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Originally Posted by achtungE30
Sorry but I must correct you. The profile gasket issue was a recalled item that BMW took care of in 1991/2. Chances are, if the car is still on the road today, 19 years later, then either it was serviced by BMW or the car was never affected. The 318is imho is by far the most reliable/dependable and most cost efficient BMW to work on yourself. Its just a little slow on the getgo.
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Thanks for pointing that out to me. that what we are all here for - to learn more about our beloved cars!
But... I thought even after that service campaign... the O-rings in that upper coolant tube(both ends) can and will degrade(over time) and leak coolant into the inside of the upper timing chain cover. Once that happens you will have to R&R the front part of that cover and do a headgasket again.
I am no expert with the 318is or 318Ti engine... but I thought that was their Achilles’ heel - so to speak. Just like the timing belts of the sixes.