There is a coolant leak in engine because an inferior form of rubber sealant is used on engine. Coolant goes back into engine. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated they knew about leak and its a frequent problem, but not under warranty.*ak the head had to be replaced due to this problem, the problem is a rubberized gasket, known as the timing case profile gasket.
1993 BMW 318IS: engine overheating
5 of the 13 complaints about the 1993 BMW 318IS describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 38%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
What owners say
While driving car overheated. Had vehicle towed to the dealer, and was told that there was an engine head gasket failure.
Timing case profile gasket failed causing loss of coolant on the roadway and vehicle overheating.
Engine gasket failed causing coolant to leak out andthe engine to overheat.
When the gasket goes all of the coolant in the radiator leaks out of the car, causing the engine to overheat. Because water in the coolant is out of the car, it is nothing that the consumer can do. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
- Risk
- If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Recall number 98V178000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 BMW 318IS overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1993 BMW 318IS?
5 of 13 owner complaints about the 1993 BMW 318IS (38%) mention engine overheating.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 BMW 318IS?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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