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Thread: 528i M52 cooling system bleeding, overhaul, overheating

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    not positive on the pricing but they do offer a package deal if you contact them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 97bimmerluvr View Post
    I just recently went through the whole overheating deal with my 1997 528i. It would climb into the red at idle and sometimes at road speed. It would climb into the red for only around 20 to 30 seconds and then fall back to normal. I knew that I had air in the system and I bleed it 3 times with no sucess. I met a BMW mechanic that actually trained in Germany and he solved the problem for less that $1.00!! The bleeding screws have a small rubber o-ring that becomes easily damaged by the heat. My bleeding screws were not sealing and this allowed air into the system. I replaced both rubber o-rings with o-rings made of another material (polyurathane I think) and the problem disappered!!! I drove it the entire weekend in extreme heat (92F) and had absolutely no problems. I do have one question, I have only seen the electric fan come on twice since I owned the vehicle. When should it be on??????
    Are you talking about the bleeding screw on top of the expansion tank? I looked in mine today... and there was NO O-RING!!!

    Any idear where one can attain one of these seemingly necessary o-rings???
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    I just bought 2 brand spanking new bleeder screws- with o-rings for 2.95 each at Levin on wed. Tell the cashier Mark said hi and to stop being so bored! (she's fine.)

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    Quote Originally Posted by e39dream View Post
    I just bought 2 brand spanking new bleeder screws- with o-rings for 2.95 each at Levin on wed. Tell the cashier Mark said hi and to stop being so bored! (she's fine.)
    Haha.. she is.. I remember makin small talk with her when I got my spare key.. then she gave me the bill...

    So ya just went in and asked for bleeder screws for an e39, huh?
    Sounds easy enuff... even for me.
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    yup- talk to one of the guys at the parts counter thru the door right by the cashier and they'll set you up.

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    Thanks.... maybe I'll see about finally gettin my keys programmed too...
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    Here's a good write up a menber (CNN) asked me to post...

    http://bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/199986



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    Don't live the Yuppie life, don't make the Yuppie income, but like the Yuppie car? Be quiet and learn to get your hands dirty.

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    Probably should have put my post here... anyhow, for future researchers:
    http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=809387

    Follow-up: apparently I didn't get one of the expansion tank hoses on properly. Glad it didn't pop off during the AM commute. Fixed the "too much coolant" issue...

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    Ok, so I've determined I have a leak of some sort...
    Saving up for parts is going to be a slow process for me right now...
    Is there any long or short term danger to my enigine if I keep driving her like this? I'm not dogging her out, I'm drivin VERY conservativley i.e. speed limits, staying local and such... I check the coolant level every morning and she has not overheated on me since the first time. What do ya think???

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    Isn't step one to pinpoint (no pun intended) the source of the leak?

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    Yeah... I'm off this week, so I will be able to get in there and give it a look see... as soon as the weather makes up it's fricken mind...
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    I'm about to save up for my overhaul.... is about $400 - $500 a realistic amout to get this taken care of?

    I wanna change:
    Radiator
    Waterpump
    Hoses
    Thermostat (housing)
    Belts
    and maybe the Fan Clutch and Thermostat if needed.

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    I have the exactly same problem with my 97 -528. It's driving me crazy because it seems to overheat when I am running it idle. Could you be able to fix your problem? Should be nice to know...
    Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dompa View Post
    I have the exactly same problem with my 97 -528. It's driving me crazy because it seems to overheat when I am running it idle. Could you be able to fix your problem? Should be nice to know...
    Thanks!
    I purchased a new Radiator, Thermostat, 2 Hoses, 2 Belts, and a Water Pump from Max at oembimmerparts.com for just under $400.00....

    Friday is the big day.. hopefully after that, I can rest easier... cuz if I can't....

    ***shakes fist in air***


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    Quote Originally Posted by FP5241 View Post
    I purchased a new Radiator, Thermostat, 2 Hoses, 2 Belts, and a Water Pump from Max at oembimmerparts.com for just under $400.00....

    Friday is the big day.. hopefully after that, I can rest easier... cuz if I can't....

    ***shakes fist in air***


    Took us a little longer than I expected but in the end not a zip tie, piece of duct tape or hammer was used to fix your car. All OEM parts, all fitted correctly.

    Ok, ok, those o-rings weren't oem. still we did a good job.

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    Quote Originally Posted by e39dream View Post
    Took us a little longer than I expected but in the end not a zip tie, piece of duct tape or hammer was used to fix your car. All OEM parts, all fitted correctly.

    Ok, ok, those o-rings weren't oem. still we did a good job.

    Haha!!!
    The duct tape was lookin tempting too...


    I don't know about "we".... all I did was hold the light in the wrong places and gawk at your headlights....
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    Overheating Plus Leak

    Hi Can Any One Help I Have A 316 Compact It Has Started To Overheat Plus There Is A Leak The Two Footwells Are Full Of Hot Water And Steam Is Comein From Behind The Heater Controls

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    you need a heater core would be my guess ooster- good luck- its a big job.

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    I've got the "other" type of tensioners, NOT the hydraulic ones. My new serpentine belt is loose no matter which way i put it on. I can't find a drawing on here for my setup.

    can anybody help??? thanks, Benji
    oh, that's why my stock radio sounds so bad...

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    WOW, that was fast, thanks.

    i've got it on just like the picture in the link you posted, but it still seems loose. And i didn't need to mess with the torx, just the 16mm bolt rotated the idler so i can get the belt on/off.
    I got the belts from bavauto and told them i didn't have the hydraulic tensioner so i should have the right belt. The new and old main belts seem to be the same size... simple stuff like this usually doesn't confound me so.
    oh, that's why my stock radio sounds so bad...

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    maybe try one more time, I know the last car I did was a 00 528i and it took me a few attempts and looking at my 98 528 to get it right.

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    hhmmm, i feel like idiot...

    yup, i got it on in one more attempt and then came in and saw your post. haha. it's on and now i gotta refill the coolant.

    thanks, you guys make this place such a valuable resource it's insane!
    oh, that's why my stock radio sounds so bad...

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    haha! glad to hear you got it. I knew you would because I did the same thing and had just a bit of slack the first couple times. 3rd times a charm I always say

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    fyi for non-diy'ers

    i thought the thermostat was gonna be hard once i saw i needed to take the fan off. NOT SO! It took less than a couple hours with some snack breaks and searching this site in between...

    And doing the belts was even easier, i thought i'd have to figure out how much tension to put on them after installing, but the tensioners do that for you. IT's EASY. (almost) anyone can do it, seriously.

    thanks dream, appreciated the help a bunch.

    peace out, Benji
    oh, that's why my stock radio sounds so bad...

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