BMW 3 Series water/coolant leaking from radiator area
Variant: 316i
Model Year: 1995
Categories:
Leaks & Noises
We have just replaced the thermostat on our BMW 316 1995 Coupe. We have noticed water and coolant leaking from the radiator area on the passenger side. We suspect that due to the thermostat breaking making the car overheat, the radiator or the pipes/connections have cracked. We can see water coming from the jubilee clip at the bend of the radiator pipe.
Advice from this site instructed us to do a coolant pressure test but not wanting to sound stupid but how do we go about testing the pressure? My partner will probably know but I dont so any info I can pass on to him will be great.
Many Thanks. Trin.
Advice from this site instructed us to do a coolant pressure test but not wanting to sound stupid but how do we go about testing the pressure? My partner will probably know but I dont so any info I can pass on to him will be great.
Many Thanks. Trin.
Posted: Sep 19, 2011 (13 years ago)
A pressure tester is basically a pump that you fit to cooling system and pressurise the rad , hoses etc to see where the leak is coming from .
Posted Sep 19, 2011 (13 years ago)
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