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Engine Overheating/Cold air from Heater

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#1 ·
:wrench
1995, 85k miles, auto trans 525i: Temp gauge redlined on wife. I drove it home suspecting thermostat failure and thought I broke it loose. Replaced theromstat. Problem continued. Heater not working properly. Left mech-shop after replaceing radiator and temp gauge redlined @ 80 mph. Just prior to redline, heater started blowing cool air into cabin.

WASSUP?
 
#2 ·
your heater core may be broken internally. which would cause a problem keeping the coolant pressurized. it would need to be changed
 
#3 ·
lwebbs on the right path.. could very well be the core. do your windows fog up at all when the cars on?

if not then open your rad i bet your low on coolant or someone from the shop carlessly forgot to put enough antifreeze in the car.
 
#4 ·
I took it back to the shop this morning. Technician suspects the thermostat wasn't installed properly. His plan for today is:

1. Verify thermostat installation

2. Verify system pressure level constant - bleed off air

3. Verify the impeller of h20 pump is functional.

Wish me luck.
 
#5 ·
good luck :deal
 
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