sludge in radiator

Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 10:22 pm

i was woundering if anyone has had this problem i have a deisel 1hz 80 series with saffari turbo and there is a greesy sludge oil in the radiator and over flow bottle but no water in the sump i was woundering if anyone has had this problem or heard of it and can help me out. just wondering if it might have something to do with a cracked head or the turbo.
all help would be greatly appreciated as i really dont want to rebuild the motor if i dont have too.

Joined: 07 Jul 2006 Location: Ipswich

When was the last time you changed the coolant. Might pay to give it a good flush and see if it comes back quickly or not, Is it using oil?

Joined: 21 May 2004 Location: Brisbane North

Is it auto with an internal trans cooler?

Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 11:54 am

RAY185 wrote:

Is it auto with an internal trans cooler?

5 speed manual mate

Joined: 21 May 2004 Location: Brisbane North

cun7s wrote:

RAY185 wrote:

Is it auto with an internal trans cooler?

5 speed manual mate

Oh well, sounds like it could be bad news for you then. As above, see how it goes after a good flush. Don't forget the heater.