» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 06-01-2024 03:04 PM 7 Replies, 409,838 Views | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-28-2024 06:42 PM 1 Replies, 3,627 Views | | OMG!OMG! 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 0 Replies, 1,441 Views | | | | | 01-06-2010, 07:17 AM | #1 | Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Daphne, AL Posts: 72 | Engine running cool - I have searched the forums, if this has been covered please forgive me and redirect me Main problem is the heater in my 1995 318ti never blows hot, warm is not even a good description of the air that comes out. I have been to the wonderful sticky thread in the HVAC section and have followed the instructions for burping the radiator. I still have cool air (it was warmer briefly for 5 minutes after burping). After following the sticky I noticed a lot of people mentioning if the thermostat was reading correctly try going through the passenger side of the dash and fix or replace the bowden cable. Well my temperature gauge never gets out of the blue, not even after running for 30 minutes or more. I believe I have a stuck thermostat and want to proceed in replacing it. 1) Will replacing the thermostat correct the heating problem? 2) If I do need to replace the thermostat, can anyone provide a link for the correct part to replace on a 95 318ti? | | | 01-06-2010, 07:34 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 | Real OEM part #11537511083 for the M42 (95 ti's). It really does sound like the thermostat is your culprit, mine acted very similar when the thermostat was failing in the open position. Try letting the car idle for 5 to 10 minutes and see if the temp guage rises at all (and you get a little heat...). Also, depending on the mileage of your car, it might be wise to replace the water pump (part #11510393338) at the same time for some preventative maintenance insurance... __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 01-09-2010, 06:05 PM | #3 | Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Daphne, AL Posts: 72 | Thanks Quote: Originally Posted by wolferj Real OEM part #11537511083 for the M42 (95 ti's). It really does sound like the thermostat is your culprit, mine acted very similar when the thermostat was failing in the open position. Try letting the car idle for 5 to 10 minutes and see if the temp guage rises at all (and you get a little heat...). Also, depending on the mileage of your car, it might be wise to replace the water pump (part #11510393338) at the same time for some preventative maintenance insurance... | Thanks so much! I have found the following 1 2 3 Not sure if any are better than the others. Do I also need to replace the housing or gasket in the housing at this time? | | | 01-09-2010, 06:20 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbia MD Posts: 215 | Quote: Originally Posted by watdawg Do I also need to replace the housing or gasket in the housing at this time? | If you have a plastic thermostat housing, it needs to be replaced, with a new gasket for it. Definitely do the water pump also- together these are very easy to replace. If the radiator is original, it's time to replace it also- again very easy. It is time to do them. The plastic parts in the cooling system were not designed to last 15 years, and each of them is now a ticking time bomb. Do new upper and lower radiator hoses while you're at it. Pelican or Bavauto are great sources for parts. __________________ *Except 318ti '97 318ti M-Sport '95 M3 BMWCCA | | | 01-09-2010, 10:55 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 309 | You can also check out www.bimmerbum.com i purchase parts from him everyonce in a while hes got good prices. I just ordered a new water pump and upper and lower radiator hoses. Purchased a new radiator from ebay for $137 good price if you ask me. | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |