E46 330i coolant leak

[Gert Moller]

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[font=Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]I replaced my expansion tank in the beginning of the month and there were no leaks afterwards, but since this week there is a small leak on the left bottom side, i think it is closer to the bottom of the radiator. The temp gauge stays in the middle. i have topped up the expansion tank with 100ml this week. The leak isn't coming from the expansion tank, i will have to open the bottom cover and inspect from the bottom where the leak is coming from. How would i know if it is the radiator? And if it is the radiator where should i buy a new radiator from? i will appreciate all advice given.[/font]

 

[Tinuva]

Do a pressure test, you will know where the leak is after that. Start with that before you get carried away with what to buy where.

 

[Gert Moller]

Do a pressure test, you will know where the leak is after that. Start with that before you get carried away with what to buy where.

Where can i do a pressure test? Apologies if this is a dumb question

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[Straight six]

Any radiator place e.g Silverton can do the pressure test for you

Some mechanics actually have the tools to do it....After fitting a new Expansion Tank on mine (same car) the mechie did the pressure Test on the spot

Pity I was in Durbs, I see you based in Gauteng

 

[Gert Moller]

Silverton radiator did a pressure test, there is a small leak just below the top radiator hose bracket on the radiator side not on the hose that clicks into the radiator. Is there anything that i can use to put on the outside of the bracket that would stop the leak. Or is it better to just buy a radiator an install it?

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[rsgordini]

Surely the same place that did the test can advise you also? What did they say?

 

[Gert Moller]

Silverton radiator said that i must replace, guess i am replacing the radiator this weekend.

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[Straight six]

Replace broer

Cooling system is already not E46's strong point...so no use cutting corners

Buy a BEHR radiator....that's OEM

 

[Gert Moller]

Replace broer

Cooling system is already not E46's strong point...so no use cutting corners

Buy a BEHR radiator....that's OEM

Where can i buy a BEHR radiator in Pretoria? How is the quality of NRF radiators?

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[Straight six]

Silverton will sort that out for you..

 

[individj]

Silverton radiator did a pressure test, there is a small leak just below the top radiator hose bracket on the radiator side not on the hose that clicks into the radiator. Is there anything that i can use to put on the outside of the bracket that would stop the leak. Or is it better to just buy a radiator an install it?

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i had a small leak on another car and used Pratley Putty and that was 10 years ago...still perfect.