E30 swapped m50b25tu Overheating!!!

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  • E30Mckay
    Noobie
    • Feb 2017
    • 3

    #1

    E30 swapped m50b25tu Overheating!!!

    Hello I just purchased a M50b25tu (with Vanos) swapped e30. Engine has 120,000 miles and has been recently overheating. Usually overheats when car is idling for more than 4 or 5 minutes. I currently have a small pin hole leak in my radiator and oil is leaking into the 6th cylinder. I just purchased a new radiator and valve cover gasket/spark plug. Hopefully those parts will fix this problem if not does any one have suggestions as to why the engine is overheating?
    Thanks,
    Mckay
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  • Appleseason
    Advanced Member
    • Jan 2017
    • 124

    #2
    What kind of fan setup do you have for the radiator. Just stock on the engine, or an aux fan?

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    • E30Mckay
      Noobie
      • Feb 2017
      • 3

      #3
      Yeah its just stock for the M50.

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      • e30davie
        E30 Mastermind
        • Apr 2016
        • 1788

        #4
        If your radiator cant hold pressure due to that hole that wont help.

        I'd fix known issues, then re-evaluate problem if it still persists.

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        • MrBurgundy
          R3V Elite
          • Mar 2012
          • 5298

          #5
          Air in the system, stuck thermostat, shitty fan, blown head gasket, shitty fan switch, or you have a shit water pump.
          Current Collection: 1990 325is // 1987 325i Vert // 2003 525i 5spd // 1985 380SL // 1992 Ranger 5spd // 2005 Avalanche // 2024 Honda Grom SP // 2024 Yamaha XSR700 // 2024 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon

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