overheating 320 again

[zimzimzimer]

my cabs overheating i thought it was the head gasket but was told to try the fan clutch by trying to stop it once warmed up so i did and it stops easly also the bottom hose is no getting warm is this normal any body got any ideas

[Gwynleym10]

When is it overheating?

All the time, heats up very quickly
In traffic, but goes down when you get your speed up?

[zimzimzimer]

if i start it up and leave to idle it takes about 5 mins,if i drive it take about 2 mins

[kam-325i]

Headgasket anyone ?

[zimzimzimer]

these no water in the oil

[E30BeemerLad]

sounds like a thermostat problem if the bottom hose is not getting warm. Thermostat is Ԛ£24 from the stealers, less from GSF. But the fan viscous clutch sounds like it could be dodgy too if it is easily stopped when the vehicle is warm. I would investigate these items further. If it is warming up very quickly I would avoid using the car as you may end up with a cracked head if you let it cook.

[gcorky]

these no water in the oil

dont need water in oil for h/g failure ,could be exhausting in to cooling system.
try stat and viscous first cos you need them.


any pressure in expansion tank?????

[johnnyboy]

Also it could be a knackered radiator. I don't think you can back flush e30 rads though can you???

I would try thermostat first.

cheers,

john