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1990 BMW 525i overheating

Tiny
RED9227
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  • 1990 BMW 525I
Engine Cooling problem
1990 BMW 525i 6 cyl Automatic 250000 miles

Hi, I know this was probably stupid of me but I took my car to the car wash the other day and left it running while I washed it down real quick and then I started smelling a burning smell and smoke from under the hood. POpped the hood and heard a hissing noise and smoke or steam came out, not sure. Started to overheat just as I turned in the driveway. Shut it off and checked all fluids later seemed fine. Still over heating! Looks like a busted gasket near the ignition thing in the engine, water spurting out of it as it over heats. What have I done? And sorry about the lingo I don't know much about cars. Please help!
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 AT 10:25 PM

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Tiny
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From what you have described, it sounds as if you have cracked your vehicle's head gasket. This could have been due to cold water hitting a hot running engine causing the crack. Hard to really diagnose it without actually looking at it though, I suggest having a shop look at it to prevent any further damage you may cause by driving it this way.
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Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 AT 1:28 AM

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