11-30-2022, 06:31 PM | #1 |
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Coolant Leak Images - Ideas?
Hello everyone,
2008 BMW X5 N52 Ignore the green coolant as I added a fluorescent dye to the blue coolant that turned it green so I can better locate the leak. So I have been chasing down this slow coolant leak for a while from the bottom and could not determine which hose it was coming from. That’s because it’s not coming from any hose. It’s coming from the front block. Seems like the front head gasket is leaking coolant. Right where the accessories belt is located. Nothing is leaking into the cylinders or mixing with the oil. tested it. Sucks because the rest of the vehicle is in great condition. What are my options here to stop this leak? Is my only option a head gasket replacement? Any ideas? Thanks |
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12-05-2022, 02:44 PM | #4 |
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Just posted about a similar issue in my X5 5.0i... been noticing missing coolant for a while now and odor is present when I pull in my garage. What dye can I use to get the same green results? Head bolts are located where exactly LOL. Appreciate your time guys!!
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12-07-2022, 06:30 AM | #5 |
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I had a similar problem on my 3.0 Diesel 2010. Leak from front of the engine block. It was the water pump. Replaced and the leak stopped.
I understand we should replace the water pump and service belts every 60.000Km |
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12-07-2022, 11:29 AM | #7 |
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Just had my expansion tank pop, its the achilles heel of the system…plastic.
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Oh and let's not start talking about all the dried up gaskets and oil leaks by 100k... Owning a BMW is like being in abusive relationship... I keep getting my ass kicked, But I keep going back because the sex is Fn amazing...😆😆 |
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