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1998 BMW 318 overheating

Tiny
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  • 1998 BMW 318
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 78,000 MILES
Hi, thanks for the previous advice, I have bled the system several times with no improvement. I have also noticed water and vapour coming out of the exhaust pipe when running, could this be the head gasket?
Sunday, November 8th, 2009 AT 10:30 AM

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Tiny
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It may be, do you have the means to pressure test the cooling system?
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Sunday, November 8th, 2009 AT 10:35 AM
Tiny
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No, I don't have any pressure testing equipment, I only have basic tools
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Sunday, November 8th, 2009 AT 12:11 PM

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