overheating problems

1995 BMW 318I
150,000 MILES
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PAULCOLLINS
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bmw 318i e36 p reg , overheating and hose from water tank to lower gasket becomes solid and very hot , hose by thermostat is cold , no mixture in the oli or water etc , so hope not head gasket
Jan 2, 2012 at 9:35 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the thermostat if okay try bleeding the cooling system if it continues block and pressure test it-
Jan 2, 2012 at 10:10 AM
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