1988 325 Mystery Hose

[pnw_bmw_325]

82eye is correct. I do have the extra recall thermostat after all. But the bypass is not connected to the return line. The jumble of hoses really is crammed in there! So I now I have to decide if I leave...

[pnw_bmw_325]

I do not appear to have the recall added thermostat setup. This issue has me learning about that. There seems to be a good chance it is related to that. I'm just not sure where the other end of it is...

[pnw_bmw_325]

1988 325 "super eta" - I can see an unattached 5/8" hose that is disconnected. It is at the back of the engine bay on the drivers side. Close to the engine block and near...

[pnw_bmw_325]

Thanks for the feedback. Had the timing belt, water pump, all belts, cooling system flush and new hoses, and valve adjustment done. Shop said timing belt was toast, so glad I did that. They found a snapped...