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1999 BMW 318 Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Radiator, Compression.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on February 28, 2010

Overheat

Engine Cooling problem
1999 BMW 318 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual 110000 miles

AS SOON AS ENGINE GOES ON THE RADIATOR START BOILING AND WATER RUNS OUT OF RADIATOR PLEASE TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG?
Avatar Asked by abbey62

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Replied on March 1, 2010

The head gasket is compromised, it sounds like the compression is pushing water out of the motor, it's time to pull the head.

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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