Coolant + Oil = Bad

[Unibomber]

Well after several small projects on the ol'e bobcat I started refilling the coolant and POW, coolant and oil shoot out of the oil dipstick tube..... I can only assume its the head-gasket, cracked head or something of that nature eh ?? This could be the final straw for me and the 743, i dont use it much anymore and im tired of putting money into it. Any suggestions ?? A new head is $800 not counting all the other crap I will fix while dealing with it.

 

[donald73d]

I could be only a head gasket. Think positive. A Bobcat is similar to a boat in that its something you sink money into. But unlike a boat, it cannot sink.

 

[Tazza]

I could be only a head gasket. Think positive. A Bobcat is similar to a boat in that its something you sink money into. But unlike a boat, it cannot sink.

Nor sure how often the gaskets go, probably the head, sadly. If you look around, someone may be able to stitch it for you, may be cheaper.