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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: 318lotis on October 27, 2009, 03:58:15 PM

Title: running hot
Post by: 318lotis on October 27, 2009, 03:58:15 PM

delima,  i just put on new fan clutch,  new waterpump and new thermostat, my m42 318is is still running hot and the heater is blowing cold air . anyone have suggestions on what  could possibly be?  thanx, 318lotis.

Title: running hot
Post by: monty23psk on October 27, 2009, 06:05:47 PM

Need a little more info. Does it get hot at idle, even before driving. Could need a good bleed, or restricted radiator. Was the problem there before the new parts went in?

Title: running hot
Post by: 318lotis on October 27, 2009, 07:29:47 PM

thanx for your help monty,  yes we solved problem with two hours of bleeding air pocket

Title: running hot
Post by: monty23psk on October 27, 2009, 07:49:27 PM

awesome.