my 1998 bmw 318ti sport compact keeps overheating iv replaced the head gasket and thermosat but still is overheating can any one help me with my problem

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Asked by King Aug 17, 2009 at 12:12 PM about the 1998 BMW 3 Series 318i Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

keeps overheating iv replaced the head gasket and thermosat but still is overheating can any one help me with my problem

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Colin answered 14 years ago

Does your radiator fan still go? if not, check that the fans motor isn't dead and then get the thermo sensor switch in the side of the radiator check and replaced too. This switch failed on my ti, which stopped the fan from going and the temperature to skyrocket.

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