Hey guys,

I really need your help. I own a 1999/2000 E46 318i.
Today I've been trying to sort out my coolant and radiator. I've got a haynes manual and started following the instructions. I've drained the coolant from the radiator by removing the radiator drain plugs. Then I ran into trouble.
I have spent most of the day trying to find the engine/cylinder drain plug and just cant find it. Am I an idiot as I cannot find it despite hours of looking. I even looked for photos online and still cant find it.
Can anyone help and tell me where it is (photographs would be good). The photos i have seen are either not very clear or are of a 325 and are different.

What and where am i looking?
Is it a metal or plastic plug i am looking for?
Is it a screw or a nut requiring a wrench?

I also hear that on some models there are 2 engine drain plugs. one on either side. how do i know if i have 2 and where is the other?

Please please post if you can help me guys. Im desperate. I'd like to be able to do this myself and I cant drive to a garage anyway as I have drained the radiator!!

thanks in advance

gig