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Old 09-24-2018, 10:30 PM
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If you're not getting the small stream flow into the expansion tank with the heater set to max, then it's your secondary coolant pump.
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Old 09-26-2018, 03:29 PM
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If you're not getting the small stream flow into the expansion tank with the heater set to max, then it's your secondary coolant pump.
Thanks Fifty150hs. Any idea where that is on an '03 X5 3.0? I can't find it. Realoem makes it look like it's down by the radiator. A Pelican Parts video made it sound like it was further back under the motor, (need to take of that alloy/metal protection cover plate to get access to it).

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Old 09-26-2018, 04:47 PM
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Thanks Fifty150hs. Any idea where that is on an '03 X5 3.0? I can't find it. Realoem makes it look like it's down by the radiator. A Pelican Parts video made it sound like it was further back under the motor, (need to take of that alloy/metal protection cover plate to get access to it).

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Unfortunately, I don't. Fortunately for me I haven't had to mess with mine. I'll check mine tonight by turning up the heat with the engine off and see if I can locate it.
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My Sure-Fire way:
1- Turn key to acc., have the heat all the way up and fan at low.
2- Unplug the Heater Control Valve elec. plug.
3- Fill the exp. tank all the way to the top! All the way!
4- Squeeze the lower rad hose a few times until no more bubbles at exp. tank
5- Remove excess coolant with a turkey baster (there are 2 rounds on the level stick - top is "add" coolant, bottom is "full" - you have to bend down, be at eye-level with the top of the exp. tank and check the top of the tank compared with the height of the round.) Leave a little extra coolant, just a hair above the "full" level.
6- Replace the cap, start the engine.
7- Wait a minute, rev it at 3000 rpm and crack the bleeder screw while at 3000rpm - you'll see air bubbles, close the bleeder screw, let the rpms down again.
8- Repeat this process until no more air bubbles.
9- Re-plug Heater Control Valve elec. plug
10- Go for a good drive.
11- Make sure your heat doesn't get above 12 o'clock position. If it does: Shut Down. Let it cool down and start over.
12- Check level next morning, make sure top of the tank is level with bottom round.
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Old 10-05-2018, 11:02 PM
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My Sure-Fire way:
1- Turn key to acc., have the heat all the way up and fan at low.
2- Unplug the Heater Control Valve elec. plug.
3- Fill the exp. tank all the way to the top! All the way!
4- Squeeze the lower rad hose a few times until no more bubbles at exp. tank
5- Remove excess coolant with a turkey baster (there are 2 rounds on the level stick - top is "add" coolant, bottom is "full" - you have to bend down, be at eye-level with the top of the exp. tank and check the top of the tank compared with the height of the round.) Leave a little extra coolant, just a hair above the "full" level.
6- Replace the cap, start the engine.
7- Wait a minute, rev it at 3000 rpm and crack the bleeder screw while at 3000rpm - you'll see air bubbles, close the bleeder screw, let the rpms down again.
8- Repeat this process until no more air bubbles.
9- Re-plug Heater Control Valve elec. plug
10- Go for a good drive.
11- Make sure your heat doesn't get above 12 o'clock position. If it does: Shut Down. Let it cool down and start over.
12- Check level next morning, make sure top of the tank is level with bottom round.
This isn't necessary. The standard bleed procedure works fine. The OP likely has a blown head gasket or warped head.
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Old 10-05-2018, 11:50 PM
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My way is the 'Sure-Fire' way and it MAKES SURE that the job is done 100%.
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Old 10-06-2018, 12:26 AM
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My way is the 'Sure-Fire' way and it MAKES SURE that the job is done 100%.
The factory prescribed way has never failed me.
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Old 10-06-2018, 07:16 AM
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*Until it does*
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Old 10-06-2018, 12:34 PM
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*Until it does*
It's worked for the last 12 years. Think I'll stick with.
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