E36 Overheating. - United Bimmer Community

**Kiterunner** · 03-26-2006, 09:12 AM

Hi All,

Been busy with work and hence not quite active. Further, have managed to drop my lady and change to 18 inchers. I shall post the pics in a day or two.

But first, my lady nearly touched the red zone in the temp guage. Any inputs for me to check...? Cheers..

**c1apton** · 03-26-2006, 10:11 AM

Start with belt tension, (slipping fan belt turns waterpump slower) if that's ok consider changing waterpump, thermostat & doing a coolant flush also check for water in the oil - could be head gasket (right Rooz?)

**TJsBimm** · 03-26-2006, 10:21 AM

clutch fan might not be kickin in. check for play

**xsperf** · 03-26-2006, 10:38 AM

you didnt do ANYTHING at all? was it real cold that the coolant may have frozen? and does it still overheat? can you give more details?

**B_w.** · 03-26-2006, 04:43 PM

check the fan clutch and t stat. the fan might not be turning on.

**Kiterunner** · 03-27-2006, 08:59 AM

Thanks all for your inputs. Had to take afternoon off.

This is what happend....

1. Water Pump broke down (Original Stock since 1997)
2. Thermostat Housing Cracked (Stock)

So had to get all these, New Water Pump, Thermostat housing, Housing Gasket and New Coolants....all from the local Bimmer Dealer.

Funny thing is ...all of em cost less than the OEM parts..he he he..

Thanks all....me lady is back in the mid zone...

**Kiterunner** · 03-27-2006, 09:01 AM

All the belts are fine. No water inernally too. Did all the checks u'all advised.....thanks!!

**Kiterunner** · 03-27-2006, 09:04 AM

Oh yes...a new fan as well...as one of the fins had vanished...JFYI, all the items cost me....BND 323.00 thats is an equivalent of USD 190.00. Remember all of the parts were from Local BMW dealer....

**zeaq328i** · 03-27-2006, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiterunner

Thanks all for your inputs. Had to take afternoon off.

This is what happend....

1. Water Pump broke down (Original Stock since 1997)
2. Thermostat Housing Cracked (Stock)

So had to get all these, New Water Pump, Thermostat housing, Housing Gasket and New Coolants....all from the local Bimmer Dealer.

Funny thing is ...all of em cost less than the OEM parts..he he he..

Thanks all....me lady is back in the mid zone...

I think i have to change my water pump in the future.I think it's common E36 have faulty water pump.
Where did u chage it?QAF?

What's the milage on your car??

**Kiterunner** · 03-27-2006, 09:05 AM

BND stand for Brunei National Dollar

**Kiterunner** · 03-27-2006, 09:05 AM

Got it changed at Modern Motors..Batu Bersurat.

**Kiterunner** · 03-27-2006, 09:08 AM

mileage is apprx 119K

**zeaq328i** · 03-27-2006, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiterunner

Got it changed at Modern Motors..Batu Bersurat.

i think i know where. I know it's near the Mall and Tungku link.

It is near shop where it burned down before??The place where Tamu Trader office used to be...

**Kiterunner** · 03-27-2006, 09:19 AM

Its just behind the block that got burnt down. Extreme corner...tel: 2450462. Talk to Shirley or AH Keong...

**zeaq328i** · 03-27-2006, 09:25 AM

Sometimes bringing it to specialist can be scary. They can trick you by taking out the good ones and replace it with the bad ones. You go back there to fix the problem and they just replace back your original parts.

I was recommend at the Chua Automobilesby the Amedeo Mechanics( Gadong near /above Just toys) but they are bit pricey...