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rover30076
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I realize that this may be an impossible diagnosis without being able to see the problem, but I will describe as best as possible, maybe someone has had the same issue.
97, D1, I have "something" all over the front of the motor and belt driven accessories. I say something because I am not sure whether I have a coolant leak and its cleaning the oil and other grime off of the motor, or whether I actually do have an oil leak. Either way, I can smell a faint coolant odor. As you can imagine, being on the front of the motor it's being slung by the fan, pulleys and belt, making the source tough to pinpoint.
The oil level is relatively unchanged over the last 900 miles (just made a two-day, 850 mile trip), maybe lost a 1/4 of a quart. The oil was changed just prior to the trip. Not sure how much, if any, coolant I have lost.
My first fear was heads, but I can't detect any water in the oil, and the motor still runs very strong - even when pushed, and doesn't get hot.
I am waiting for the engine to cool to degrease it and try to find out what the issue is. Any input is appreciated.
97, D1, I have "something" all over the front of the motor and belt driven accessories. I say something because I am not sure whether I have a coolant leak and its cleaning the oil and other grime off of the motor, or whether I actually do have an oil leak. Either way, I can smell a faint coolant odor. As you can imagine, being on the front of the motor it's being slung by the fan, pulleys and belt, making the source tough to pinpoint.
The oil level is relatively unchanged over the last 900 miles (just made a two-day, 850 mile trip), maybe lost a 1/4 of a quart. The oil was changed just prior to the trip. Not sure how much, if any, coolant I have lost.
My first fear was heads, but I can't detect any water in the oil, and the motor still runs very strong - even when pushed, and doesn't get hot.
I am waiting for the engine to cool to degrease it and try to find out what the issue is. Any input is appreciated.