The on going cooling problem - BMW Forum

triger0 · 10-23-2008, 12:45 PM

Ok I put in a new Thermostat,hard wired the fan where it stay's on high when key is on,AND new radiator cap

!!!!!!!!! my car still over heats what eals could it be???? I neeed HELP

SOON. I dont know what to do..

triger0 · 10-23-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by triger0

Ok I put in a new Thermostat,hard wired the fan where it stay's on high when key is on,AND new radiator cap

!!!!!!!!! my car still over heats what eals could it be???? I neeed HELP

SOON. I dont know what to do..

Also the heater does not heat at all nothen but cold air????

triger0 · 10-23-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by triger0

Also the heater does not heat at all nothen but cold air????

OK so since no one would help me I have blead the system and the cooling started working super good. But them I drove it for 50 miles and left it running for 20 min. Water started coming out of the radiator cap. What could be wrong now??? Please some one help me I am about the end of my nerve

Peter23 · 10-23-2008, 06:36 PM

I'm a TOTAL noob man but if i were you since no ones answerin.. try lookin or postin on bimmerforums.com? i dont even have an account there but i hear its a pretty big forum and you might be able to find help there?

sorry i couldnt be more help,
Pete

triger0 · 10-23-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter23

I'm a TOTAL noob man but if i were you since no ones answerin.. try lookin or postin on bimmerforums.com? i dont even have an account there but i hear its a pretty big forum and you might be able to find help there?

sorry i couldnt be more help,
Pete

Hay thanks just put it on there hope full someone can help........

Peter23 · 10-23-2008, 08:35 PM

any luck? lol

,Pete

triger0 · 10-23-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter23

any luck? lol

,Pete

Well good news is I reblead the lines and it's working so far. But I think I will have a overflow but any of the 54 other peep on here who are looking at this will this be normal just let it overflow without refill our what? For those of you just looking why be on this thred if just look. Give some in put. As a saying that I saw on a nonther member said "United we stand alone we fall" I for one 2nd that.......

wayoutcat · 10-25-2008, 02:41 PM

Uh, I also am a n00b, but I hate to see you left hanging, so here's my two cents: I think your water pump (coolant pump) is bad. Big job, but that's my guess... Good luck, bro.

b20vda9 · 10-25-2008, 06:48 PM

DUDE i had the same prob...do ur fans turn on??? maybe a relay is bad.....or it could be not enough coolant nd it is getting clogged somewhere.......hmmm heater core maybe...dude...i had mine just fixed..it runs like a champ....good luck wit the fix...

agtur2001 · 10-27-2008, 02:39 PM

Sorry to hear about your over heating issues. Check out this list and see if any info helps.

United Bimmer - BMW Enthusiast Community and Forums : Bimmer Technical Help

Good luck!

nnamdi · 10-29-2008, 08:08 AM

Dude, dis problem is one I don't pray my enemies shld have( or y not? enemies right?).
What i usually do after bleeding is to use a hose & suck out excess water till it gets to water mark.
Also check the water pump, impeller blades cld have corroded.
Check dat fans blow in right direcn.
If fan isn't on a relay, now wld be a good time to install one.
How "old" is dis engine anyway? (mileage)
I sincerely hope the gasket, worse top cylinder is ok.
Hola back.

triger0 · 11-06-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by triger0

Ok I put in a new Thermostat,hard wired the fan where it stay's on high when key is on,AND new radiator cap

!!!!!!!!! my car still over heats what eals could it be???? I neeed HELP

SOON. I dont know what to do..

well found out the hard way what was wrong with my car it was a blown head gasket. But to all of those who helped me out thank you.

triger0 · 11-06-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nnamdi

Dude, dis problem is one I don't pray my enemies shld have( or y not? enemies right?).
What i usually do after bleeding is to use a hose & suck out excess water till it gets to water mark.
Also check the water pump, impeller blades cld have corroded.
Check dat fans blow in right direcn.
If fan isn't on a relay, now wld be a good time to install one.
How "old" is dis engine anyway? (mileage)
I sincerely hope the gasket, worse top cylinder is ok.
Hola back.

well as you see it was the head gasket!!!! its going to cost me 650 to fix. this is the best car I have owned to date. I have had it 1 month and it's cost me 1,600 so far. So I dont know what to do anymore