Re: 1995 M3 Temp Gauge

["Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob, you just described a defective thermostat, one that's stuck in the open 
position.

If the plastic impeller on the water pump cracked, it would pump no coolant, 
and your temperature gauge would rise into the red zone VERY QUICKLY!

If you're still using the original water pump, you may want to replace it 
now, since you'll have the coolant drained, and you'll be working in the 
same vicinity.

- -rb

>
>Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 16:10:44 -0500
>From: rhoyvald@domain.elided
>Subject: 1995 M3 Temp Gauge
>
>To All:
>
>I have a 1995 M3 with 84,000 miles and all of a sudden the temperature 
>takes
>quite a while (at least a 1/2 hour) to get to the center operating  temp.  
>It
>used to get to center temp. in about 10 mins. and the heater blows out hot 
>air
>at the same time as before.
>
>What could be the problem, if any?
>Thermastat?
>Water impeller?   I heard that some 95's have the plastic impellers and I 
>don't
>want to be stuck on the side of the road.
>
>Thanks for any insight!
>
>- -Bob
>

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