yeah no more needs to be said. drain the block as well as the radiator and bleeding it can be a real hassle also.
2 Grand Master
yeah no more needs to be said. drain the block as well as the radiator and bleeding it can be a real hassle also.
Major Contributor
Draining the block is pretty easy if you use a socket on the bolt. You flushed the system, so you're probably ok. I typically take my obligatory coolant bath under the block though :-p
Big, Big Time Poster
One of the hardest steps is to release the radiator mounting clips on top. Bleeding it is second hardest.
I once with the assumption of having bled the system, embarked on a 2 degree F night trip. After taking a steep inclined onramp, the car's shift in position dislodged an airbubble and overheated the engine. It took too much time at that temperature to continue bleeding the system, so make sure you do it right the first time
1995 525i "Stefanie"
I changed the pump on my car yesterday. The worst part of the job will be draining the old coolant. Get yourself a large drain pan (rectangular and as wide as the radiator is ideal), and lay down some plastic and newspaper under the car before you start. Even when the radiator stops flowing, you will probably spill more coolant when you replace the water pump and the hoses, not to mention the radiator itself.
You should be able to do everything for much less than $1100, but the parts can add up. Along with the hoses, take a look at the condition of your fan shroud. Mine was literally crumbling to pieces just by touch. I tried to re-use it, but ended up chucking the thing and am currently waiting for the brown truck to arrive with a replacement.
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