Help with coolant leak

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Ethan9273

Discussion Starter · 13 d ago

So apparently this happened to me when.
I was removing the harness bracket nuts and put them back wrong and apparent crack the rear cylinder head covers was cracked on bank 2. Coolant everywhere.

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E39 M5 S62 Coolant Leak at Rear of Cylinder Head After Engine Rebuild

Sorry, I held my phone at an awkward angle and recorded this video vertically. This is a quick video showing where coolant is leaking out of my S62, at the b...

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problem now is. That coveris only $32 bucks but literally will take over 45 days to get here from Germany. I was wondering if anyone at all could help. Tried ebay/Fb, for sale in forums

it’s part #11127830118

item 20 in this image

please help…

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AgentKiri

· #2 · 13 d ago

Try @Clemster @mishkinm5 for the part if you cant wait for new. Or reach out to whoever rebuilt your engine (unless it was you)

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Trizzuth

· #3 · 13 d ago

^^ what he said. This same thing just happened to Art, check out his Artwerks thread. @herrubermensch may also have a few on hand you might be able to purchase if you are in a bind..

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Ethan9273

Discussion Starter · #4 · 13 d ago

Thank you I’ll reach out to them!

Ethan9273

Discussion Starter · #5 · 13 d ago

I’m sorry guys. Dumb question but asking o Ly after trying. Can’t seem to DM anyone on this board …. How???? (I’m using my phone)

AgentKiri

· #6 · 12 d ago

Ethan9273 said:
I’m sorry guys. Dumb question but asking o Ly after trying. Can’t seem to DM anyone on this board …. How???? (I’m using my phone)

Your account is too new (while older, its likely you havent posted enough). Post your question to them here:

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Ethan9273

Discussion Starter · #7 · 12 d ago

AgentKiri said:
Your account is too new (while older, its likely you havent posted enough). Post your question to them here:

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Mishkins E39 M5 Continuous Part Out

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Thank you!!!!

Arktiksilber

· #8 · 11 d ago

Ethan9273 said:
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item 20 in this image
please help…

Are you absolutely sure item 21 isn't your problem. Could have gotten pinched, out of position, hard and not sealing?

Ethan9273

Discussion Starter · #9 · 11 d ago

Possibly. That’s already on order though.

Ethan9273

Discussion Starter · #10 · 10 d ago

Hmm neither @Clemster or @mishkinm5 responded. Anyone have their Instagram or something where I can DM?

Clemster

· #11 · 10 d ago

Sorry, had a busy week and just now catching up on this. I may be able to help but it might not be to until Monday. Please remind me if you don't hear back and still need it.

Ethan9273

Discussion Starter · #12 · 10 d ago

Clemster said:
Sorry, had a busy week and just now catching up on this. I may be able to help but it might not be to until Monday. Please remind me if you don't hear back and still need it.

Thank you thank you! Been checking the board daily as I DEFINITELY need it. May need the bolts around it as Well. Thank you so much for reaching out.

Snohobo

· #13 · 9 d ago

Is part # 20 cracked? Have you visually inspected it?

I accidentally put the wrong screws in too when doing CPS and if you drive the longer screw in the wrong hole, it pries that cover off and coolant goes everywhere. In my case, I was able to put the correct screws in, tighten it sufficiently, and stopped the leak. I was freaked out that I had bent or cracked the cover, but hadn't. After looking at your video, it doesn't appear cracked. Have you tried to insert and tighten the correct screws?

It was a pain to find the right tool (modified an Allen bit to fit a slim ratchet) but was able to get a seal.

herrubermensch

· #14 · 9 d ago

Ethan9273 said:
Thank you thank you! Been checking the board daily as I DEFINITELY need it. May need the bolts around it as Well. Thank you so much for reaching out.

Ethan, responded to you in multiple places. I have dozens of these things. Just pay the shipping. Where do you want it?

--Peter

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Arktiksilber

· #15 · 8 d ago

Snohobo said:
Is part # 20 cracked? Have you visually inspected it?

I accidentally put the wrong screws in too when doing CPS and if you drive the longer screw in the wrong hole, it pries that cover off and coolant goes everywhere. In my case, I was able to put the correct screws in, tighten it sufficiently, and stopped the leak. I was freaked out that I had bent or cracked the cover, but hadn't. After looking at your video, it doesn't appear cracked. Have you tried to insert and tighten the correct screws?

It was a pain to find the right tool (modified an Allen bit to fit a slim ratchet) but was able to get a seal.

What he said ^

Ethan9273

Discussion Starter · #16 · 8 d ago (Edited)

herrubermensch said:
Ethan, responded to you in multiple places. I have dozens of these things. Just pay the shipping. Where do you want it?

--Peter

Peter I can’t DM you. But thank you for being a life saver. Can you either DM or shoot me a text at

Ethan9273

Discussion Starter · #17 · 8 d ago

Snohobo said:
Is part # 20 cracked? Have you visually inspected it?

I accidentally put the wrong screws in too when doing CPS and if you drive the longer screw in the wrong hole, it pries that cover off and coolant goes everywhere. In my case, I was able to put the correct screws in, tighten it sufficiently, and stopped the leak. I was freaked out that I had bent or cracked the cover, but hadn't. After looking at your video, it doesn't appear cracked. Have you tried to insert and tighten the correct screws?

It was a pain to find the right tool (modified an Allen bit to fit a slim ratchet) but was able to get a seal.

Thanks! I’ll try this. For the life of me. I can’t figure out where the longer screw belongs in. I have one short and one long that I took out that go on each side of the bracket. I thought* the longer one goes into the side that’s closer to the middle of the engine and the shorter goes to the outside away from the engine but at this point I’m totally unsure. Any insight!?

Ibmotoren

· #18 · 8 d ago

Ethan9273 said:
Thanks! I’ll try this. For the life of me. I can’t figure out where the longer screw belongs in. I have one short and one long that I took out that go on each side of the bracket. I thought* the longer one goes into the side that’s closer to the middle of the engine and the shorter goes to the outside away from the engine but at this point I’m totally unsure. Any insight!?

Did you read artwerks thread that Trizzuth pointed you to earlier? Start here, then scroll down where he describes which bolt goes where. May help you.

Ethan9273

Discussion Starter · #19 · 8 d ago

Ibmotoren said:
Did you read artwerks thread that Trizzuth pointed you to earlier? Start here, then scroll down where he describes which bolt goes where. May help you.

Thank you. Absolutely read it. Still wasn’t 100 percent sure but this is what I took out of to. Can someone validate?
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flacoramos

· #20 · 8 d ago

Is realoem not clear?

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