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Re: THANKS That worked along with

At over 100k miles, its good to change out the whole kit: radiator, thermostat, water pump, overflow tank, hoses.

I did this last year but this month I had a more insidious problem:
leakage from the hard pipes under the manifold. You can't see them without disassembly or perhaps a telescoping mirror if you know where to look. Be smart and do a thorough pressure test on the cooling system, you really want to deal with all faults at one go.

THANKS That worked along with

a lil gentle prying with a small screwdriver. Gee Whiz nothing is easy anymore...




94'325ic/5 w/73k, white,supercharger,bbs,supersprint,k&n
97'528i/a w/100k, white, stock
01'X5 3.0i w/60k sport white
91'300zx 2+2,130k turbo spoiler

Re: I have the old style as well, but if I remeber

Thanks, i'll give it a shot. I was afraid to pull too hard as 10 yr old plastic is easy to break and I don't have new hoses on hand.




94'325ic/5 w/73k, white,supercharger,bbs,supersprint,k&n
97'528i/a w/100k, white, stock
01'X5 3.0i w/60k sport white
91'300zx 2+2,130k turbo spoiler

I have the old style as well, but if I remeber

correctly, on the few new ones I worked, you just pull it with even force on both sides and it snaps out. I don't like them, because it's possible to break the plastic. I usually advice to put new hoses if they have 6 or more years on it.



1998 BMW 540i 6 speed
Arctic silver, M sport suspension (euro delivery), prod. date 05/98, non VANOS
Staggered 18" style 32 OEM wheels
3.15 open differential
Remus exhaust
AFE CAI with improved heat shield
Z3 shifter
VDO oil pressure and temperature gauges in place of headlight/fog switches
Powder coated valve covers-satin black
CDV delete
Debadged
AEA DRL module (aftermarket daytime running lights)

1997 BMW 528iA
Alpine white, premium package, prod. date 04/97, single VANOS
Staggered 17" style 32 OEM wheels
Debadged
AEA DRL module
Custom made sun blinds for rear seating area

2000 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner, AKA "The Work Horse"

Garage aids:
Direct Lift Pro Park 8
Campbell Hausfeld 28 gallon oil lubricated air compressor
Newair ACP-1400H portable air conditioner and heater
Auto Enginuity scan tool with BMW enhanced option
Actron 9135 scan tool-for quick readouts

help removing new style plastic hose clamps

I've got a coolant leak, constant drip drip drip falling from the bottom of the engine. I'm assuming it's the thermostat housing or w-pump. So, i'm gonna replace both. I've done it on my older bmws in the past but these new style plastic hose clamps have me stumped. I've removed the metal clips but the hoses will not release from the t-stat housing. What is the secret? I don't want to break them. Any help is appreciated.




94'325ic/5 w/73k, white,supercharger,bbs,supersprint,k&n
97'528i/a w/100k, white, stock
01'X5 3.0i w/60k sport white
91'300zx 2+2,130k turbo spoiler