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Mike GSi
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5th Oct 09 at 13:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Having sold my Corsa, im on the hunt for another BMW, unfortunately not another M3 though

I have found a very nice one for very cheap! S Reg 1998, 90k FSH Mauve/Purple M-Tech etc. Basically the ideal one ive been looking for!

However, it has a overheating problem! Adverts write up:

BMW E36 323 COUPE

I AM SELLIND THIS CAR DUE TO HAVING OVERHEATING PROBLEMS, THE HEAD WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH NEW GASKET 4 MONTHS AGO EVER SINCE IT HAS RANDOMLY OVER-HEATED, SOME TIMES IT WOULD RUN FINE OTHERS I'D GET DOWN THE ROAD AND IT WOULD OVER-HEAT.

I'VE HAD A NEW THERMOSTAT AND WATER PUMP FITTED

GARAGE HAS TOLD ME ITS NOT DUE TO THE HEAD BUT I'VE LOST INTEREST IN IT

IT HAS 18" ALLOY WHEELS

WHITE LEATHER INTERIOR

BODYWORK IS VERY CLEAN

VIEWING IS WELCOME WEEKDAY EVENINGS OR WEEKENDS

It probably has the Nikasil Engine but i dont think this would cause overheating. Has anyone had or know, from previous experiences what the problem could be?

[Edited on 05-10-2009 by Mike GSi]
Corsa_Sport21
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5th Oct 09 at 14:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
It wont have the Niksali engine if its a 98 on an S plate.
Mike GSi
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5th Oct 09 at 14:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Nikasil Blocks were stopped in production in March 1998, this vehicle was registered in January 1998
richc
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5th Oct 09 at 14:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Could be something stupid like air lock. Just bleed it and put rad flush through it and see what happens.

If its had a new head, gasket, thermostat and pump fitted, i cant see what elese it could be.

Mike GSi
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5th Oct 09 at 14:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yeah true, i might give them a ring, if they have proof of the work done i cant see it being anything serious.
Corsa_Sport21
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5th Oct 09 at 14:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
So it wont be an S reg then,they didnt start till August 98.
Corsa_Sport21
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5th Oct 09 at 14:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Oh and does it leek coolant??
Mike GSi
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5th Oct 09 at 14:18   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
So it wont be an S reg then,they didnt start till August 98.


Good point! Maybe its meant to be jan 1999. or a personal plate!
John
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5th Oct 09 at 14:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Can't make the car look newer than it is so can't be a private plate either.
Corsa_Sport21
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5th Oct 09 at 14:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
More than likely a Jan 99 car as you cant put a newer plate on an older car.

Unless its a ringer.
CORSA NUT
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5th Oct 09 at 14:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Oooooooooooo when i had my325i mate i had bad overheating probs

My block ended upcracking in the end after trying to find the problem for ages..flushed the rad..sorted the air locks..new gasket etc etc and it still didn't stop it.If there's a decent BMW specialist near you then give the guy a cheeky offer and keep the rest for any work that needs doing..oh and don't drive it
Corsa_Sport21
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5th Oct 09 at 14:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Or if its cheap enough,take it and drop a 328i motor in it.Or even an E36 M3 engine.
CORSA NUT
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5th Oct 09 at 14:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Or just buy a 328i in the first place there cheap enough nowadays...
Mike GSi
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5th Oct 09 at 14:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If its still available at the weekend i might go have a look!

i reckon the seller has just put that date as its the first date of the 1998.

Yeah if it has a cracked block it will lose water though wont it?

I think ill go check it, see if the coolant is actually circulating etc, its not far away to be fair either!
Corsa_Sport21
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5th Oct 09 at 14:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Depends how cheap the one mentioned is tho.Good condition 328i's with the same spec as above go for good money.
Corsa_Sport21
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5th Oct 09 at 14:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Offer him £1k.

Looks no bad tho.
Mike GSi
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5th Oct 09 at 14:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Ideally id like a 328 Sport but they go for a good amount still! yeah you can pick 328i saloons cloth interior etc (low spec) for well under a Grand but i want something that isnt 'low spec' lol
CORSA NUT
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5th Oct 09 at 14:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If the block is cracked slightly then it won't leak until it's very hot and expanded.By that time though it's too late anyway.If the body is tidy..offer him 1K as said then try and fix it.Might just be an air lock BUT i doubt it.Sounds like it's already been the first port of call
harrisp
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5th Oct 09 at 14:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Was the head skimmed? could be warped.
Mike GSi
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5th Oct 09 at 14:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yeah if worse comes to worst i could break it and get my money back!

i think its odd how the head was changed 'THEN' it started over heating!
CORSA NUT
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5th Oct 09 at 14:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Heads can be done VERY bad mate especially on the 6 cyl engines
Mike GSi
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5th Oct 09 at 14:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
would a 528i have the same engine as a 328i? same age
Corsa_Sport21
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5th Oct 09 at 14:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yes.
M52 iirc.
Jambo
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5th Oct 09 at 15:10   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
get an M3 saloon.
sand-eel
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5th Oct 09 at 15:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
check the build date on the drivers side suspension turret.
Does it overheat when moving or at stand still? could just be a chuffed viscous fan as they seem to always go wrong.

 
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