Reply With QuoteYou might not need to replace the radiator, they are very expensive! I had the same problems, and had mine reconditioned, they just cleaned out all the gunk I guess. Cost me NZD$100 (USD$55), plus 4.5 hours labour to remove it and put it back in.
recommendations for where to buy replacement radiator for 1990 525i, 236k miles?
In my previous posting, some said it would be best just to replace the radiator.
Brand recommendations?
Shoud I get a new one or try a junk yard?
Can you get a refurbished one? Is that recommended?
What stores or web sites do you recommend as reliable and inexpensive?
Many thanks!
Last edited by notesguy; 08-12-2004 at 06:23 PM.
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You might not need to replace the radiator, they are very expensive! I had the same problems, and had mine reconditioned, they just cleaned out all the gunk I guess. Cost me NZD$100 (USD$55), plus 4.5 hours labour to remove it and put it back in.
thanks. Labor here is around $80-100 per hour. A new radiator, a few places I looked on the net, were around $290.
I think I might have to make this my project car for a while.
This might be decision time - keep fixing things or sell it. who evers knows with this type of thing.
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I bought a Behr for my 1994 530iT from BMA and I used radiators.com for my daughter's Miata. Radiators.com delivered to the house on Saturday which was pretty impressive. good luck.
Curt.
1994 530iT
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www.pelicanparts.com (west coast) or www.bimmerparts.com (east coast)
Don't forget hoses, radiator cap, and/or thermostat.
I've order from both before, radiator included, good companies.
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Oh, and get a new one, not refurbished, junk yard or used. It's not THAT much more money and it's worth not having a headache later.... again.
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