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HELP! What does this mean? (archive)
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Posted by Patrick on October 14, 2001 at 12:19:44:

Earlier this week I "thought" I had finished my radiator project. I replaced the burst uppper hose and checked and replaced a few other worn parts. Followed the directions on bleeding the system and thought I had done it all correctly. Here's my question:

I took it out for its first spin since finishing (to the store). Only went about 2 miles or so. When I came out I noticed that it was dripping some antifreeze and when I got closer I could hear "boiling" noises coming from the radiator. What does this mean, what didn't I do, what should I do now? TIA

Patrick
88 535i 104k
BMWCCA 197712

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