1997 BMW 528 sometimes overheats

1997 BMW 528
225,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SURFINEDDIE
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have condencation in oil filler cap.
Feb 6, 2009 at 7:47 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It's not good. Pressure test cooling system overnight with the spark plugs out and see if coolant is getting forced into the combustion chambers, you will know if coolant comes out the spark plug holes. Then you will have to pull the head and have it pressure tested.
Feb 6, 2009 at 9:59 PM
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