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#1
11-26-2013, 12:10 PM
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 2003 E53 3.0i DOB 10/15/2002 Sienna red, Savannah Beige Dakota leather Type FA53, Engine M54B30 2018 G02 30i DOB 4/21/18 Black Sapphire Metallic / Canberra Beige Vermasca leather Engine B46O 
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11-26-2013, 12:18 PM
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could this be where it fell from? looks like some of the same material (silicone?) and the same basic size/shape. and.......what is this area/part called?
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11-26-2013, 12:26 PM
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11-26-2013, 12:27 PM
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The dust cap guess was definitely a long shot. I just can't think of anything else in the general area that is round, plastic, and about that size. It looks like it either has a bunch of black sealant goop around the edge, or melted plastic - hard to tell from the photos.
What angle was this last photo taken from? Is it looking up from underneath?
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11-26-2013, 12:28 PM
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yep last photo was from underneath.
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11-26-2013, 12:29 PM
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I had my fan shroud out last week, and it doesn't have a round feature like that. The photo is taken at an odd angle and it's a little disorienting!
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11-26-2013, 12:36 PM
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seems strange for a circular piece of plastic to be silicone'd to a bmw .......just get some silicone and slap it back up there? no way?! i just can't tell if this is a serious problem or??? maybe i'll pour some more distilled water into coolant tank and see if it comes out of semi triangular component.
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11-26-2013, 12:45 PM
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I've been studying that photo and I can't figure out how you took it! It looks like you're looking up from underneath with your feet sticking out the front at an angle. But the radiator should be visible from that angle. The white area in the upper left corner is the sky, and I can see the fan and fan clutch but it just doesn't look "right".
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11-26-2013, 12:51 PM
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What semi triangular component? Coolant leaks can be exasperating to track down. I'm chasing one in my X5 at this very moment.
When you took it to the dealer, did they specifically say the lower coolant hose was leaking? How many miles are on this car? If it's anywhere near 100K, it would be wise to replace ALL the cooling system parts (radiator, water pump, thermostat, hoses, pulleys, belts, expansion tank, and transmission thermostat (if it's an automatic)). As mentioned earlier, you DO NOT want to let the M54 engine overheat. I can speak from personal experience about the havoc that will cause.
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11-26-2013, 12:57 PM
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from the front with feet sticking out at an angle is right. no sky in the shot. you recognize more than i do what we are seeing. i am just learning as we go. it looks like the leak was coming from this spot as well, since surfaces below the circular opening look wet and less dusty. above opening has residues. thanks for the input; i appreciate the feedback.
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