bmw 318is e36 -too much pressure building up! - BMW Forum

chucks318is · 05-05-2011, 11:14 AM

excessive pressure in the cooling system jst fitted new waterpump & thermostat, any suggestions greatly appreciated .....

Jack Dabsy · 05-05-2011, 11:15 AM

Is it Spouting out while engine is running?

chucks318is · 05-05-2011, 11:19 AM

yes it is it keeps rising when i open the rad cap! but the heating works

Jack Dabsy · 05-05-2011, 11:32 AM

Head Gasket... But does it spout like a bit of a fountain?

chucks318is · 05-05-2011, 11:42 AM

the air is bled and everything, it does indeed spout like a fountain, if i drive it i no its going to burst another hose

german-speed-demon · 05-06-2011, 12:33 AM

why is this not in the E36 Tech Forum?

Jack Dabsy · 05-06-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by german-speed-demon

why is this not in the E36 Tech Forum?

I know that, boss but I cannot move it !

Jack Dabsy · 05-06-2011, 08:31 AM

Head gasket I'm afraid... Sorry !

chucks318is · 05-06-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dabsy

Head gasket I'm afraid... Sorry !

thanx

time for new engine

mayb skim the head which ever is the easiest and cheapest will do!

Jack Dabsy · 05-07-2011, 08:27 AM

Easiest is new engine, but, take the head off anyway for your peace of mind, and look for "tracking"... You will notice which cylinder is pushing into the coolant... Or even remove all the spark plugs (keep them in order), at least one will be different !
TIP: ALWAYS use a BMW gasket when you rebuild it !
I would personally sort your engine as apposed to a new unit !
DAZ

Jack Dabsy · 05-07-2011, 09:44 AM

My M52 unit started to overheat, so I heard of K-Seal and launched a bottle full into the coolant... All fixed and runs sweet LOL

chucks318is · 05-09-2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dabsy

My M52 unit started to overheat, so I heard of K-Seal and launched a bottle full into the coolant... All fixed and runs sweet LOL

i couldnt find k seal anywhere so i tried super seal its a form of liquid glass
it seems to have worked no pressure building up i did remove the thermostat
so the liquid would flow better should i flush out the system now and refill with coolant thanx again...

Jack Dabsy · 05-10-2011, 02:24 PM

Did you READ the instructions?
Don't flush it now... Give it time... Still think you have a head issue though...
Ebay K-Seal...
How old is the coolant?
Get back to me on this pal...
DAZ