A little update:
The coolant pipe problem seems to be resolved at second attempt. Got a couple of secondhand pipes from the US sent directly to MJ, which she got balsted and powder coated, one of which is now installed and am not seeing any coolant loss.
However, not yet fuly bled the system as cannot get it upto temperature for long enough because:
1. While laid up, the fuel pump has borked
2. The alternator has given up, probably as a result of its coolant shower
So, alternator is next on the list, after which will try to get it down to MK for the fuel pump, but we're off on a little holiday so it will have to wait a while
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2019 BMW M5 (my daily driver)
2002 Mark's D2 S8 FE
2020 BMW M340d xDrive (Anely's daily driver)
2000 FL D2 4.2 QS - SOLD 2011
