1997 BMW 525i EXCESSIVE STEAM FROM EXHAUST

1997 BMW 525I
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MURLEYD
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MY 525 SEEMS TO HAVE EXCESSIVE STEAM FROM EXHAUST PIPE. I AM TOLD THAT THESE CARS SUFFER FROM WATER LAYING IN THE EXHAUST PIPE WHICH RESULTS IN THE STEAM. JUST WONDERED WHAT YOU THOUGHTAND IF THERE IS A CURE. I HAVE RECENTLY HAD THE O2 SENSOR REPLACED
Feb 19, 2009 at 12:29 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It is possible there is a crack in the cylinder head or in the cooling system and it is allowing coolant into the combustion chambers.
Feb 19, 2009 at 9:18 PM
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