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Recon427 · 02-15-2010, 11:10 PM

Hi Dave,

Alright, I will cancel my appointment for Friday.

I drove the car back home today [another 40 miles at 75 mph] and the car stayed at the 1/4 mark. Warm air blowing consistently [even at idle, in the beginning and end of the trip].

I will look into the black cooling fittings you mentioned as well as the oil filter housing gasket and bushing.

Since my car year is 1998, M44 engine, I have the water pump with metal impellers.....as far as I know. This spring [April / May] I will change the timing chain and water pump at the same time, as well as the radiator and all coolant hoses.

Thanks for the advice!

02-15-2010, 11:10 PM	#7
Recon427 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 181 '98 BMW 318ti Active iTrader: (1) Photo Gallery	Hi Dave, Alright, I will cancel my appointment for Friday. I drove the car back home today [another 40 miles at 75 mph] and the car stayed at the 1/4 mark. Warm air blowing consistently [even at idle, in the beginning and end of the trip]. I will look into the black cooling fittings you mentioned as well as the oil filter housing gasket and bushing. Since my car year is 1998, M44 engine, I have the water pump with metal impellers.....as far as I know. This spring [April / May] I will change the timing chain and water pump at the same time, as well as the radiator and all coolant hoses. Thanks for the advice!