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bmw 518 E34 overheating

  • 09-02-2010 11:48pm
    #1
    allisbleak
    Closed Accounts Posts: 100 ✭✭


    Hi all.

    Is there ever a simple sensor fix for this problem or is it new head time?


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  • #2
    macplaxton
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,957 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    No expert but,

    What year? (M40 or M43 engine)

    Check the obvious first
    1) Check for leaks
    2) Is the thermostat opening (is the top hose cool?) (Do these fail open or closed?)
    3) Is the water circulating? (Don't know what sort of pump is in these, but I've heard of plastic impellers breaking up on M50 engines)

    Should be that much of a problem to fix **as long as you haven't cooked it good and proper or cracked anything.**

    While you wait for some better info, give us all a bit of the back story - What led up to it overheating in the first place? The information you've given is a bit lacking in er detail so far.


  • #3
    allisbleak
    Closed Accounts Posts: 100 ✭✭allisbleak


    Thanks for reply. Car is 1991
    engine is M40B18

    car just started overheating one day, and I had to top up with water. Will get the other answers for you later on when I am back in the car.

    Thanks for the response.


  • #4
    macplaxton
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,957 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    Aye, pop back in when your week's holiday is up. :p (only kidding like)

    Looking forward to hearing more about it.


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