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    Default Need a new radiator! Help plz!

    OKay, my radiator is kinda sucky. The pipe you put the hose on broke about an inch or two into, so the hose slips of the radiator abit. I tried clamping it, but i think i need a new one. Problem is I dont have enough cash to get one from the dealer. I tried ebay, but i dont know what to look for. Would any radiator work, or is it a specific brand to get. What about this one from ebay:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...spagenameZWD1V

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    go to realoem.com and get the correct part number then search...whats an I60?

    The radiators are very model & manufacture date specific!
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    it's an easy job... buy all new hoses and a jug of BMW coolant ... you can do it in a couple hours
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    Default Yeah, the quality of plastic

    has really suffered ever since BMW stopped using human byproducts in the formula.

    I've had fairly good luck with Ebay, as long as you know your BMW part #, the seller lists the applications and a good picture. I've even sent pictures and called to ensure that the part & deal was good.


    Vee ave vays of dealing vid your kind...........

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    they are using whale oil now since human products have been banned, works good so far in mine. Wait till the whale people find out about this, last time they changed type-F trans fluid forever.
    Quote Originally Posted by Blitzkrieg Bob
    has really suffered ever since BMW stopped using human byproducts in the formula.
    95 E34 530I V2.37
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    Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.

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    Default I want the cute white baby seal

    skin air filters too


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    Quote Originally Posted by 632 Regal
    go to realoem.com and get the correct part number then search...whats an I60?

    The radiators are very model & manufacture date specific!
    okay thanks i got the number, I60?, you must mean "160" the amount of miles i have on my car. It's probably about 170 ish now.

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    BMA $199 new Behr, $172 for a Nissens, free shipping. http://www.bmaparts.com/epcvsoapimc....entid=bmaparts
    Last edited by KenB; 10-01-2006 at 07:56 AM.

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    okay, i see that it is two brands to select from (behr & Nissens) Anyone suggest a particular type brand, or are they both about the same? (as far as quailty)

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    I have a Behr in mine, was replaced before I bought the car around 100k, hopefully will last a couple more years. No problems with around 80k on it.

    Have heard others say the Nissens are good also. Not too much dif in price.

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