Re: Smoking Dashboard, Coolant leaking!

There was a recall on 1984/5 318i to fix coolant leak problem that could
result in scalding hot coolant leaking in under the driver footwell.

Check with the dealer to see if the recall was done on your car.

Terry

> "jwacom201" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > I have a Bmw 1985 and while i was driving i turned the temperature to 71
> > which is in the middle, volume was on 0. My heater doesnt work well and
> > activates late after a few seconds. Then suddenly smoke was coming from
> the
> > dashboard and when i pulled over i saw coolant leaking on the bottom of
> the
> > car  and a tiny amount below my seat (right on the brakes).
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> > what do you think is the cause? is this a major problem? or just piping
> for
> > the heater which blew up and only means i wont have heat this winter?
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> > please help.
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