280i for sale, have sickly 350i
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At last - I have a 350i FHC! So my 280i FHC is for sale.
(it's on eBay)
I managed to loose a few bits on the drive home, such as a near side louvre - and there were other 'falling off bits' noises too. I also have a funny problem with the coolant while cruising at 70mph, every 25 seconds the coolant temperature gradually rises from 80 to 100 then drops right back to 80 again in about 2 seconds - it did this every time I looked at the gauge over a three hour journey. Anyone had this before? I am told it may be an air lock - but have as yet to try the bible refil method. (I like the LED idea for the fan Steve, if you read this)
-Jim
(it's on eBay)
I managed to loose a few bits on the drive home, such as a near side louvre - and there were other 'falling off bits' noises too. I also have a funny problem with the coolant while cruising at 70mph, every 25 seconds the coolant temperature gradually rises from 80 to 100 then drops right back to 80 again in about 2 seconds - it did this every time I looked at the gauge over a three hour journey. Anyone had this before? I am told it may be an air lock - but have as yet to try the bible refil method. (I like the LED idea for the fan Steve, if you read this)
-Jim
jchase said:
At last - I have a 350i FHC! So my 280i FHC is for sale.
(it's on eBay)
I managed to loose a few bits on the drive home, such as a near side louvre - and there were other 'falling off bits' noises too. I also have a funny problem with the coolant while cruising at 70mph, every 25 seconds the coolant temperature gradually rises from 80 to 100 then drops right back to 80 again in about 2 seconds - it did this every time I looked at the gauge over a three hour journey. Anyone had this before? I am told it may be an air lock - but have as yet to try the bible refil method. (I like the LED idea for the fan Steve, if you read this)
-Jim
Yeah, I get something similar from time to time with the 390.
Don't forget that whilst an LED may tell you that the power is on for the fan, the fan is not necessarily turning...
Hi 280bod,
Yep, bought her off eBay - sight unseen!
I discovered I needed to add 3 litres of coolant today, as the reservoir was empty. This I duly did. Now the fan cuts in at an indicated 95, going off a little under 90 whem idling, as most cars should. However the heater box is only blowing luke warm air out, and There does not appear to be a Heater control valve outside the heater box - anyone know if the heater box must be disassembled to gain access?
The P.O. installed a coolant temperature sensor in the feed to the matrix - and it registers a measly 50, so I know the flow must be restricted - any ideas ? no mention of this in the bible...
-Jim
Yep, bought her off eBay - sight unseen!
I discovered I needed to add 3 litres of coolant today, as the reservoir was empty. This I duly did. Now the fan cuts in at an indicated 95, going off a little under 90 whem idling, as most cars should. However the heater box is only blowing luke warm air out, and There does not appear to be a Heater control valve outside the heater box - anyone know if the heater box must be disassembled to gain access?
The P.O. installed a coolant temperature sensor in the feed to the matrix - and it registers a measly 50, so I know the flow must be restricted - any ideas ? no mention of this in the bible...
-Jim
jchase said:
However the heater box is only blowing luke warm air out.
I think they all do that sir. At least mine does and I've flushed it through to check for a blockage and checked for an air lock
jchase said:
There does not appear to be a Heater control valve outside the heater box
Mine has a separate valve in the engine bay to completely shut off in the summer months
Leo
280bod said:
Yep, bought her off eBay - sight unseen!
Braver than me!! Was keeping a watch on it but didn't want to start bidding without getting to have a look first...
Sometimes you just gotta gotta go for it. Nice one Jim i'm sure it will end up a sorted car in your care
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