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Originally Posted by blueflamemr1
I had the same thing happen to me 2 weeks ago. It had been extremely cold for a couple of days and I took it out, when I parked a few seconds later, it blew and steam was coming out. I looked around and the hose had just come off the clamp, I was able to replace it that same day, I did'nt think it about the water pump though  ......The cooling system has been a nightmare for me.
Is the fact that the hose just came off the clamp a real problem or just a sign of age?? |
BMW engine runs hot so the cooling component becomes the achilles heel.
If you park outside (not garage), live in extreme climate etc I'll say it's time to replace hoses. I garaged my X5, and the upper radiator hose crack; well my X5 is 8 year old so I guess it can happen. Though the rest of the hoses look good but decided to replace them all. As well as WP and thermostat, then I realized the creaking sound at start up that lasted 20sec or so actually came from WP bearing so I was lucky that thing didn't seize on the freeway.
Sometimes, count your blessing if your car just give you "gentle" reminder it's time for repair. I would rather see a crack in the coolant hose than stuck-closed thermo or blown WP on the freeway.