engine steaming

AYEDEE · 08-04-2015, 02:24 AM

Hey guys so I changed my coolant expansion tank cause it had a seal leak. Now after the replacement the car has a lot of steam coming from that section. But there's no leaks? I had coolant splash everywhere when I removed the tank. But I'm sure now after 12 hours it'd have dried up by now? Cheers.

aandrew335 · 08-04-2015, 11:13 AM

Yeah its burning off. One thing that may help is to turn on your AC. Gets everything off the fan. Or do a engine wash.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 08-04-2015, 11:45 AM

Lightly hose down the engine bay is what I would suggest. Coolant typically lingers as not all of its water.

Compman · 08-04-2015, 02:09 PM

Is it okay to get water in the engine bay?

I typically power wash my whole engine bay after applying degreaser. Loll.

It looks brand new even with 103k on the clock!!!

AYEDEE · 08-23-2015, 10:58 AM

Hey guys forgot no posted this!. Yeah it took a while to calm down. You won't believe it but even waited over night for it to dry up but still had steam. My neighbourhood to me best to go take it for a drive to air it out as well as coolant is quiet think and sticky and won't evaporate. Anyway issue completely resolved.
Approximate everyone's input.

AYEDEE · 08-23-2015, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Compman

Is it okay to get water in the engine bay?

I typically power wash my whole engine bay after applying degreaser. Loll.

It looks brand new even with 103k on the clock!!!

My are 103 KM aswell! Unless your on Miles lol but yes degreaser is awesome on plastics!

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AYEDEE Captain 57 Rep 936 Posts Drives: 3 Series BMW Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NSW iTrader: (0)	engine steaming Hey guys so I changed my coolant expansion tank cause it had a seal leak. Now after the replacement the car has a lot of steam coming from that section. But there's no leaks? I had coolant splash everywhere when I removed the tank. But I'm sure now after 12 hours it'd have dried up by now? Cheers. Last edited by AYEDEE; 08-04-2015 at 03:27 AM..
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aandrew335 Lieutenant 25 Rep 473 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 818 iTrader: (2)	Yeah its burning off. One thing that may help is to turn on your AC. Gets everything off the fan. Or do a engine wash. __________________
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3472 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Lightly hose down the engine bay is what I would suggest. Coolant typically lingers as not all of its water.
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Compman Boosty 56 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 2008 RB 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New jersey iTrader: (0)	Is it okay to get water in the engine bay? I typically power wash my whole engine bay after applying degreaser. Loll. It looks brand new even with 103k on the clock!!! __________________ '08 335i AT Alpina Flash~Rob Beck Turbos~Full kittyless exhaust~DCI~5" Intercooler~Chargepipe BOV~BMS meth kit
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AYEDEE Captain 57 Rep 936 Posts Drives: 3 Series BMW Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NSW iTrader: (0)	Hey guys forgot no posted this!. Yeah it took a while to calm down. You won't believe it but even waited over night for it to dry up but still had steam. My neighbourhood to me best to go take it for a drive to air it out as well as coolant is quiet think and sticky and won't evaporate. Anyway issue completely resolved. Approximate everyone's input.
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