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  6. Posted · Edited by pldubs · Report reply

    Going travelling again so selling my like.. uhhh 7th bmw ? Anyway I’ve replaced all the typical wear parts and serviced it twice in the 20,000ks I’ve owned it. Wheels could do with a re-spray as the missus has touched a McDonald’s drive through curb or two ??. 

     

    This was my dream car for years and anyone who has driven one of these know they’re a hoot on the highway and don’t suck too much 98octane to daily drive. 

    10k and she’s all yours.

    https://www.trademe.co.nz/2297106318

    It won’t let me post pics so just check the link

    any questions 

    021411155

    cheers

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    1 hour ago, Olaf said:

    As you have the N52B25 engine, it is most likely the electric water pump.    You can certainly start with the thermostat...

    12 years old, prime time for a cooling system overhaul.  As Glenn indicates, it's unlikely to be cheap.  Still, good luck with the thermostat.. 

    I’ll continue to stick my head in the sand I think. 

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    21 hours ago, M3AN said:

    That's engine temp sensor (as opposed to radiator) so yeah, I think it's a stuck thermostat.

    What appears to be happening:

    • Thermostat closed (resting position)
    • Engine coolant temps rise 
    • Thermostat doesn't open at ~90*c (or ~98*c)
    • Engine coolant temps continue to rise (no coolant going to rad)
    • Thermostat unsticks or "pops" at >110*c
    • Coolant flows through rad, rapidly decreases in temp
    • New, cooler coolant flows past engine temp sensor
    • Engine temp sensor drops rapidly reflecting lower coolant temps

    And yes, a sticky thermostat will most likely exhibit the same symptoms time and time again from a cold start. Once it's open it may also stay open whilst hot which is why the problem may not reoccur on a drive.

    I'd start there unless there are codes that tell you to do otherwise.

     

    Thank you so much for taking the time to reply man! Super helpful,

    I’ll change the thermostat and hopefully it cures it. 

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    On 4/2/2018 at 2:09 PM, *Glenn* said:

    It will cost more than$800 to sort that out properly

     

    Thanks for the completely unhelpful reply Two N Glenn.

     

    2 hours ago, M3AN said:

    What type of temp gauge and more importantly, where are you measuring the 118 - 89 degree drop?

    Sounds like a sticky thermostat to me but depends where you're taking the measurements

     

    The temp gauge in the OBC menu, unsure where the factory sensor is located sorry, but yeah I thought it would be the Tstat. 

  11. Posted · Edited by pldubs · Report reply

    Right so like a few weeks ago my car came up red over heating, I stopped checked all the normal things found nothing but some water ejected from the overflow. So I let it cool, topped it up and carried on driving worry free for the rest of the day. The next day it shows hot after 10 mins driving, so I turn it off and on and carry on with no problems. I proceed to battle this every time I drive it.

    so today I get the temp gauge going and notice it rises up to 120c, warning comes on, I stop turn it off and on drive off and watch the temp reading drop from 118c to 89 in a split second and continue from there to drive with no worries. 

     

    Can anyone tell me what the f**k is going on? I really don’t wanna fork out $800 for a new water pump haha

  16. Posted · Edited by pldubs · Report reply

    Alright fellas after taking a step back from car ownership to spend time overseas I've returned and bought the one I always wanted ! ( almost )

    2006

    325i MSport

    85,000ks

    2nd owner since import 20,000ks ago was lady driven and garaged in NZ.

     

    heres a couple quick snaps of the new swagon, it will probably see more gravel roads than any e91 should but whatever, subarus are crap and audis are well.. audis.

    found a set of style 95s for a pretty solid price but they need some love. So the next instalment will feature big dog wheels, refurb headlights, black kidneys and maybe some roof racks

    churr

     

     

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    21 hours ago, Olaf said:

    welcome back.   how far did your travels extend, in the end?

    Cheers ! 

    I spent 6 weeks in Europe backpacking around and then moved to Whistler Canada for two winters of incredible snowboarding and parties. I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a working holiday experience.

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