overheating 325i stationary

Post Thu Jul 14, 2005 2:12 pm

hello thought id rack a few brains before i whip me engine to bits -got a 325i touring manual that when stood in traffic or idling starts to get warm -no loss of coolant or emulsifying etc ?????coupling appears ok so does rad ????any pointers.just started aaarrgghh.would probably go into red if allowed but drving cools it back down??

Post Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:19 pm

Are you sure the viscous fan is ok?

Post Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:24 pm

well looks to be spinning ok with engine?

Post Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:38 pm

gcorky wrote:well looks to be spinning ok with engine?

Try stopping the fan with a rolled up newspaper. If it shreads the paper, it's good. If it stops the fan, get a new 'un.

You'll need a slim 32mm spanner to remove it. Left hand threads too !!!

Give us a shout if you need one as I may have a spare going about..

Cheers Lad

Post Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:40 pm

look at this thread
http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... ic&t=12917

Post Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:06 pm

georgen sent pm

Post Thu Jul 14, 2005 9:02 pm

i can say couplin is a duff ,just took her for a blast got warmed up come back let tickover for a while about 90 degrees,shoved the ad-mag in and no resistance whatsoever,hmn do they go overnight-must do.so need a coupling ah well

Post Fri Jul 15, 2005 7:15 am

gcorky wrote:georgen sent pm

Dude, no PM recieved. It's playin up a bit at the mo.

Can you mail me at george.2.nicol@bt.com

Cheers