Q: BMW 323i 99 expansion tank don't connect don't know what to do
I I'm trying to figure out why my expansion tank does not connect to the to the radiator cover it does not connect just trying to figure out why it doesn't connect I can't push it down too hard if not I I will crack my sensor so I ordered everything new and even though with everything being new it still doesn't connect I don't know if it has to do with aftermarket pieces but it's still a 323i 99 BMW that I am ordering so I'm confused trying to figure it out without having to call the mechanic and charge me an arm and a leg.
My car has 200000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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