Volks,

After getting the list ideas on replacing the thermostat to get my engine to
run at normal temp [the needle above the light for my van] I asked my
resident BMW mechanic [You didn't know an M3 comes with a resident
mechanic?] to change the thermostat.

He said I'll bleed it again first because the top and bottom radiator hoses
in the engine compartment were different temperatures [of course I hadn't
checked, that's too logical].  After bleeding the temp now rides with the
needle on the bottom side of the light.  Maybe be good for this iteration of
grounds; I'll check by checking the gas mileage.

Just goes to show something.

Mike