oil deposits. However my hg test kit arrived today so gave it a try it out and it now looks likely my hg is at fault. It took approx 3 mins for it to turn from blue to green so it looks like my...

Thanks Nodge I'll keep up.with the monthly flushes till it gets better. Great advice as always

Thanks m8 I'm gonna give this a try it sounds great so will let you know how I get on later today thanks again

Many thanks hippo I appreciate the help, so I understand I disconnect the lower pipe on the expansion tank that goes to the pump, then block the outlet nozzle on the tank. Then ?? At this point im a bit lost sorry. I did try directing the return pipe to the tank into a bucket and kept topping up...

Wow ive got a long way to go then ! Im gonna try a tester this week just to see if there are any fumes in the expansion tank that might point to a head gasket but hope its the oil cooler ive re placed

Many thanks im trying some dishwasher tablets tomorrow so onwards and upwards