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I can't see anything but a water pump and coolant hoses, no intermediate black plastic connection bit. Have a look at the diagram and keep in mind that I don't have a 530.
Dave
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Identify That Part! Cooling System...
Does anyone know what the black part(at least on my car it is black and I think it is plastic but its raining and I dont want to check!) that bolts into the water pump and connects to the radiator hose that goes to the top of the radiator. I have developed a nice coolant leak and I notice a nice crack on that black thing and some leaking is coming from the bottom. So I need a new one of those, is that going to be a dealer part or does would schucks or Napa going to have something like that? And what coolant am I going to need for replacement?
Thanks
Dan Lafley
95 530i
2 Grand Master
Its never raining at realoem
I can't see anything but a water pump and coolant hoses, no intermediate black plastic connection bit. Have a look at the diagram and keep in mind that I don't have a 530.
Dave
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Sounds like the thermostat cover. In the UK, these are available from some aftermarket suppliers such as eurocarparts.com.
1997 535i V8
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............unless you're talking about the thermostat housing, which appears to connect to the lower rad hose.
diagram
Heres one at BMA for $15
Dave
Last edited by Dave M; 10-10-2008 at 08:24 PM.
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This is the best picture I have. There is nothing connected to the coolant hose to the radiator other than the inlet and the outlet.
Last edited by yaofeng; 10-11-2008 at 07:05 AM.
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Sounds exactly like the thermostat housing. The plastic one will leak as it age. Get the metal one.
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There it is
Thats it, the black coupling thing, but I suppose calling it a thermostat housing would make it easier to find.
Thanks!!!
Dan
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Oh I forgot, I am going to change the coolant too, What kind of coolant am I "supposed" to use, and where is the drain plug.
Thanks!
Dan
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I probably need to buy a new Thermostat and the housing I would imagine, but anything else? I hope I dont need a new water pump.
Dan Lafley
95 530i
2 Grand Master
Do a search fro "coolant" and have fun deciding what to do.
If you don't have hours of your life to spare and you live relatively close to a dealership, go buy some 'blue' stuff from them and forget about it.
Take a look at your hose clamps in case they need replacement. Someone else can tell you where the drain plug(s) are on the M60. I have no clue where the block drain is located.
Dave
10/90 Build 525im, 630,000+km, Eibach/Sachs, Engine Rebuild
*RIP Oskar the DOG
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