Re: '87 325e Coolant Loss

["ra rabmw" <rabmw@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

   Most likely a tired coolant cap,forcing water out only under pressure 
while driving.Cheap to replace regardless.
                               "RA"

>From: RBeard3447@domain.elided
>To: bmw-digest@domain.elided
>CC: ritchieb@domain.elided
>Subject: '87 325e Coolant Loss
>Date: Mon, 15 May 2000 21:14:24 EDT
>
>I have an '87 325e with 117,000 miles.  It uses no oil, runs smoothly, but
>has started losing coolant.  There are no obvious drops, stains, etc. on or
>under the engine.
>
>When the engine starts and runs, there is no stream of coolant or steam
>coming from the tailpipe.  The normal drops of water due to cold startup 
>are
>present, but quickly disappear once the engine warms up.
>
>Is there something that I'm overlooking or is it just automatically assumed
>that the headgasket is the problem?
>
>Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Regards,
>
>R.K.Beard
>ritchieb@domain.elided
>
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