1999 BMW 328 cooling system

1999 BMW 328
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ANGEL AMRTINEZ
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1999 BMW 328 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive
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my car is getting hot,coolent is not leaking
Apr 4, 2008 at 5:59 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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how hot? is the cooling fan coming on? is it boiling over?
Apr 4, 2008 at 6:07 PM
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ANGEL AMRTINEZ
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i had replace the extended tank and i steel have the signal ,check cooling system,do this model has a termostate and where is located.?
Apr 4, 2008 at 6:30 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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the thermostat is in the middle front of engine. follow the upper rad hose to the housing. it all comes as one piece.
Apr 4, 2008 at 6:38 PM
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There is a coolant level sensor in the expansion tank. Did you reconnect it? Is the coolant level too low? If not, then you might need to replace it, they do fail. Repost if more help is needed.
Apr 4, 2008 at 7:56 PM
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ANGEL AMRTINEZ
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i did reconected the sensor on the bottom of the tank ,do i need to replaced it ,the cooling level was fine
Apr 5, 2008 at 7:25 PM
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yes replace it
Apr 5, 2008 at 7:33 PM
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