325i touring water problem

[540itouring]

Hi , we have a 325i (H Reg) with a water problem. The water level goes down a bit every day with the coolant light comming on. I cant see any sign of water leaking but the oil looks a odd colour and think it may be a head fault ?. I also had the water system pressure tested (engine hot ) but tested ok but i wonder if the leak is from cold as the engine runs lumpy when cold. Please could you help with info of common problems and links etc. Thanks for your help

[Davenotouring]

Hi there,

My 325i touring was using coolant recently, and it turned out to be a head fault.

Have a look here for symptoms, these are pictures which I took last week.

Does the car overheat at all?

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... pic&t=5501

[Geeman]

Jesus... they're bad pics Dave! Well... they're good pics, but you know what I mean!

[Davenotouring]

Thanks Giles!

It was a right state!

This is the bad end of the scale!

[e30nerd]

I've had water pump gasket weap before, that may be worth a check

[Richy325iTouring]

also check the rad i had a hole in my rad and didnt realise was looking ages forthis leak and found it by accident
glad i did cos i as going bloody nuts