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<blockquote data-quote="Lee36328" data-source="post: 264546" data-attributes="member: 113"><p>Keeping cool in hot CNY weather</p><p></p><p>During the hot season, the cooling system of the e36 is put through a tough period.</p><p></p><p>It is important to regularly check the coolant level and monitor the cooling system for any tell-tale signs of leaks, like this one.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/DSC_0419e.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>That messy situation is caused by a minor leak at the top, from the coolant hose. Now you see the benefit of the colouring in the coolant. Leaks are easier to detect.</p><p></p><p>The aircon may also stop working. A check at the fuse box will determine whether the health of the fan. If the fuse shorts out upon being replaced, the fan has died and will need replacing. Because the fan helps to direct air through the radiator, a dead fan will place additional stress on the cooling system.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/DSC_0446ecopy.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/aircondblower.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>It is a tight fit, which means the radiator needs to come out.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/DSC_0454e.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>The gearbox radiator sits right in front of the main radiator. Pipes connect the gearbox to the radiator at the bottom, using the gearbox oil itself as a coolant.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/DSC_0463e.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/Transmissioncoolingsystem.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Finally, fitted. The job will take about half a day.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/CSC_0468e.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lee36328, post: 264546, member: 113"] Keeping cool in hot CNY weather During the hot season, the cooling system of the e36 is put through a tough period. It is important to regularly check the coolant level and monitor the cooling system for any tell-tale signs of leaks, like this one. [IMG]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/DSC_0419e.jpg[/IMG] That messy situation is caused by a minor leak at the top, from the coolant hose. Now you see the benefit of the colouring in the coolant. Leaks are easier to detect. The aircon may also stop working. A check at the fuse box will determine whether the health of the fan. If the fuse shorts out upon being replaced, the fan has died and will need replacing. Because the fan helps to direct air through the radiator, a dead fan will place additional stress on the cooling system. [IMG]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/DSC_0446ecopy.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/aircondblower.png[/IMG] It is a tight fit, which means the radiator needs to come out. [IMG]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/DSC_0454e.jpg[/IMG] The gearbox radiator sits right in front of the main radiator. Pipes connect the gearbox to the radiator at the bottom, using the gearbox oil itself as a coolant. [IMG]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/DSC_0463e.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/Transmissioncoolingsystem.png[/IMG] Finally, fitted. The job will take about half a day. [IMG]http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f369/L36328/repairs/CSC_0468e.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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