1996 BMW 328

1996 BMW 328
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CAPITAL2000
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coolant tank crack,,, what caused it
Mar 16, 2008 at 10:54 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Age is a factor in the lifespan of the cooling system components BMW has decided to use. Heat and age and the thermal cycling and what is termed "electro-mechanical degradation" all are contributing factors.
Mar 16, 2008 at 11:23 AM
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