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1999 BMW 328 Anti-freeze Leak

Tiny
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  • 1999 BMW 328
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 70,000 MILES
Small valve located on the radiator hose is leaking anti-freeze, right next to where to pour the coolant into the radiator. What is it?
Monday, July 14th, 2008 AT 7:21 PM

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Tiny
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That is the bleeder valve. It is available separately and take care when you tighten it, it is made of plastic and can be easily over tightened.
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Monday, July 14th, 2008 AT 9:06 PM
Tiny
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Thank you so much! Do you know what may caused it to leak anti-freeze from there? And also do I have to purchase that part from the dealer or can I get it from the auto part store?
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 AT 6:42 AM
Tiny
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The plastic can and does often split and may require replacement of the expansion tank and these are usually not something they have on the shelf at Pep Boys. There are several on-line BMW suppliers, check them out.
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 AT 8:17 AM
Tiny
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Thanks again. Is this part hard to replace and will it harm my car if I drive it until I get the part?
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 AT 8:21 AM
Tiny
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Not hard to fix at all, but I would not take the chance of overheating the car. Get this fixed ASAP.
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 AT 9:06 PM
Tiny
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Replacing it its not hard. If you drove your car with that you might get more problem that is hard to fix.
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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008 AT 8:54 PM

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