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Chafe marks on the radiator

Symptom: Leakage from the radiator, particularly in hot markets

Chafe marks on the radiator

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.