how do you remove thermostat on a 745i BMW 2002
Asked by Giovanni Apr 22, 2011 at 08:29 AM about the 2002 BMW 7 Series 745i RWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
car has a weird problem, runs hot for a fwe seconds then go back to normal and a few minutes later I get the alarm of running hot again. I am guessing is the thermostat, so I want to remove it to see the difference before I buy a new one, I also think maybe the fan is not turnning on at the right time
5 Answers
thermostat is off the side of the water pump (lhs when looking from the front) and is mounted with 3 10mm bolts. it comes as a unit which is a housing and thermo in one. you may not see a physical issue with it. if memory serves, there is a good chance your car has a viscous fan, meaning that the center may require replacement. also remove the fanbelt and check the play in the water pump, the belt may be keeping it centered but the bearings may have gone requiring repacement.
buccaneerz89 answered 12 years ago
Sounds like it might just be low on coolant, How hot does it get?
It not running hot not blowing hot air unless ur driving
Johnnie if you have a question similar to this one please make a new question column.
