i need free step by step installation instructions to install a radiator on my 97 bmw z roadster. alldatapro.com does not work you have to be a member. thank youfor your time
2007-03-26 15:44:41 · 3 answers · asked by maxossa1 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
you don't mention which engine you have as the procedure is a little different between the 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder engines.
for 4-cylinder engine, this might help:
http://www.waycoolinc.com/z3/essentials/fixit/buckwalter/buckwalter.html
for 6-cylinder engine, see the following link. it is for the E36 3-series, but it is similar for the Z3 (E36/7):
http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/E36-Radiator-Replacement/E36-Radiator-Replacement.htm
The basic procedure is:
1. jack up the car
2. drain the coolant from the radiator and engine block
3. remove the engine fan
4. disconnect radiator hoses (inlet, outlet, expansion hose, and possibly the hose to the heater)
5. remove plastic frame around radiator
6. remove radiator
installation is reverse of removal. one of the most important steps is to make sure that you bleed all the air out of the cooling system when you refill the system with coolant. if you leave air pockets in the system, you will overheat the engine and possibly cause very expensive damage (e.g., blown headgasket).
2007-03-26 21:39:15 · answer #1 · answered by bmw_fanatic2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The links work. You do not have to be a member!
2007-03-26 15:48:29 · answer #2 · answered by know da stuff 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might wish to try
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/
No it's not a spam link lol honest.
2007-03-28 01:49:06 · answer #3 · answered by netthiefx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋