Heater core leak?
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Originally posted by roguetoaster View PostI don't know about that, but you can reference "The Beast" for the recipe.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
'90 325i sedan daily driven
'85 325e coupe also a daily
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Originally posted by cheffy30 View Posthttps://youtu.be/Hyag7lR8CPA sent from hell using Tapatalk
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If hot/cold pressure test holds...
And no cross contamination with trans fluid/coolant...
Try a combustion gas tester (Tee Kay) in the coolant.
I have the same issue after replacing all the major components in the cooling system.
All hoses, tank, heater core, valve etc.
No oil in coolant or vice versa.
The level in the expansion tank drops 1/4 to 1/2 inch after a few hours drive.
Was also verified by an old school mechanic with the cold socket extension through the spar plug hole trick
Will get a new head gasket & head reco shortlyE30 320i vert
But daily drive is Volvo V60 Polestar
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I don't know if this will work but:
I've always been able to find coolant leaks by getting the engine good and hot by normal driving. Then park the car and LEAVE THE HOOD CLOSED for 5 minutes. After this 5 minute period, open the hood and search everywhere in he engine and passenger compartment for leaking coolant.
This period (5 minutes after shutdown) is the time that is most likely to cause a leak because the temperature and pressures are the highest.
Good luck.
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so... I have noticed it being leaked out of the blow hose on the neck of the expansion tank cap. the hose that dumps into the wheel well has been showing signs of leaking. I am tempted to call that the issue with the loss. now... why does it expand out of there is the question. sent from hell using Tapatalk~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
'90 325i sedan daily driven
'85 325e coupe also a daily
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