Debris in Coolant Bottle

2004 BMW 520
80,000 MILES • 5 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANDREW1234
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04 BMW five series.the red bobbing coolant gauge snapped and a piece of the plastic gauge fell into the coolant bottle. I went to get a tweezers but when I came back it had gone out of sight. No way I can get it out. Is this a danger to the coolant system ?
Jul 16, 2011 at 4:39 AM
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KHLOW2008
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No, it is not. The part is too big to get out of the coolant bottle and since it floats, it would not get anywhere. If you wait a while, it might float to where it is visible and you can get it out.
Jul 16, 2011 at 4:59 AM
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ANDREW1234
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Thank you for your quick response !!
Jul 16, 2011 at 5:14 AM
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KHLOW2008
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You're welcome.

Have a nice weekend.
Jul 16, 2011 at 8:09 AM
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