Coolant Leak *UPDATE* read findings below

[fast4d]

it's VERY common. on the 4.4 V8 engines in the X5, 540 and 740. google 'bmw valley cover pan' you'll see lots of info.

all that $$$$ to replace a $50 part. sigh.

[willy_manily]

I had a leak in my coolent tank. It was going to cost $230 to get the new top up tank, so bmw patched up the leak with this special powder and its fixed.

EDIT: The patch didnt work, purchased a new coolent tank from ebay and installed it, good as new

[srdiamond]

Does anyone have a pic of this "Valley Pan Gasket" that we are talking about? Or better yet some DIY repair stuff?

[alpac]

Originally Posted by srdiamond

Does anyone have a pic of this "Valley Pan Gasket" that we are talking about? Or better yet some DIY repair stuff?

here some info http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...ght=valley+pan
Just a little search helps some time

[acucu]

another problem for this POS
i hate my x5

[blueagle]

wilson,

I saw your Philipine flag in your sig. A lot of Filipnos in the X5 forum.

Mabuhay !

[willy_manily]

Originally Posted by wilson

Thanks for the reply fast4d. Yes it is the valley pan gasket that is leaking.

The dealer will cover all parts including hoses under the warranty but I have to pay for the labor cost, $900.00.

It will takes 7.5 to 8 hrs. works, It's good I noticed now before the warranty expires.

I was just wondering, if this is a common problem with 4.4 x5, did anybody think that this might be a subject for a recall. my x5 is 2002 and has only 108,645 km on it.

Well my tank got a split in it but i purchased one from ebay and installed it, now its good as new