Bmw Thermostat Basics Explained Cooling System Bimmertips Bmw thermostat replacement (e46) this is a do it yourself reference for replacing the thermostat on the e46 bmw engines. mine is a 2002 330ci convertible, but this job should apply to all 1999 2005 bmw 3 series vehicles. the symptom leading to this repair was that the service engine soon light on my car would come on after driving some distance. To remove the thermostat: remove the 11mm nut that holds the engine hoist bracket, remove the 13mm bolt of the lower part of engine hoist bracket, and the 3x10mm bolts that hold the thermostat on the block. have some rags below the thermostat as coolant (around 1.5l) will be spilled. you don't want coolant on the engine belt.
Bmw Thermostat Replacement E46 Blogged At Shadetree Mecвђ Blogged at: shadetree mechanic 2009 11 bmw thermostat re this is a do it yourself reference on replacing the thermostat on the e46 bmw engines. mine. Bmw antifreeze & distilled water, 1 bottle redline water wetter (if in hot climates) jack the front of car up and support properly. 1) remove airbox completely and fan shroud, clutch fan removal (easier) 2) remove 3 top 10mm bolts where engine hook is located at thermostat, have catch pail cans avail as their will be coolant spillage. The following article provides detailed instructions on performing a thermostat replacement on a bmw e46 3 series car. even though we have used a 2003 bmw 325ci to perform this installation, this article can be applied to any e46 3 series vehicle, including the 323i, 328i and 330i coupe, sedan and convertible. 2005 325i e46, automatic trans, 110k miles, replaced the fan clutch, thermostat, and coolant flush with bmw parts from the dealer. replaced both belts. bled the coolant res. idled the car for 20 minutes, running the heater and then the a c. drove it around for about an hour, put on about 30 miles.
Thermostat Bmw E46 Www Inf Inet The following article provides detailed instructions on performing a thermostat replacement on a bmw e46 3 series car. even though we have used a 2003 bmw 325ci to perform this installation, this article can be applied to any e46 3 series vehicle, including the 323i, 328i and 330i coupe, sedan and convertible. 2005 325i e46, automatic trans, 110k miles, replaced the fan clutch, thermostat, and coolant flush with bmw parts from the dealer. replaced both belts. bled the coolant res. idled the car for 20 minutes, running the heater and then the a c. drove it around for about an hour, put on about 30 miles. My understanding is that you remove the intake, fan, fan shroud, disconnect the hoses, then remove thermostat housing and replace the thermostat. my main question is, should i drain the coolant out from the temperature sensor located down low, or is there a better way to do this and not lose so much fluid? 01 26 2021, 08:39 am. M. mickeyroi discussion starter. 3 posts · joined 2005. #1 · sep 6, 2006. ok, i brought my car ('99 323) in to the dealer because i noticed it took a long time for my engine to reach operating temperature (no "check engine" light though). i just got the call, and learned that my thermostat was stuck open. price: $500.
Shadetree Mechanic Bmw Thermostat Replacement E46 My understanding is that you remove the intake, fan, fan shroud, disconnect the hoses, then remove thermostat housing and replace the thermostat. my main question is, should i drain the coolant out from the temperature sensor located down low, or is there a better way to do this and not lose so much fluid? 01 26 2021, 08:39 am. M. mickeyroi discussion starter. 3 posts · joined 2005. #1 · sep 6, 2006. ok, i brought my car ('99 323) in to the dealer because i noticed it took a long time for my engine to reach operating temperature (no "check engine" light though). i just got the call, and learned that my thermostat was stuck open. price: $500.
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