Massive coolant leak but where from?

Hello there! I have just bought an e30 (my first BMW!!) I checked all the fluids took it for a drive and it ran great and everything checked out. But the other day on my drive I took off the coolant filler cap to put some more in and loads of coolant started running out from underneath the engine. The leak has slowed now but I cannot find where it is coming from, all the hoses look and feel good as do the clamps and the leak is coming from somewhere between the engine and the fan. I managed to get my iphone in to take a video, can anyone think where this is coming from, do I need a new water pump and gasket? Any advice would be great as I would like this car to be back on the road before the snow starts ideally...

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/watch?v=t-GFTqdWiSs&feature

Thanks!

bad link

It wouldn't let me post it as a proper link if you just copy the /watch... part after youtube.com then it should work I just tried it.

link to video : http://tinyurl.com/ax7ub4f

Is it dripping out from the bottom of the water pump?

double post....

Here's the video. Your link didn't work, even copying everything after /........ (talking to OP)



That's coming from either the thermostat housing or the water pump. My guess is water pump. Replace the cam drive belt while you're in there.

Originally Posted by tim96

Is it dripping out from the bottom of the water pump?

No, that's the front crank pulley and timing pulse ring.

Originally Posted by hornhospital

No, that's the front crank pulley and timing pulse ring.

yea , I realized that, I meant dripping down over it

Quite possible. Feel under it with your hand. Also check with torch and mirror. Any leak that big cannot hide.

Cheers for the advice guys and thanks Tim96 and Hornhospital for getting my video up! I guess this will be an expensive trip to the mechanic as all I have is a load of screwdrives an adjustable wrench and a pair of dogs..

You have more tools than most dealerships in Africa

I'd strongly suspect the water pump.
It would be easy to spot if it was coming out under pressure from the thermostat flange.

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My expansion tank on my E46 spang a leak and it was gushing alot when the engine was on and hot, slowed when engine was cold and when pressure was low.