E90 320i N46 Radiator Hose replacement

[pokkel]

Hi guys.

I need to replace my upper radiator hose, but I can't get the d@mn thing off!!!

Am I missing something? I removed the clips and the connection to the engine came off quite easily. I'm actually sweating...

This is the end connected to the radiator.

I've tried wiggling it while pulling, I used some leverage to try and get it off, but no luck. It only moved by about 5mm, and it won't go any further.

I'm also afraid of damaging the connection to the radiator when I'm forcing it too hard.

Any advise?

 

[pokkel]

I managed to cut it off....

It sealed itself so tight, I couldn't it off.

Now the problem is to bleed the radiator.

It is a N46 engine, so I dont know if it has an electronic water pump. I've tried the procedure but it doesn't seem to activate?

Any ideas on how to bleed it? I read that if I leave the car running, it could damage the head. I did try it, but the engine got warm but no coolent went back into the coolent reservoir from the vent pipe.

 

[herco]

Have you managed to sort things out bud?