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Water leak driver side engine identification. R53

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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 12:27 PM
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Water leak driver side engine identification. R53

So I have been trying to chance down this water/coolant leak.

It's on the left side of my engine head. I can see the water bubbling out and it's pooling. Near the intake arm to the air box

I can't upload the picture I took at the moment because of this crappy IB app interface.

I think it's not the head gasket because water/oil are not mixing.

Im not leaking oil thank god either.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 01:30 PM
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Water leak driver side engine identification. R53-image-2138450874.jpg

Finally got it attached
 
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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 05:08 PM
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Is really easy to change the gasket
Only 3 10mm screws to remove it.

But Check Well because maybe the cover
Can be cracked....
Also I recommend to put new thermostat.

I Installed N' My Mini The M7 Thermostat
The M7 is 180F & The Original is 195F
 
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Old Feb 7, 2015 | 11:40 PM
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Definitely your thermostat housing. Recommend replace thermostat with new gasket.
 
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