Coolant leak drives me nuts!

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The makers of K seal do one for head gaskets.
 

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The C240 with M112 engine is very unlikely to have a head gasket issue. That engine is almost immune to that problem and mayonnaise under the oil filler cap is more or less normal, especially in winter and/or under short run conditions. I would be looking elsewhere for the coolant leak.
Is it possible that leaks might be coming from the timing case seals and getting into the engine oil galleries
 

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My car is a C240 (W202) 2.4L V6, with 70000kms. The car drives ok, no overheating, no smoking whatsoever at exhaust. I am losing a lot of coolant yet there are no visible leaks from the coolant system hoses or radiator. When I opened the oil filler cap, the inside of the cap had foam on it, it looked like some white cream.

Whats your advice.
 
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