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2 on the block, 1 on the rad (archive)
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Posted by Henkka 750i on January 13, 2002 at 10:40:49:

In Reply to: Rad. bleed screw on 750 iL posted by Cal on January 13, 2002 at 10:18:03:


I cant find the bleed screw on the thermo. housing isnt it there? Is there also a drain screw on the block?

The radiator drain screw is located in the bottom, on the left side. Notice that it is in the bottom of the radiator, NOT the oil cooler that is connected right below rad and can look like it's the same piece. It protrudes towards the engine pointing down and can be opened with a large flathead screwdriver.

The blocks have drain plugs that are located under the exhaust manifold in a terrible-to-reach place. I have been unable to reach the right side one although I can see it from under the car, opening the left side one has left me with sore scratched hands and dirt in my eyes every time but at least it is openeable in less than 30 minutes of intricate precision work in a space fit for a child's hand if even that.

Don't lose any seal rings.

Henkka
changed rad and the water pump last summer... in three days... changed the pump on my wife's e30 in 15 minutes.... Big car, big work...

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