my car is dead.

Express · 11-25-2009, 12:45 PM

so i was driving home, and my car overheated 150 miles from my house. it went into limp mode but i had to drive quite a while to a safe place to stop.

warped head or cracked head?

why did my car overheat?

where did my coolant go?

do you think it was an error when i had the head replaced due to ticking valves?

bsamoul · 11-25-2009, 12:50 PM

is there oil in it?

djsolution · 11-25-2009, 12:55 PM

I would think the head replacement is a likely culprit. If they torqued the head bolts incorrectly they could warp the head or pinch the gasket, causing it to blow in short order. I'm sure you'll just have it towed to the dealer but if you feel like sleuthing yourself you could check for milky deposits under the oil cap, white smoke from exhaust, obviously less coolant than you had before. All signs of a blown gasket. If the gasket isn't the reason, there are quite a few other reasons if could overheat. Air in the coolant system, bad thermostat, malfunctioning cooling fan. Are you under warranty (I hope)?

Express · 11-25-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bsamoul

is there oil in it?

yes, but the sensor is fucked. it always says there is plenty, a quart low, plenty, etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by djsolution

I would think the head replacement is a likely culprit. If they torqued the head bolts incorrectly they could warp the head or pinch the gasket, causing it to blow in short order. I'm sure you'll just have it towed to the dealer but if you feel like sleuthing yourself you could check for milky deposits under the oil cap, white smoke from exhaust, obviously less coolant than you had before. All signs of a blown gasket. If the gasket isn't the reason, there are quite a few other reasons if could overheat. Air in the coolant system, bad thermostat, malfunctioning cooling fan. Are you under warranty (I hope)?

i have the bmw performance exhaust so SOMETIMES i notice a bit of smoke. nothing major causing concern. no white milky residue in the cap, and yes, im under warranty.

thanks!

Express · 11-25-2009, 04:18 PM

there is no coolant in the tank either

Express · 11-25-2009, 04:20 PM

its already at the dealer. they got it in 45 minutes ago so im waiting for them to tell me what they find by the end of the day, if anything.

meanwhile, im looking for an m3 sedan.

djsolution · 11-26-2009, 01:00 PM

Damn, tough break man. Let us know what the verdict is when you get it back. Good luck!

Express · 11-26-2009, 02:06 PM

its really aggravating. especially with the holiday no one is working on my car.

meanwhile i got a sweet cadillac srx =/

Express · 11-27-2009, 04:05 PM

water pump is bad. intresting.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 11-27-2009, 04:21 PM

Dealer's covering everything no problem?

Express · 11-28-2009, 09:26 AM

53 dollars.

1N54E92 · 11-28-2009, 09:31 AM

what's up with $53?

Express · 11-28-2009, 09:34 AM

deductible from cpo.

i forgot to ask the dealer, and another member of this forum pm'ed me and i dont know the asnwer.

where did my coolant go?

GMWNashville · 11-28-2009, 09:41 AM

not sure..but since the car has an electric waterpump instead of a belt driven one theres quite a few safety things that happen..ie the car is very sensative to temp so any bit of overheat it usually goes into limp..

Express · 11-28-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by volkswackin

not sure..but since the car has an electric waterpump instead of a belt driven one theres quite a few safety things that happen..ie the car is very sensative to temp so any bit of overheat it usually goes into limp..

hahahah this is very true

RaceFab · 11-30-2009, 10:31 AM

My water pump just went bad..replaced it and the thermostat...where did the water go i was wondering where mine went as well...not under warranty..1000 dollar fix.ouch

anthony @ eas · 11-30-2009, 01:50 PM

Hope everything gets fixed quickly.

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djsolution Private 3 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	I would think the head replacement is a likely culprit. If they torqued the head bolts incorrectly they could warp the head or pinch the gasket, causing it to blow in short order. I'm sure you'll just have it towed to the dealer but if you feel like sleuthing yourself you could check for milky deposits under the oil cap, white smoke from exhaust, obviously less coolant than you had before. All signs of a blown gasket. If the gasket isn't the reason, there are quite a few other reasons if could overheat. Air in the coolant system, bad thermostat, malfunctioning cooling fan. Are you under warranty (I hope)? __________________ E90 AW 330i Sport/Premium/Terra Last edited by djsolution; 11-25-2009 at 01:36 PM..
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