justleicaman
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- Jul 26, 2025
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Recently I joined this terrific forum having come into possession of the ‘FROG’ 99 1.9 16V. Actually there is another Z3 a 1.8 with 58000 miles. The two cars were part of the estate of a good friend who passed away 1 yr ago. The two cars were acquired by my friend as projects. I’ve undertaken the job of getting the 1.8 back on the road for his mum & dad and I’ve acquired the Fiji Green Car for a lengthy rebuild.
I’ve now discovered that the 1.8 has a problem! It ticks over smoothly, and temp remains stable on tickover, however, drive the car for a very short distance or increase the revvs for 30 seconds and the temp gauge is soon in the red. There’s a bad misfire when under load too which is not present on tickover. I’m suspecting a blown head gasket. Before I go down that rabbit hole can anyone suggest other causes I might investigate?
Cheers.
I’ve now discovered that the 1.8 has a problem! It ticks over smoothly, and temp remains stable on tickover, however, drive the car for a very short distance or increase the revvs for 30 seconds and the temp gauge is soon in the red. There’s a bad misfire when under load too which is not present on tickover. I’m suspecting a blown head gasket. Before I go down that rabbit hole can anyone suggest other causes I might investigate?
Cheers.