[GEOS07335i]

Man I cant find my radiator drain plug on my 08 E93. I've looked at multiple DYI's, youtube vid's etc... It's not where it's supposed to be. Can Someone Please please point me in the right direction. I dont even see the radiator from the bottom. I only see the inter cooler. Is the radiator infront of the inter cooler? Looks like I have to remove my front bumper?

I only had one large splash cover underneath. I dont see another radiator shield.
1) I removed splash cover.
2) I've moved the 8mm power steering hose so I could get better access to the thermostat hose.
3) Just need to know where the drain plug is on the radiator. I've spent an hour looking for it.

since this is a used car is it possible i have a different front bumper? It looks like the bottom side of the bumper comes in pretty far. Is it in the way of the radiator?

Please look at the pics. Tell me where I should be focusing. I feel like such noob

[Sgop335]

The intercooler has to come out to see it

[GEOS07335i]

Originally Posted by Sgop335

The intercooler has to come out to see it

Thanks do I have to pull it out completely or can I just loosen it? What a hassle just to flush my radiator.

[Donutz]

Has to be removed completely

[GEOS07335i]

Yup found that out the hard way. It came out pretty easily but I'm having a hard time getting the passenger side intercooler piping to snug up against the lip. I got the compression clip undone but struggling to get the piping to fit all the way in so I can resecure the clip. Any tips on that?

[feuer]

Do could try to do the piping first and then secure the IC to radiator support.

[GEOS07335i]

Originally Posted by feuer

Do could try to do the piping first and then secure the IC to radiator support.

That's what I was trying to fit the piping first then put the screw it. It seemed easier that way. I still havent gotten a tight seal though. I cant seem to work it in there with my big fat hands. I have it secured with the screw but I'm afraid it's not sealed properly. It does seem very snug now that I have the screw in and buttoned up.

[feuer]

Originally Posted by GEOS07335i

That's what I was trying to fit the piping first then put the screw it. It seemed easier that way. I still havent gotten a tight seal though. I cant seem to work it in there with my big fat hands. I have it secured with the screw but I'm afraid it's not sealed properly. It does seem very snug now that I have the screw in and buttoned up.

Hopefully it will hold pressure too. The rubber o-ring deteriorate with age from heat and oil.