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Bad HG - how long can I limp it before changing the oil?

posted by  Will740turbo on  Thu Nov 12 04:33 CST 2009
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90 740 Turbo

My car developed a bad headgasket (I think it had been a long time coming).
I'm planning to replace the engine, and currently am using it once a week to get groceries and see my girlfriend. Last night I checked the oil and it is now (wasn't a while ago) the "milkshake" I've heard so much about.
Is this just water in the oil? Has it fundamentally changed the properties of the oil? I'm not worried about the engine bearings or anything because I suspect it's a failed weld on the block that caused the bad HG.
I AM wondering about getting stuck somewhere after I try to use this apparent wax for oil and about klugding up my turbo passages. The turbo boosts very well, (TD03)though needs a new wastegate assembly.


Anyone with a thought, thanks.
Will
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1990 740 Turbo, on its way to stock specs, maybe beyond






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