Subject: Thanks for the help and insight Peter!! Got it done today with just one Author: 740isport : 4432 posts Posted on: 2010-02-01 21:32:34

issue. Bolt broke on the T-stat cover, got it out without issue and just had to go get replacement. But I decided to replace all four just to be safe.

Thanks again!!!

'01 740i sport

• Anyone have access to TIS or Shop Manual? - 740isport 2010-01-28 12:58:17 (6779 views)
  • BTW, I have Bently E28 and E24 ETM if you need some thing for ref. (nt) - bmw635 2010-01-29 15:31:11 (6915 views)
    • can you scan the appropriate pages and send to me? (nt) - 740isport 2010-01-29 15:33:30 (6738 views)
      • Sent (nt) - bmw635 2010-01-29 15:45:43 (6870 views)
        • Got it. THANKS. (nt) - 740isport 2010-01-29 15:50:35 (6721 views)
  • Get metal impeller for WP as there's plastic out there. - bmw635 2010-01-29 15:21:40 (6973 views)
    • Any gasket sealant recommended? (nt) - 740isport 2010-01-29 15:26:59 (6877 views)
      • No add'l sealant needed on the t-stat housing. (nt) - bmw635 2010-01-29 15:29:21 (6670 views)
        • How about water pump, it's just paper plus the t-stat came with two rubber - 740isport 2010-01-29 15:31:50 (6885 views)
          • E24 WP has paper gasket and don't see any 2 o-ring. - bmw635 2010-01-29 15:36:02 (6744 views)
            • Right, paper gasket for WP and paper gasket + o-rings on t-stat - 740isport 2010-01-29 15:39:54 (6753 views)
              • You know like permatex. (nt) - 740isport 2010-01-29 15:40:43 (6709 views)
                • I never use any sealant on BMW cooling. Doesn't hurt to add a 'thin' - bmw635 2010-01-29 15:47:32 (6761 views)
                  • Thanks for the information, probably won't use any either. (nt) - 740isport 2010-01-29 15:51:38 (6935 views)
                    • Thanks for the help and insight Peter!! Got it done today with just one - 740isport 2010-02-01 21:32:34 (6947 views)