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Thread: e34 m20 side tank

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    Default e34 m20 side tank

    hi,
    i think i saw some coolant seeping through the side tank. loosing coolant extensively. any one has some pictures or procedures to replace radiator side tank or the gasket rings ?

    tq

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    errr i was looking for procedure how to replace the side tank bottle...

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    What procedures? It's pretty much self-evident. Drain the rad, undo the two Torx screws at the top of the tank, remove the cover, yank out the tank, change the O-ring and lubricate the new one with some coolant, then reassemble and re-fill. Bleed cooling system as required.

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