MHK545

Does anyone know of a DIY for this?

Also if anyone who has done this fix reference the part numbers needed.

Thanks for any help sent my way.

MHK

panochote

A diy on how to remove the intake manifold would be appreciated. Been looking like crazy.

545iMike

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RTR

DIY: Coolant Leak Repair ( Cap w Seal and Expanding Coolant Pipe) w Pics - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums
Enjoy.

vascool

any way this can be done without removing the intake? Can I snake the hose through?

dawid_w

You need to remove the intake. There is not enough room to snake the hose through.
It is also a perfect time to check if your coolant vent pipes and valley pan are not leaking.

How many miles you have on your car? I got my car with 86k and now I have 130k. During that time I removed my intake at least 5 times.
It is not that hard. You will get used to it. ;-)


Good luck.

vascool

thanks! I have 78k now.

5 times?? Sounds like a lot of fun :-)

dawid_w

Let me think:


at 89k - Y-pipe and left exhaust valve
at 94k - Valley pan, water pump and coolant vent pipes
at 102 - I was looking for strange coolant leak and at that time I replaced second exhaust valve. At the end coolant was leaking from rear engine cover behind the transmission. It was easier to remove everything while intake was out.
at 117k - coolant return pipe (AGA expandable pipe)
at 125k - DISA motor and intake pressure sensor