Radiator change - E90
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canuck78
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Re: Radiator change - E90
Hi bro, this is a good stop-gap / temp measure. But it may lead to bigger problems down the road if you gonna keep this car.
All these stop leak additive last only for a while. You still have to find and fix the root of the problem.
Been there done that.
Hi bro, this is a good stop-gap / temp measure. But it may lead to bigger problems down the road if you gonna keep this car.
All these stop leak additive last only for a while. You still have to find and fix the root of the problem.
Been there done that.
tanwzhang;1086217 said:
canuck78
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Re: Radiator change - E90
Depend on your situation lol.
For my case, if my car left less than 6 mths or planning to change ride in next few months, then I will say save the $ and just use this stop leak fix.
I tried these type on my other rides before, the stop leak is good for couple of months, then leak gets bigger.
Two years still quite long way to go. Take care of your ride and it will take care of you
tanwzhang;1086232 said:
Depend on your situation lol.
For my case, if my car left less than 6 mths or planning to change ride in next few months, then I will say save the $ and just use this stop leak fix.
I tried these type on my other rides before, the stop leak is good for couple of months, then leak gets bigger.
Two years still quite long way to go. Take care of your ride and it will take care of you
Re: Radiator change - E90
But the problem is: I bought the car to 2 different well known BMW workshops and they still can't fix the problem. They changed the 2 main hose and smaller water pipes but the leak still remains. They even did the pressure test on the radiator but still can't detect the small leak.
I topped up 1.5 litres of water after 1 month repair from the 2nd BMW workshop. Then now I use k-seal. I will update u the results after a few months.
If u can tell me what to do to fix the problem, I'll be more than happy to do it. But now I have no choice but to use k seal.
But the problem is: I bought the car to 2 different well known BMW workshops and they still can't fix the problem. They changed the 2 main hose and smaller water pipes but the leak still remains. They even did the pressure test on the radiator but still can't detect the small leak.
I topped up 1.5 litres of water after 1 month repair from the 2nd BMW workshop. Then now I use k-seal. I will update u the results after a few months.
If u can tell me what to do to fix the problem, I'll be more than happy to do it. But now I have no choice but to use k seal.
Re: Radiator change - E90
Hmmm. Top of the engine...
I don't see any white stains on the top.
Normally when coolant dried up, it will leave white stains.
I might be missing something... ? Maybe u can help me to identify the location in a pic for me? That would be greatly appreciated.
Hmmm. Top of the engine...
I don't see any white stains on the top.
Normally when coolant dried up, it will leave white stains.
I might be missing something... ? Maybe u can help me to identify the location in a pic for me? That would be greatly appreciated.
canuck78
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Re: Radiator change - E90
It could be slow leak onto the hot engine block. I posted on another thread
http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/bmw-3-...2006-2011/84917-coolant-leak.html#post1085902
This part is known to leak as well, called cylinder end cover. On the inside of engine block, almost impossible to see unles car is hoisted and leak is detected under pressure testing.
It could be slow leak onto the hot engine block. I posted on another thread
http://www.bmw-sg.com/forums/bmw-3-...2006-2011/84917-coolant-leak.html#post1085902
This part is known to leak as well, called cylinder end cover. On the inside of engine block, almost impossible to see unles car is hoisted and leak is detected under pressure testing.
Re: Radiator change - E90
Really ah? My definition of a good workshop is one where people will travel a long way, even cross the border, to get to. And keep going back even if more and more people have bad experiences there.
tanwzhang;1086340 said:Let's just say if u wanna fix your radiator leak problems, go to m & q tampines. Don't go anywhere else.
Really ah? My definition of a good workshop is one where people will travel a long way, even cross the border, to get to. And keep going back even if more and more people have bad experiences there.
