M20 coolant pressure

[mark_i]

1990 325i M20 2" coolant hoses are rock hard when the engine is at running temp.
temp gauge is between 1/4 and 1/2
heaters blow hot air
140 psi yellow coolant cap
thin hose from rad to expansion tank is clear

anyone had this issue...?

[mark_i]

bleed screw vents coolant. No air, but coolant sprays out under pressure.

[Brianmoooore]

What makes you think you have a problem? Hoses should be fairly hard at 1.4 bar.(About 20 PSI, not 140!)

[mark_i]

compared to the M42 coolant hoses, with a 2 bar cap, the M20 hoses feel a lot harder.

However, since the engine isnt overheating, i guess there is no problem. Thanks