Hi I’ve just changed top hose but for the life of me can only get 2 clips to click last one closest to grill just can’t get to click on even tried being like the hulk on it any ideas why Mutch appreciated
So you can do this without draining any coolant what so ever? I thought it would all just pour out from the hose considering my coolant is pretty fill atm
I have one on order (Reid brand, I believe). Great video. Funny thing is,I have red coolant that's leaking from my bleeder screw, was this OEM coolant, if you know? I don't know if I should top off with BMW blue (I have some in my garage). Also, is that strut brace stock with the xi? I have a 325i w/ sport package, but no brace. Thanks!
Strut brace is aftermarket, i would bet the red isn't oem, and it would be a mixed bag to top off with bmw blue. If it where me i would flush the entire system and put fresh bmw coolent in.
I have the same exact car!! My upper radiator hose keeps blowing up like a balloon! I just ordered a new thermostat and water pump, I got a new upper and lower radiator hose but they only came with the hose, not the plastic couplings at the ends so I'm hoping I can reuse the ones currently on it
Thanks for the video. I have a 2006 325i, the coolant reservoir is in a different location but the hose is in the same place. I'd imagine that you don't have to drain it entirely since It's only the upper hose that is the culprit. Wonder if it's recommended.
My leak is between the end of the top coolant hose where it meets the thermostat do you know by chance what may have caused this maybe it's a line wrong so basically when the coolant dries you see a streak around the edges the airbox
My last mechanic used a non-bmw coolant when i had him replaced the hose that run under the headers. I just realized it when I saw the crack on the upper hose where the bleeder is at and it is leaking green coolant instead of blue! I came across your vid to get some guidance to do a DIY in that crack. I’ll do this project this weekend,thanks for making this vid. Question is, now I know i have a green coolant instead of blue, is it really bad to keep using that or should I flush and use the correct bmw coolant? I had this non bmw coolant for over a year now. You said multiple times not to use other coolant. Please tell me why. I appreciate your guidance. Thanks in advance
European blue my friend, it's not critical if you don't use BMW coolant but it has to be at least European blue type coolant. Don't cheap out on the mechanical stuff. Cosmetic is fine but not anything mechanical related
I’m losing coolant pretty fast and car smokes from under hood but not exhaust after running for about 10 minutes and I’m fairly positive it’s leaking from my top hose because T Stat and radiator look fine, is that possible?
Adam Anderson is there any physical way I can see if the O ring failed? Because this has been happening for about 3 days and I’ve decided I’m not driving this car anymore until I stop the leak because I don’t want to risk engine overheating damage
Thanks for sharing and showing. Very useful and helpful as I encountered exact the same issue with my E53 with M54 enige setup.
ya i had my hose go out on me on the freeway on a 330 was not fun but we got it fixed i think its ok
Mine went few days ago at the drivethrough.. Really awkard haha
Upper bigger connection of that hose can lock before its fully in.
Very interesting information.
Thank you so much.
Hi I’ve just changed top hose but for the life of me can only get 2 clips to click last one closest to grill just can’t get to click on even tried being like the hulk on it any ideas why Mutch appreciated
Thanks man. Silicone grease helps if you're having trouble making the connection.
What’s he name of the hoose call? Mines on my e46 is crack and mechanic is saying I have to buy complete radiator back
So you can do this without draining any coolant what so ever? I thought it would all just pour out from the hose considering my coolant is pretty fill atm
I was gonna drain all coolant to change dat hose u just gave idea
I have one on order (Reid brand, I believe). Great video. Funny thing is,I have red coolant that's leaking from my bleeder screw, was this OEM coolant, if you know? I don't know if I should top off with BMW blue (I have some in my garage). Also, is that strut brace stock with the xi? I have a 325i w/ sport package, but no brace. Thanks!
Strut brace is aftermarket, i would bet the red isn't oem, and it would be a mixed bag to top off with bmw blue. If it where me i would flush the entire system and put fresh bmw coolent in.
Thanks buddy
I have the same exact car!! My upper radiator hose keeps blowing up like a balloon! I just ordered a new thermostat and water pump, I got a new upper and lower radiator hose but they only came with the hose, not the plastic couplings at the ends so I'm hoping I can reuse the ones currently on it
Thanks so much because I was almost about to send it to the junk yard .
Big G lol that would be dumb
Thanks for the video. I have a 2006 325i, the coolant reservoir is in a different location but the hose is in the same place. I'd imagine that you don't have to drain it entirely since It's only the upper hose that is the culprit. Wonder if it's recommended.
I doubt you will need to drain the system. You may loose a little coolant just make sure you top it off when you are done.
My leak is between the end of the top coolant hose where it meets the thermostat do you know by chance what may have caused this maybe it's a line wrong so basically when the coolant dries you see a streak around the edges the airbox
Is there o rings on the new one you just put on? Or did you use the old ones
There are new ones, in would never reuse the old ones as it will always leak.
Thanks for the video 🙏👍
My last mechanic used a non-bmw coolant when i had him replaced the hose that run under the headers. I just realized it when I saw the crack on the upper hose where the bleeder is at and it is leaking green coolant instead of blue! I came across your vid to get some guidance to do a DIY in that crack. I’ll do this project this weekend,thanks for making this vid.
Question is, now I know i have a green coolant instead of blue, is it really bad to keep using that or should I flush and use the correct bmw coolant? I had this non bmw coolant for over a year now. You said multiple times not to use other coolant. Please tell me why. I appreciate your guidance. Thanks in advance
European blue my friend, it's not critical if you don't use BMW coolant but it has to be at least European blue type coolant. Don't cheap out on the mechanical stuff. Cosmetic is fine but not anything mechanical related
I’m losing coolant pretty fast and car smokes from under hood but not exhaust after running for about 10 minutes and I’m fairly positive it’s leaking from my top hose because T Stat and radiator look fine, is that possible?
Yes it is very possible, the oring could have failed
Adam Anderson is there any physical way I can see if the O ring failed? Because this has been happening for about 3 days and I’ve decided I’m not driving this car anymore until I stop the leak because I don’t want to risk engine overheating damage
Hi. Im trying to fit the top hose pipe back on but it isn't going on, any suggestions?
It is a harder one to get on, rub some coolant on the o rings and it should make them glide smoother and make it easier to push on.
What radiator hose is that?
It's a gates branded upper radiator hose, picked up from the local parts place.
i've had a 05 e46 m54, and i've never used the bmw coolant, haha. don't need it.
Brass bleeders are shit, plastic ones cool and expand at same rate as the pipe. It's all been worked out by BMW.
my dumbass tightened my brass bleeder screw too tight and its squirting coolant like my ex-girlfriend now ://///