Evans Coolant on the way!
08-12-2010, 02:40 PM
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Tom: You have to love BMW plastics! My expansion tank on my e39 has a small, small pin-hole that dribbles a little bit. It annoys me, but not enough to pony up the $50 just yet. However, it is quite effective at making me loathe newer BMWs. 
08-12-2010, 04:25 PM
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What's the problem with a bit of water being in the system when using Evans?
08-13-2010, 10:37 AM
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Well, actually I got gun shy, and held off as I was worried about being able to get all the water out of the system, even with the flush.
A. Is it possible without dropping parts of the motor/cooling system to get all the water out?
B. What are the ramifications if there is still some water in the system while running the Evans?
A. Is it possible without dropping parts of the motor/cooling system to get all the water out?
B. What are the ramifications if there is still some water in the system while running the Evans?
08-15-2010, 01:15 PM
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You do need a cap, as you want a sealed system. You dont want to leave it open in a bucket or anything as it will absorb a bit of water and become less effective.
Also, IMHO, its a bit foolish to not replace the rad drain, bleeder bolt, and block drain bolts with some sort of valve. Ive done this on all three with a ball valve that I can attach a hose to, so I can drain it into containers easily without spillage and wasting money.
Also, IMHO, its a bit foolish to not replace the rad drain, bleeder bolt, and block drain bolts with some sort of valve. Ive done this on all three with a ball valve that I can attach a hose to, so I can drain it into containers easily without spillage and wasting money.
08-15-2010, 01:42 PM
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You do need a cap, as you want a sealed system. You dont want to leave it open in a bucket or anything as it will absorb a bit of water and become less effective.
Also, IMHO, its a bit foolish to not replace the rad drain, bleeder bolt, and block drain bolts with some sort of valve. Ive done this on all three with a ball valve that I can attach a hose to, so I can drain it into containers easily without spillage and wasting money.
Also, IMHO, its a bit foolish to not replace the rad drain, bleeder bolt, and block drain bolts with some sort of valve. Ive done this on all three with a ball valve that I can attach a hose to, so I can drain it into containers easily without spillage and wasting money.
do you have pictures of the ball valve ?
