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« on: March 04, 2008, 08:38:09 pm »
Hi Guys,

Need some advice for my BMW 318iSE e46 please. Seems like i've got coolant spraying/leaking from the connection between hoses. Its when the engine is running and its where the hard plastic hose which has the bleed screw comes forward and connects to (fits over) a tube/hose/pipe at the front of the engine bay, which I think is part of the radiator there.

I've tried to just push it back on but it sits on but cant be forced all the way by hand. The question is how do i fix this problem? Is there some way/tip to push the connection back together? Can I do it myself or do i need a mechanic? Will a part need replacing? Should i be worried about the integrity of any lining or rubber bits inside the hard hose?

I've already been through 2 lots of coolant to get the car home! All advice is much appreciated
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« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2008, 09:03:59 pm »
hey gig,

I'm pretty sure you should be able to fix that. I even have an idea kinda what problem that is.
BUT anyway, do you have a digicam? could you post a few pics of it?
Just wanna make sure, we talk about the same thing

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« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2008, 09:16:34 pm »
hey thanks for the quick reply. im gonna go take a pic right now!!!!
back in  a short while.
hope you can help me!
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« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2008, 09:19:42 pm »
awesome! think we should be of help!

if I wont reply fast ennough, dont worry, I'll be back :-)
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« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2008, 10:09:16 pm »
thanks again. here are the fotos. 1st shows the general area. I am pointing to problem part in the 2nd photo and then the last is a closer view of the problem... you can see where the 2 aren't connected well/properly. Particularly on the right side of the foto....

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« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2008, 04:21:33 pm »
anyone?
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« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2008, 11:50:14 pm »
Would love to help you, but dont have a clue...
I'll *kick* The Wild for you, he should be here soon Smiley
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« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2008, 08:59:17 pm »
i'm not sure but from the looks of it it may not be on properly, from the looks of it, there's a tab on the part that's leaking, and it might not be on properly... umm kinda your problem nevermind lol, are you ale to slip some gasket maker inside the gap to help with your collant loss, with the plastic caps on the rad it's common for people to overtighten the strap and crack the plastic resulting in a leak
aside from that is the part connected to the radiator or the the engine? and can you see the part in this pic
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« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2008, 09:09:15 pm »
cant see the picture in your post. think its been blocked.
the 2 are sections are definitely not connected properly. i just dont know how to connect them!
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« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2008, 10:48:42 pm »
alright nevermind the pic lol
in anycase, from the looks of it, i think you might be able to pull the metal clip off (just top of your finger middle pic)and reinsert the hose a little further in and put the clip back in place
aside from that i'm not sure what else to try
let us know how it goes!
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