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Car engine cooling system BMW 3 Series E36
Coolant circuit
The coolant circuit has thermostatic control. While the engine is cold, the coolant circulates only in the cylinder head and in the engine block. When the...
The coolant circuit has thermostatic control. While the engine is cold, the coolant circulates only in the cylinder head and in the engine block. When the...
Removal and installation, checking of the thermostat
As the engine warms up, the thermostat opens a large cooling circuit. If the thermostat fails, the engine overheats. This is determined by the increased...
As the engine warms up, the thermostat opens a large cooling circuit. If the thermostat fails, the engine overheats. This is determined by the increased...
Removal and installation the fan and fan clutch
The fan clutch must be replaced if the hub is broken. In this case, the fan does not turn or turns with difficulty when the engine is off. The clutch must also...
The fan clutch must be replaced if the hub is broken. In this case, the fan does not turn or turns with difficulty when the engine is off. The clutch must also...
Removal and installation the radiator
If the car has a high mileage, the radiator may be clogged with particles contained in the coolant and lime deposits. Because of this, the cooling efficiency...
If the car has a high mileage, the radiator may be clogged with particles contained in the coolant and lime deposits. Because of this, the cooling efficiency...
Removal and installation the water pump
The water pump is driven by a V-belt. The radiator fan is mounted on the front shaft. Removal Drain the coolant from the engine. Remove the V-belt. Remove the...
The water pump is driven by a V-belt. The radiator fan is mounted on the front shaft. Removal Drain the coolant from the engine. Remove the V-belt. Remove the...
Diagnostics of engine cooling system faults
Malfunction: Increased engine temperature, temperature gauge is in the red range of the scale.
Malfunction: Increased engine temperature, temperature gauge is in the red range of the scale.
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