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Thanks Charles32, i might just try that Irontite solution. hopefully it works. ill let u know how it goes.

hey guys thanks for the input. i found out it was the cylinder head, was quoted between 3 to 4 grand to fix. not worth fixing at this point, off to the wreckers. On the bright side, couple more weeks to finish my degree, maybe ill b able to afford a newer bimmer later in the year. Again thank u all

thanks mate. gutted as. its a nice car (1st bimmer). sux tht i might be getting rid of it so early.

hi guys. i was wondering if i could get any advice regarding my car. i got an '92 325i coupe about 2 months ago. the car was fine, perfomed well on the test drive etc. my problem began 5 weeks after date of purchase. the check coolant light came on as i was starting the car one morning and so i topped it up and later on in the afternoon the temp gauge was on red so i stopped and waited 2hrs to cool down the engine. i had some water with me and i topped up the car so i could get home, abt 3km away. as i was getting in my driveway the temp was high again and when i turned off the car, i heard a sort of dull pop sound like air getting released and a white steam came out of the bonet. the steam smelt of coolant. i waited till the next day to put coolant in the radiator and i noticed as i was filling it up, there was fluid leaking under the car, in the middle around where the front tyres end. there was also a little water in the exhaust pipe, spitting out in small amounts. the car starts fine, sound hasnt changed and the check collant light comes on but not always. i havent been driving the car, just starting it every other day & the gauge will take 15+ minutes to move past the middle mark on the temp gauge and thats when i turn it off. my question is, what could the problem be, judging from your experience. im a poor student and the mechanic i asked from hamilton wants at least $405 to diagnose IF it may be a cylinder head issue. im just wondering if its worth fixing or jus take it to the wreckers. any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks