Had a catostrophic coolant lose last week in the E36 318is coupe (M42). Didn't notice until the check engine light came on (knock sensor), but appears to be no bad damage (oil is good, no smoke). Trying to locate the leak took for ever, but I finally found it. There's a tube that runs along the block underneath the intake that has a small hose that goes up to warm the intake (I guess). The nipple on the tube broke off. I've removed the hose in these pictures to make it clearer. Anyway, I have a couple questions:
1) Anyone know where to find a part number for this? I can't find it on RealOEM, although it does show it.
2) Anyone have a link or instructions on how to remove the intake on the M42? I'm going to have to take it off to get to this.
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