Coolant leak. ID please! *Video
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My Ride: 04 545i
Today i noticed a pool of water under my 04 545. A good amount. Poped opened the hood and noticed the leak under the reservoir?
Is this correct? What could be the failure here? Hose or clamp? How easy is this fix? Cost?
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Thanks for any help, i just ran outa warranty so think I will or should i attempt to repair this?
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Is this correct? What could be the failure here? Hose or clamp? How easy is this fix? Cost?
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Thanks for any help, i just ran outa warranty so think I will or should i attempt to repair this?
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Depends on how handy you are if you fix it or take it in. Would be nice to see the actual crack or wherever it is leaking from.
I'd get one an inspection mirror and look under the tank.
Like this one: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0070921x00003a
The tank is pressurized. Be careful about taking the cap off.
Coolant tank is about $85. Have not done it myself, but it looks pretty easy to replace.
I'd get one an inspection mirror and look under the tank.
Like this one: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0070921x00003a
The tank is pressurized. Be careful about taking the cap off.
Coolant tank is about $85. Have not done it myself, but it looks pretty easy to replace.
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My Ride: 545 2005 Model. Full spec so happy with as is.(for the moment!)
[u]Hi there, I just had my expantion tank blow out !! replacement was £50 ($75) and easy to replace.
Your coolant is dripping out of the overflow pipe under the tank or a crack.
Can you take the tank out and have a look?
Your coolant is dripping out of the overflow pipe under the tank or a crack.
Can you take the tank out and have a look?
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Depends on how handy you are if you fix it or take it in. Would be nice to see the actual crack or wherever it is leaking from.
I'd get one an inspection mirror and look under the tank.
Like this one: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0070921x00003a
The tank is pressurized. Be careful about taking the cap off.
Coolant tank is about $85. Have not done it myself, but it looks pretty easy to replace.
I'd get one an inspection mirror and look under the tank.
Like this one: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0070921x00003a
The tank is pressurized. Be careful about taking the cap off.
Coolant tank is about $85. Have not done it myself, but it looks pretty easy to replace.
Good Idea I will pick one up at auto zone. Will update you guys.
Thanks!
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