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Posted by Bob on August 27, 2001 at 13:06:47:

In Reply to: cracked coolant resevoir - easy repair? posted by Todd Kenyon on August 26, 2001 at 13:48:43:


age and heat makes old ones get brittle and crack. Unless it's $2 at a pick-a-part, I'd go for a new one. Having one go inconveniently later is no bargain.

Bob

Looks like my coolant resevoir has a small crack along the seam on the passenger side. I assume this is not worth attempting a patch. Is it as easy to replace as it looks? Seems to me you just have to pump/siphon coolant out of the resevoir, remove all hoses (keep the big one upright), remove the sensor, and unscrew it. Anything I'm missing here? WIll the system need to be bled (doesn't seem like it). Any tips much appreciated.

Todd Kenyon 88 M5




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