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ra_pro
01-11-2005, 04:19 PM
I am loosing coolant in my 95 540i and it's getting worse. Just casually looking at the engine bay I can't find the leak. What is the most likely place for coolant to leak in V8 and not be visible?

e34bim
01-11-2005, 04:24 PM
normally the leak is is below the inlet manifold or what ever you call it over there and because its a v8 you cant see it

e34bim
01-11-2005, 04:26 PM
the header is the exaust so what do you call the inlet???

DaCan23
01-11-2005, 04:28 PM
water pump or hoses behind the intake manifold underneath the coolant expansion tank

Derek A.
01-11-2005, 04:31 PM
Here is what is common called the valley pan. Coolant seeps from the corners and usually runs down the back of the block.

http://www.nikolasmotorsport.com/pics/v8_valleypan.jpg