I got this a few weeks ago

my dad got me this 1985 318i from this guy down the street from my house for $400 i drove it a few times then it started getting hot and and cutting off and would only come back on on the 2nd and 3rd try i love the car but i dont know anything about it and i dont know what to do with it i need help

Those look like the exact same floormats I have in my car Just wanted to say that. Can't help you with the car, sorry. She's a beauty though

If you got it hot enough to cut off, the engine (head, at least) is toast. Head gasket, minimum, probably cracked the head, too. You can't abuse an engine with a cast iron block but aluminum head like that. Poor car.

at least its only an M10 that was sacrificed.

if you want to repair that engine, replace the vital parts of the cooling system and then buy a product called thermiweld

Thanks u guys my dad said it might be the radiator and water pump so we're gonna replace that first then if it still acts up I guess your right about the engine

since youre there, do the thermostat. it's like 20 bucks and saves you the hassle later since everything else is out

Originally Posted by 1991318i

since youre there, swap to an m20. it's like 20 bucks and saves you the hassle later

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