Chafe marks on the radiator
Symptom: Leakage from the radiator, particularly in hot markets
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
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     Fault symptoms
    
   
   
    Leakage from the radiator, particularly in hot markets
    
    
    
     Conditions
    
   
   
    Vibration in the radiator fan cowling (especially applies to hot markets) can cause chafe marks on the radiator which over time could involve leakage from the radiator. Applies to cars that are equipped with radiator, part no. 45 75 734 and fan cowling part no. 45 76 344.
    
    
    
     Diagnostic procedure
    
   
   
    Cut 2-3 mm from the part of the fan cowling edge that is closest to the radiator.