I am new to the site and this is my first post. I did look over the site and search it fairly well for what I am looking for with no luck. I can't find any information on a valley pan for a 1986 325e (e30). The only reason I am thinking it is a valley pan is because of the location of the leak which was on the passengers side near the back of the engine. The interior is dry which leads me to think it is not the heater core. Any insight to this issue for this car? Video's? Tutorials? Any info/knowledge would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Matt
Last edited by 86E30Matt; 10-24-2022 at 08:07 PM.
I wanted to ask in the original post if my car might not even have it but I thought it would be a dumb question! Everything I read pointed to a valley pan but for other BMW models. Thanks for the quick reply and good information. I appreciate it.
From your description, it looks like you are describing a coolant leak. On the back of the head is a coolant hose that, as I recall, goes to the heater core. It can be difficult to see but check that hose. Maybe you'll get lucky and the clamp is accessible and only loose.
2004 525i Sport, Manual - 1985 325E Coupe Manual
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