N62 V8 coolant leak help
03-18-2013, 03:10 PM
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I dont think thats the culprit.. probably where the coolant is collecting and dripping out from....
I think ur leak is probably somewhere else,,,,, a leaky hose, or coolant expansion tank, a sensor,,,water pump or even (hopefully not ) ur coolant pipe leaking from the front of the engine ,, the fluid is just workin its way out at that plastic rivit area,,,
I think ur leak is probably somewhere else,,,,, a leaky hose, or coolant expansion tank, a sensor,,,water pump or even (hopefully not ) ur coolant pipe leaking from the front of the engine ,, the fluid is just workin its way out at that plastic rivit area,,,
03-18-2013, 08:59 PM
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I had that leak on my car. It is not fun or cheap to fix it.
This video will explain where is it leaking from.
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This rubber thing is just a plug (dust cover). You can take it out. to see bit more.
03-18-2013, 09:41 PM
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Dawid,,wat is the cost for that repair ?The rear coolant passage cover,,,, I have never even heard of that leak,,, another weak point on these engines,,,, that totally sucks....
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03-19-2013, 04:34 AM
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Yae farkin gods...wtf BMW??? I never heard of that one either. We all know the brilliant, rocket-scientist designed valley pan coolant transfer pipe that would have required an engine removal if not for the Bimmer pipe (and similar designs)...now we have a whole cover pan hidden by the damned transmission and freggin flywheel. Yikes!
03-19-2013, 12:00 PM
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godai,, keep checkin ur coollant level.. be carefull not to overheat ur engine .dont drive too far in that condition,,, that gasket could fail and loose all ur coolant if ur not carefull.. keep us informed if u get get any cost estimates...Im affraid to even imagine what that costs to fix... After seeing that video my freakin jaw dropped... I havent heard anyone ever talk about,,, or mention this,,,,,, Rear coolant passage cover,, Man,, that is just a stupid design,,,, sry u have to go thru that expense...
03-19-2013, 02:43 PM
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Yae farkin gods...wtf BMW??? I never heard of that one either. We all know the brilliant, rocket-scientist designed valley pan coolant transfer pipe that would have required an engine removal if not for the Bimmer pipe (and similar designs)...now we have a whole cover pan hidden by the damned transmission and freggin flywheel. Yikes!
03-19-2013, 04:32 PM
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03-19-2013, 06:14 PM
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#5 is the cover plate with gasket there referring too. Goes on the back of the block behind the transmission. The transfer pipe connects from the front timing case/water pump to the back cover. The pipe itself seals on the block.