1997 BMW Z3 overheating/ losing coolant under engine/

1997 BMW Z3
119,000 MILES • 2.7L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DONNAKI
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NEED TO KNOW WHERE FREEZE PLUGS ARE AND ANY SUGGESTIONS
Mar 8, 2014 at 1:14 PM
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freeze plugs are on the side of the block down low. whats the problem with the little BMW?
Mar 8, 2014 at 10:30 PM
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DONNAKI
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It shoots water out of the radiator as soon as it starts. There is water also comming from the from the side of the engine. I was told it is probably a cracked head
Mar 11, 2014 at 3:43 PM
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id agree with that due to the water being pushed out of the radiator by engine compression
Mar 12, 2014 at 9:00 AM
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