milky dipstick after new headgasket

[m3f_Ajcanadian]

So, after getting a new head gasket, resurfacing the head for my s50. We started the car for the first time today. It fired right up. Drove it around the block. It, was smoking bad (white) but we put maybe 1 mile on it even that. So, I guess there is some old coolant that needs burning off. But the dipstick ws very very milky. Is this normal?

[m3f_moezer]

That is not normal ur oil is mixing with antifreeze witch leads me to say that the gasket was not put on right or was tightened too much u have damaged the gasket u gotta take every thing apart and check the gasket theres no other way around it


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[m3f_Ajcanadian]

That is not normal ur oil is mixing with antifreeze witch leads me to say that the gasket was not put on right or was tightened too much u have damaged the gasket u gotta take every thing apart and check the gasket theres no other way around it



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But the gasket was put on right and everything was torqued down to factory specs

[m3f_bluptgm3]

Got milk!!???!!

Gotta’ come apart again!!!


Head needs to be checked for flatness, potentially so does the block.


What head gasket did you use?

What procedure did you follow for installing the head?


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[m3f_Braymond141]

Did you change the oil after the work? If you did not, it’s expected that you dumped coolant all in the block if this was your first time.


Headgasket brand is critical too. Victor Reinz is known to not seal. Elring is what you want.


List out the torque sequence you used and all the additional hardware you replaced.

[m3f_Technician_Dude]

White smoke and contaminated oil sure makes it sound like the new HG isn't doing its job.

[m3f_Ajcanadian]

Got milk!!???!!

Gotta’ come apart again!!!



Head needs to be checked for flatness, potentially so does the block.



What head gasket did you use?

What procedure did you follow for installing the head?





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We used an Elring. Bentley book

[m3f_Ajcanadian]

Did you change the oil after the work? If you did not, it’s expected that you dumped coolant all in the block if this was your first time.



Headgasket brand is critical too. Victor Reinz is known to not seal. Elring is what you want.



List out the torque sequence you used and all the additional hardware you replaced.

Correct, that's what I thought. And it was like 9pm when we put everything back together. WE started it. But the idle was fluctuating and it was stupid loud since the headers weren't connected to the exhaust. We thought the timing wasn't right. But we turned it off. Saw the idle hose fell off. Put it back. Started it again, VICTORY! We put the cooling system on. Bled it. Then drove it around the block. WHITE SMOKE and milky dipstick.



I used the victor reinz headgasket kit but I did not use the VR headgasket since you told me how they don't fit well. I got an elring from FCP. I'm going to return the VR headgasket and see if I can get some $$ in return for the Elring headgasket.



I don't remember everything on top of my head but we used the bently manual for reference. We evend id the 90 degree turns for the headgasket. I read somewhere after the first start you need to tighten the headgasket bolt is this true?

[m3f_Braymond141]

With new OEM bolts (you cannot reuse the old ones)

30NM

90 Degree

90 Degree


Sounds like you got that part right. You sure it was correctly seated on the dowels and the dowels were not crushed?


Do a compression test and then you'll know if you should proceed with other ways to resolve it.

[m3f_Ajcanadian]

With new OEM bolts (you cannot reuse the old ones)

30NM

90 Degree

90 Degree


Sounds like you got that part right. You sure it was correctly seated on the dowels and the dowels were not crushed?


Do a compression test and then you'll know if you should proceed with other ways to resolve it.

Yeah, OEM bolts. Like after ur first start up you have to go check all the bolts again.


I am sure they aren't crushed. Doing this job my first time I think the head gasket wasn't seated properly.


Did an oil change. Started the car operating temp. It's smoking. Thought it'd burn off. 4 laps around a short block it's smoking. Pull the dipstick it's yellowy


Friend, said we probably didn't get the back 2 bolts close to the cowl a full 90 degree turn. And I'm like yes we did a 45 degree turn. And theres a coolant passage back there. Will I get lucky after tightening that bolt

[m3f_Braymond141]

I think you have a crushed dowel keeping the head up. That's assuming you have a good head (no cracks) and did everything else right.


And no you are not supposed to check the bolts again. They are one time use. You can't redo the torque sequence.

[m3f_Ajcanadian]

I think you have a crushed dowel keeping the head up. That's assuming you have a good head (no cracks) and did everything else right.



And no you are not supposed to check the bolts again. They are one time use. You can't redo the torque sequence.

Huh gotcha, I don't know if this helps or not. Car only smokes when it reaches it's operating temp. The check engine light is on for 02 sensors. Which means coolant went thru the exhaust= Smoke (new headgasket) but the milky dipstick in the new oil? It's cold in Ohio (moisture maybe)

[m3f_Pierre i am]

Bro everyone is explaining to you what the issue is. Why even ask if you are in denial of the answer?

[m3f_Braymond141]

Do a compression test please.

[m3f_Ajcanadian]

Do a compression test please.

Doing it today. Ordered a headgasket and head bolts last night. My guess is the head gasket. But my friend thinks its the bolts but I'll find out soon