BMW E36 318is over heating after gusket change, new the most art and new radiator

[screeptureblack]

I need help ....My car was over heating and blow the top head gusket, so I replaced that, bought a new themostart and radiator. However after driving about a 100 km the temperature started to go up again

Now I don't know what is wrong and out of ideas....please help

 

[Solo Man]

Did you have the head checked for cracks and had it skimmed before putting it back? Sounds like either a warped or cracked head to me. Also, you have to have the heater turned on to max to get a proper bleed when filling the radiator with water. Also important to use 50/50 mix antifreeze. Always use BMW antifreeze for best results.

 

[Man E460 330i]

I have exactly the same issue, but on a E46 manual. Mechanic just finished head gasket job, drove less that 20 KM car overheating again.

Please let me know once you have found a solution.

 

[screeptureblack]

Did you have the head checked for cracks and had it skimmed before putting it back? Sounds like either a warped or cracked head to me. Also, you have to have the heater turned on to max to get a proper bleed when filling the radiator with water. Also important to use 50/50 mix antifreeze. Always use BMW antifreeze for best results.

The head was pressure tested and skimmed before putting it back on....I will try the heater bleeding didn't try that...I have been told to buy a new water pump and fan belt....