[doubledax3]

Just picked up a 12 X3 28i.... N52T engine. 68K on it. Thinking of doing a W\P and T Stat as preventive maintenance. Now I will admit I am a damn good mechanic and have worked on a looooot of cars in my life.

WTF were those BMW engineers thinking when they designed that W\P and T Stat location ??????????? I looked at it today and Im sure I can do it , BUT NOT without inventing a few new curse words !!!!

Someone want to offer me a little assurance that I can do this without losing my mind ?? Granted I do NOT have a lift, but even on a lift it looks difficult !
PLUS, I see my radiator does NOT have a drain plug, yes I can disconnect the lowest hose, but NO drain plug ???
Someone want to let me borrow their lift ???

Let me know, thanks.....