Pipe blew off, what to do? (e39 cooling system)

DannyW · 19 Mar 2010 at 16:48

also do u have to take out the rad and bumper off to do the stat and viscous? On my e36 328i there was just enough to do these jobs

Kenai · 19 Mar 2010 at 16:51

You blew a pipe you say? Perhaps you should keep such matters to yourself, this is meant to be a family friendly forum

mjt · 19 Mar 2010 at 17:36

DannyW said:
Hi i knew about the rest heat function from the day i got the car but i rather keep the engine running just incase the battery goes flat and i was 20 miles from home!

Dude, buy a new battery.

DannyW · 19 Mar 2010 at 17:46

It's less then a year old but still not worth the risk to me

iaind · 19 Mar 2010 at 17:53

BMW designed a feature, but DannyW knows better!

Joshy · 19 Mar 2010 at 20:49

DannyW, why do you even post here? It is well known that whatever you (or your car) does it is going to be met (rightly or wrongly) with hostility. I just cannot understand why you'd keep on coming back here for more, less your tongue is planted very firmly in your cheek?

[TW]Fox · 19 Mar 2010 at 20:53

He's actually had some pretty decent advice in this thread.

Joshy · 19 Mar 2010 at 21:27

[TW]Fox;16191754 said:
He's actually had some pretty decent advice in this thread.

Maybe 5 or 6 posts at the most. The rest of it is gems like "Why not buy a 12 year old French Trolley"?

I know, tongue in cheek and it did raise a smile, but still!

BigglesPiP · 20 Mar 2010 at 00:38

LOL, you couldn't make it up.

You caught it in time so don't worry too much about HGF etc.

The reason it happened in the 1st place is the cooling system on these motors is made of cheese.

[TW]Fox · 20 Mar 2010 at 00:44

BigglesPiP said:
The reason it happened in the 1st place is the cooling system on these motors is made of cheese.

Well no, it doesnt just happen at random for the lulz. It is true that the cooling system on these cars is a weak point but everything that goes wrong with them happens for a reason, not just randomly.

BigglesPiP · 20 Mar 2010 at 00:54

I would go with: The anti-freeze ratio wasn't good in it over the winter and it has frozen in that spot at some point, either stretching the pipe or pushing it half the way off.

The fitting doesn't seem to lend itself any sort of jubilee clip either, looks like it's a case of inspect both plastic parts for damage, then push the, together again and pray.

Or maybe the pressure relief valve doesn't work.

Sone · 20 Mar 2010 at 05:49

its a sign the clutch is going to explode

NickXX · 20 Mar 2010 at 09:27

Could be something as simple as the plastic bit not being pushed on properly following maintenance.

CaPtBlaCk · 20 Mar 2010 at 11:54

The coolant pipe in question is held in place with a metal spring clip, they are normally very difficult to move in service.

At the very minimum you should get the pipe replaced and a good garage will be able to bleed and test the cooling system to ensure that it is not over pressurising in use.