Markq 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 the e34 heater/valve/pump system the e39 heater.valve pump system not such a nightmare of hoses etc,but similar and situated in about the same place in the car(back right of engine)looking from front Thanks mate. Its all starting to make sense now......and I am starting to relax on the size of the bill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted April 3, 2008 Sounds like she'll be alright with all the guys helping you! Just thought I'd mention - the coolant shouldn't be bright fluoro green like normal coolant - should be using BMW coolant which is more of a blue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markq 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Hi ya. Its alive again. Heater hose at rear of engine had split. Also expansion tank? hose was loose, so they tighten that too! So, a hose, antifreeze, 2 rivets? and a light bulb (not related to last nights drama) and we all go again $200. Big Ups to Jeff Gray for fitting this in before the weekend on a day they were fully booked.....I'm impressed. Cheers for all the assistance and comments. Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Hi ya. Its alive again. Heater hose at rear of engine had split. Also expansion tank? hose was loose, so they tighten that too! So, a hose, antifreeze, 2 rivets? and a light bulb (not related to last nights drama) and we all go again $200. Big Ups to Jeff Gray for fitting this in before the weekend on a day they were fully booked.....I'm impressed. Cheers for all the assistance and comments. Mark Jeff Grey...Hastings? Youre profile says Welly or is there a Jeff Grey in Wellington as well....although wouldn't think so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Jeff Grey...Hastings? Youre profile says Welly or is there a Jeff Grey in Wellington as well....although wouldn't think so. Yep, Hastings/Palmerston North/Wellington all Jeff Grey now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markq 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Jeff Grey...Hastings? Youre profile says Welly or is there a Jeff Grey in Wellington as well....although wouldn't think so. Yeah, they have three branches. Hastings, palmy and welly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318Touring 40 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Great to hear it's nothing major. I also found Jeff Gray to be very good although expensive .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 Great to hear it's nothing major. I also found Jeff Gray to be very good although expensive .... Amen!! Had a few dealings with them (welly) really good to deal with, good workmanship, but obviously not the cheapest place around! I go to motortech in the hutt if i can now, great bunch of guys etc etc.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted April 5, 2008 any place that lets me drive the new M3 must be alright! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted April 8, 2008 Hi ya. Its alive again. Heater hose at rear of engine had split. Also expansion tank? hose was loose, so they tighten that too! So, a hose, antifreeze, 2 rivets? and a light bulb (not related to last nights drama) and we all go again $200. Big Ups to Jeff Gray for fitting this in before the weekend on a day they were fully booked.....I'm impressed. Cheers for all the assistance and comments. Mark Hey Mark just hunted down this thread to see what the result was. Great to see you're back on the road without too much drama and your faith in BMW probably still intact. I have a lot of respect for Bavarian engineering after my heater blew out completely and I jammed a socket wrench in the hose to bypass it and filled the radiator with ditch water from a dairy farm between Nelson and Picton on the way to the ferry! Never missed a beat until the new heater arrived days later at home and the system could be flushed again. Happy motoring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3series 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2008 (edited) I have a lot of respect for Bavarian engineering after my heater blew out completely and I jammed a socket wrench in the hose to bypass it and filled the radiator with ditch water from a dairy farm between Nelson and Picton on the way to the ferry! Never missed a beat until the new heater arrived days later at home and the system could be flushed again. MacGuyver is that you? Edited April 8, 2008 by bmw3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted April 8, 2008 MacGuyver is that you? My idol Have even grown a matching mullet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted April 11, 2008 Yeah, they have three branches. Hastings, palmy and welly.Must be an extremly rich dude then! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
