The thermostat stays closed when the engine is cold to stop coolant flow and help increase the temperature of the engine quickly. April 5, 2018 Followup from the Pelican Staff: I would pressure test the cooling system. Would permatex grey be useable in this situation? The thermostat is an after market brand. If the thermostat doesn't open and coolant does not begin to flow, it is faulty. Parts and tools required listed below.
I have an 03 530i i6. A swivel socket or wobble extension does make the job a lot easier. My engine has a rough idle, misfire codes and weak power. On the six cylinder models you have more room to work if you remove the cooling fan and fan shroud. Very wet around the neck. Call 01242 335365 with your card details and use customer reference 44598 For orders over £500. Pull the thermostat out of the water pump housing in the direction of the blue arrow.
Thanks Vince July 30, 2017 Followup from the Pelican Staff: usually the issue is with cheaper plastic housings or pitting on the engine. One fastener is hidden behind the thermostat hose connection. This is usually found by a blue coolant pooling on top of the transmission housing leaking from the thermostat itself. January 6, 2016 Followup from the Pelican Staff: I don't understand what you mean by swinging free. Refit any components you removed to get access to the thermostat. A thermostat can fail and stay stuck closed, causing over-heating, or open too soon and keep engine temperature too low. Installation is the reverse of the removal steps.
Check for damaged plugs or coils. It didnt smoke at all before this and now it wont stop. Install any components you removed to gain access to the lower radiator hose. I hope this video helps. Fit the coolant hose and tighten the clamp. March 15, 2019 Followup from the Pelican Staff: I would think it is something with the spark plugs, not the thermostat. For the price of them you may as well change them as you can nick them getting the pipes off the housing or heat exchanger and is a potential job stopper.
Also inspect neck it attaches to. September 20, 2015 Followup from the Pelican Staff: That sealing O-ring is part of the hose. Sounds simple enough and these procedures are explained with plenty of pictures in an M5board discussion. December 9, 2015 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Sounds like a thermostat to me. Payment Options: This price is valid for 7 days today For orders under £500. Installation is the reverse of the removal steps. Notes for 8-cylinder installation steps included here: The thermostat will probably be held in place in the water pump.
Installation is reverse of removal, no need for steps as you reverse the steps you performed to remove it. . September 19, 2014 Followup from the Pelican Staff: You can choose to drain just enough to get the the thermostat out. This must be part of the article, no? You can also confirm if the pump runs by listening for it at a cold start. Do you need to change the thermostat of your? In this video, you'll see steps to remove and replace the thermostat housing. This increases the efficiency of the engine and reduces oil consumption. The later a vehicle is, the easier it is to perform.
Refilled and bleed the coolant system. January 5, 2016 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Could be the thermostat or a faulty water pump. Installation is the reverse of the removal steps. In this tech article we will go over all the steps to remove your thermostat so you can replace it. You will need to replace this asap as you can overheat and cook the engine.
February 24, 2015 Followup from the Pelican Staff: The entire article is removing and replacing the thermostat. Just about ever time its cranked or excelerate from a full stop. As the temperature increases and needs to cool off the thermostat opens. They can figure out what part or repair kit you need. I havent removed to see if it is cracked.
May 11, 2018 Followup from the Pelican Staff: The wiring may be shorted. Not sure how to proceed at this point, an ideas? Next step is putting the tube on the thermostat housing for re-installation. If so, it may be a problem. I Turned it back on and drive to the gas station with no problem at all no engine light and drove it today to work no problem. It will have the procedure, special tools and torque specs. Use a smidge of vaseline as said or coolant before sliding them home as they can easily tear and you won't know until you start the car and spring a leak which will be annoying Item 21 in the link above is only the temp sensor dor the aircon fan so you can leave this if you want Edited July 6, 2013 by jamiepeers Jamie i'v got that stant one i mentioned to you last time, it's still in the box if you haven't already bought one.