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General Topics / 318i - overheating - no heat

« on: November 30, 2009, 06:17:15 AM »

Just an update. I have sourced the leak to a pipe that leads from the motor to the water valve (this is what the mechanic called it) ... problem now. to get to the clamp of the hose that is fitted to the motor. has anyone any idea how to get into the back of the motor. does the plastic bit at the top of the engine compartment come of in any way or something?

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General Topics / 318i - overheating - no heat

« on: November 30, 2009, 01:08:35 AM »

hi there. my car is doing the same. E36 318i, 1994.  
when I added coolant and water to the system, it started leaking at the back of the motor.
the mechanic said that it is probably a hose that is either burst or come off.
he didn't do anything and said i should check it myself as my cashflow is low at the moment and he didnt want to charge me.

does anyone have any idea where i could get a blown up picture of the engine etc. to see all the hoses under the intake?

your help is appreciated.

Matthew