lila275 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2010 Hi all, 535i 1987 beema, when im idiling in traffic or going slow the car overheats to the point where it starts struggling to go anywhere...changed the thermostat and water pump, got a head gasket checked-good but still no luck, also the brakes start sticking once it overheats, when I leave for awhile goes back to normal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted April 3, 2010 Hi all, 535i 1987 beema, when im idiling in traffic or going slow the car overheats to the point where it starts struggling to go anywhere...changed the thermostat and water pump, got a head gasket checked-good but still no luck, also the brakes start sticking once it overheats, when I leave for awhile goes back to normal Had the radiator checked? If the radiator core is blocked it could easily cause this.... or if the fan isnt working... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted April 3, 2010 the brakes stick when it overheats??????? how hot exactly is it getting? i would imagen if it is so hot it is struggiling to make any power then you may aswell spread butter on it and eat it. As for your overheating i would say either radiator, fan, w/p or thermostat. as for your brakes i cant say ive heard of sticking brakes related to engine temp. cant help you there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 396 Report post Posted April 3, 2010 As you say it is only when idling in traffic etc, that kinda leans it towards being the fan clutch.. Describe the brakes situation too. Sounds odd? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lila275 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 As you say it is only when idling in traffic etc, that kinda leans it towards being the fan clutch.. Describe the brakes situation too. Sounds odd? Hey cheers for the feed back I'll try all the above and update how I get on,hopefully for the better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted April 4, 2010 Hey cheers for the feed back I'll try all the above and update how I get on,hopefully for the better. how about the other option/brakes sticking leading to the overheating.? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
