Hey guys, my story is simple. I've been always in love with a disco 2 2002 and last month a guy that I worked with said he had 1 for selling. quite nice, drove well, no rust, no smoke, no leaking, just a couple of scratches. Well, I am not a guy with lots of resources(Money), so I made an agreement with him and am still paying for her. That's not the problem. He said that was crap, but i was in love.
2 days ago I helped a guy doing a jump on his car. all good, 1 hour later, my car developed that problem that I am reading here(my engine cranks but dont start) and I could hear the fuel pump working uninterruptedly. I read some threads here and was about to buy a new CPS for her.
1 day ago, while driving to work, freeway, BOOOM. a noise, a smell but the car kept driving(raining a lot), and after 2 km i arrived at my work.
when I went to check my car, Oil everywhere, and when opened the bonnet, surprise. MILKSHAKE everywhere. one of the hoses that goes to the radiator(or other way around) blew. a mixture of coolant and Oil was all over the engine. And no oil inside the engine.

OK. I am F#$%^ed, I know.

that been said, I have some questions for you guys.

1 - I Thought it was something related with Oil cooler. but I saw on workshop manual that "NOTE: Oil coolers are only fitted to vehicles up to VIN 756821" mine is 765981. Means that I dont Have it, right?
2 - I don't know much about engines and so, nor have enough tools to open it, but i have no choice(no money), What should I do first?
2.1 - Remove the Hoses and connections (change or clean them?)
2.2 - Remove the radiator (can I clean it?)


2.3 - exhaust manifold (remove it now or try to find a leaking after disconnecting the hoses)

Probably will be able to buy parts in 1,5 months.

Appreciate any input. Thanks

 

I'd check the oil cooler, most likely, oil is leaking/being forced into the cooling system and the oil pump pressure (which could be upward of 50/60 psi at highway speeds) blew the hose. Cooling system is probably around 14/16 psi of pressure normally. Normally, if oil cooler is bad, oil is being forced into cooling system while running and coolant seeps into oil system with engine is off.

Oil cooler kits are available.

Change the cooler, drop the oil, replace with fresh oil and filter. Drain anti-freeze (or in your case...milkshake) and flush system until it runs clear, then reattach all hoses, fill with water and cooling system flush of your choice, read directions and follow them, then drain and flush with hose again, do this until it runs clear. Once you are satisfied, refill with anti-freeze. After about fifty miles, change oil and filter again. Then change it again after another 200 miles. Monitor oil and anti-freeze frequently for the next few weeks.

 

Legend. Thank you. I will do as you said. Jist the oil cooler I am not sure is fitted in this car as quoted in the workshop manual.

Thank you.