E46 Leakage problems

[mushaini]

Seeking sifus advice on leakage problem with my E46 318i 2001Leak no. 1 > there is water dripping from an area above the auto transmission. View attachment 28822View attachment 28823Leak no. 2 > coolant seeping from around the cylinder head areaView attachment 28825Leak no. 3 > coolant seeping View attachment 28824Please advise the possible parts that may need to be repaired or replaced, cost, and recommended workshop to do it.Thank you

 

[Strider74]

Bro,
Picts 1 and 2, sifus, correct me if i'm wrong, i think its water from the AC condensation. Normal. Since the water is clear.

Cant comment on the repairs costs and parts though.

Maybe you can go through this link.

http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?13918-E46-Part-and-Service-Cost-II

i know its a chore, but try to go through the latest ones first.

 

[anaksarawak]

2.and 3. Are normal and cost nothing more than 300, may I suggest to replace all your radiator hose and connectors plus check your water pump, expansion tank, radiator cap, etcs. Total cost below 1k if ur radiator is ok and your heat exchanger are not blocked.

 

[mushaini]

Thank you strider74 and anaksarawak for your replies.

I suspected that the water near the AT was condensation water because it was clean, clear and normal room temperature. However, I still found it odd because it seem to come from an area far away from the aircond condensor or the aircond piping.

As for the coolant, the leak is small. Very small top up of water from time to time. So far, no overheating problem (touch wood).

Will take it to the workshop soon to check out the repair costs.

 

[kby88]

Thank you strider74 and anaksarawak for your replies.

I suspected that the water near the AT was condensation water because it was clean, clear and normal room temperature. However, I still found it odd because it seem to come from an area far away from the aircond condensor or the aircond piping.

As for the coolant, the leak is small. Very small top up of water from time to time. So far, no overheating problem (touch wood).

Will take it to the workshop soon to check out the repair costs.

That water came from our aircond box (house our cooling coil) which located behind/inside our dashboard just above the gearbox.