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gig
Joined: 05 May 2007 Posts: 5 Location: UK
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Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 4:36 pm Post subject: can you help? engine/cylinder coolant drain plug |
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Hey guys,
I really need your help. I own a 1999/2000 E46 318i.
Today I've been trying to sort out my coolant and radiator. I've got a haynes manual and started following the instructions. I've drained the coolant from the radiator by removing the radiator drain plugs. Then I ran into trouble.
I have spent most of the day trying to find the engine/cylinder drain plug and just cant find it. Am I an idiot as I cannot find it despite hours of looking. I even looked for photos online and still cant find it.
Can anyone help and tell me where it is (photographs would be good). The photos i have seen are either not very clear or are of a 325 and are different.
What and where am i looking?
Is it a metal or plastic plug i am looking for?
Is it a screw or a nut requiring a wrench?
I also hear that on some models there are 2 engine drain plugs. one on either side. how do i know if i have 2 and where is the other?
Please please post if you can help me guys. Im desperate. I'd like to be able to do this myself and I cant drive to a garage anyway as I have drained the radiator!!
thanks in advance
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edjack
Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 3887 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Sat May 05, 2007 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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The block drain plug is under/behind the exhaust manifold. It's a large hex-headed plug, about midway along the block. Only V engines have two plugs.
While you have the plug out, consider painting the head white. _________________
Ed BMW CCA member since 1987 (Nr. 62319).
'97 540i 6 speed Aspensilber over Aubergine interior. |
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gig
Joined: 05 May 2007 Posts: 5 Location: UK
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Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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Cheers edjack!
I managed to find it with your help and get the job done. Feels very satisfying.
Thanks again
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higgi
Joined: 04 Nov 2006 Posts: 13
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 11:44 am Post subject: 1 or 2 drain plugs |
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I have a Haynes manual too, and it shows 2 radiator drain plugs (not including the one on the block) but I only can find one on my 2000 323 |
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edjack
Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 3887 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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Different rads have different configs. Some don't even HAVE a drain plug! _________________
Ed BMW CCA member since 1987 (Nr. 62319).
'97 540i 6 speed Aspensilber over Aubergine interior. |
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