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Posted on 4/19/21 at 7:57 am to AndyCBR
Or radiator cap
Posted on 4/19/21 at 8:00 am to Gevans17
See if someone you know has a coolant pressure tester... if so put the tester on the coolant fill port, then pump it up to 1-2 psi above what the cap says, then sit there and start watching for a leak that will tell you exactly where it’s leaking from
Posted on 4/19/21 at 8:01 am to Powerman
Replace the entire coolant system.....water pump, thermostat, and radiator.
May as well why you are at it. Probably 300 bucks.
May as well why you are at it. Probably 300 bucks.
Posted on 4/19/21 at 8:02 am to USMEagles
quote:Wait till Merkel steps down and Germany gets a Green Party-led Government.
BMW hosepipes and whatnot are made out of recycled Mardi Gras beads.
You can then rightfully claim to have this post as a scoop on secret BMW R&D.
Posted on 4/19/21 at 8:26 am to Powerman
Depending on the vehicle, a radiator is relatively cheap and a pretty simple repair. If you are reasonably handy with a wrench, you can probably find a detailed write up and video on youtube and do it yourself. The worst part is the draining, containing and disposal of the coolant.
Posted on 4/19/21 at 8:27 am to Powerman
DIY...make sure you connect hoses securely.
Posted on 4/19/21 at 8:31 am to wickowick
quote:
It could also be a head gasket leak
This. If you cant find the leak then it is likely being consumed in your engine. Tell tale is a little white smoke from the tailpipe if it is detectable. A lot of white smoke if it is blown.
Posted on 4/19/21 at 9:46 am to Powerman
Pour some black pepper in it. ( no, I'm not joking)/
Posted on 4/19/21 at 9:54 am to Nikki_T
Likely the radiator wasn’t the same quality as the original OEM. A lot of people in the Land Cruiser world have been using Mishimoto after failure of the replacement OEM one.
Posted on 4/19/21 at 9:54 am to Powerman
Hose leak: Prepare to give thanks.
Radiator leak: Prepare to open wallet.
Head leak: Prepare thy anus.
Radiator leak: Prepare to open wallet.
Head leak: Prepare thy anus.
Posted on 4/19/21 at 9:59 am to Powerman
Take it to a radiator shop and let them see where it’s leaking before you end up spending money you don’t need to.
Posted on 4/19/21 at 10:31 am to Powerman
The movie Sex Drive taught me that you can just piss in it and it'll be fine.
Posted on 4/19/21 at 10:43 am to Powerman
And start refilling before the dash light comes on.
Posted on 4/19/21 at 1:39 pm to Powerman
quote:
Yeah it's a twin turbo. Does that complicate things?
If you don't see a visible leak it could be the turbos leaking. Which is a bit more complicated needing a turbo rebuild.
Posted on 4/19/21 at 3:46 pm to Powerman
You could have changed it by now
Posted on 4/20/21 at 1:22 pm to fightin tigers
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Andy, what can you do me on a W221 radiator?
$800 cash (installed) is the deal right now
Get the part and come to my house and we can do it together for beer.
Can be a more complicated job on a turbo vehicle just due to packaging as their is 10 pounds of shite in a 5 pound bag.
But basically unbolt and disconnect until you can remove it. Some cars the bumper cover needs to come off too.
Posted on 4/20/21 at 1:30 pm to Powerman
Definitely get it checked out. I had a slow leak I was doing the same thing with then one day my thermostat blew into pieces and I have to replace all the hoses and thermostat once I got it towed to the repair shop at my own expense.
You'll save time and money by getting it looked at now.
You'll save time and money by getting it looked at now.
Posted on 4/20/21 at 1:34 pm to Powerman
quote:
Pretty sure. This all started shortly after I hit a deer on the road.
It's possible it's just a hose.
If the cost to replace the radiator isn't absurd I would think this would be the route to go.
i had an accident where i was knocked into the driver in front of me at while at a red light. damage was repaired but months later i kept getting low refrigerant. turned out the top section of the mostly plastic radiator would leak at high temp.
replaced the radiator
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