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| E21, E30 General discussion and technical help for 1975-1991 3 series cars. |
03-02-2008, 12:04 PM
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Name: Neilsen
Title: United Newb
Status: Offline
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Tyrone GA, U.S
Your Ride: 1990 BMW 325i
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overheating at idle
today as i was going through a drivethrough, i had to sit idle for a little while and by the time i was out. my car had overheated to the top of the meter. what is wrong and what do i need to replace? any ideas? |
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03-02-2008, 12:40 PM
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Name: elsabor67
Title: Senior Member
Status: Offline
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Germany ('Till 2010)
Your Ride: 1989 325i (U.S. Specs)
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Check your t-stat and your clutch fan. I'm having the same problem right now when I'm at idle or running in the city. Also check if you have any kind of coolant leak and also check that your water pump is working.
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03-02-2008, 07:39 PM
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Name: Neilsen
Title: United Newb
Status: Offline
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Tyrone GA, U.S
Your Ride: 1990 BMW 325i
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cool, my sensors do say check engine oil and check coolant but weve checked and there is plenty of coolant and oil. other than that, i am having the same problem |
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03-04-2008, 12:20 PM
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Name: HyeTide
Title: United Newb
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: N.Y.
User not setup in Rate My Car. Click here to set it up. Your Ride: 1988 325ic
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Had same problem, check your electric fan, make sure it turns on when temp. rises? |
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