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12-06-2011, 01:52 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orangeville
Posts: 1,085
Car: 97 M3
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another plastic rad bites the dust
Just a warning for everyone with old rads. These things just go without warning.
Dave
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12-06-2011, 03:20 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Posts: 309
Car: 2003 530i
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Yupper. Mine went in the spring without warning. Then my fan clutch seized and sent fan pieces through the brand new rad so I had to get another one 
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2003 530i
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12-06-2011, 03:21 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orangeville
Posts: 1,085
Car: 97 M3
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hmmm I can hardly wait....
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12-06-2011, 03:25 PM
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ΛΦΕ
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Etobicoke / Waterloo
Posts: 1,483
Car: 330ci , 328is
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so whats ur solution? aluminum rad or new OEM rad
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12-06-2011, 03:29 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orangeville
Posts: 1,085
Car: 97 M3
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aluminum rads for 530's are not as available as for e36's. Just getting an OEM rad. The car is 10 years old now, if it lasts another 10 I'll be more than happy.
Dave
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12-06-2011, 03:36 PM
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ΛΦΕ
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Etobicoke / Waterloo
Posts: 1,483
Car: 330ci , 328is
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yeah i recently got a new rad too due to accident..lol
i better check my fan clutch tho..lol
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12-07-2011, 04:48 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orangeville
Posts: 1,085
Car: 97 M3
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autopartsway delivered it the next day (today). Just put it in, never ceases to amaze me though what other people do. PO had pure antifreeze in it.
--dc--
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12-07-2011, 04:51 PM
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ΛΦΕ
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Etobicoke / Waterloo
Posts: 1,483
Car: 330ci , 328is
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is anyone running electric fan instead of fan clutch?? how much will that set up run me .. ball park range..
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12-07-2011, 09:33 PM
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Over 9 F**KING THOUSAND!!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Oakville
Posts: 9,765
Car: E46 M3
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^it cost me $120 for the fan and relay kit, and about an hour to install and hook it up. Way better than engine driven fan.
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12-07-2011, 10:14 PM
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Parts hoarding partner...
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Toronto
Posts: 3,337
Car: 325IS 87-325IC 92-IC
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Unfortunately the plastic rads are made from that biodegradable composite material. So over time, temp extremes - "plastic" tanks get brittle and crack, or the neck of the tank breaks off like it did for an e30 I was working on. However, depending on the break, age etc. You can fix it. I took an aluminum pipe, cut to desired length slipped it in with some Gorilla expoxy; then put the broken piece back on and clamped it. Came out better, stronger and I can re-use it. A new rad is in the range of 200-400 depending on model and who makes it. Oem is the the way to go...but I'm sure they get quite pricey.
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12-08-2011, 04:32 PM
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Over 9 F**KING THOUSAND!!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Oakville
Posts: 9,765
Car: E46 M3
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^a mishimoto is around $300 and no reliance on plastic or gorilla epoxy. Plus it comes with lifetime warranty.
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12-08-2011, 04:32 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orangeville
Posts: 1,085
Car: 97 M3
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I don't think they are available for 5 series at that price.
Dave
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12-08-2011, 07:13 PM
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1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: In my car
Posts: 31
Car: My car
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dcramer
aluminum rads for 530's are not as available as for e36's. Just getting an OEM rad. The car is 10 years old now, if it lasts another 10 I'll be more than happy.
Dave
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Are you saying the car still had the original rad?
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12-08-2011, 09:10 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Orangeville
Posts: 1,085
Car: 97 M3
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it was certainly old, yes. No idea if it was original
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12-10-2011, 07:38 PM
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1st Gear Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: In my car
Posts: 31
Car: My car
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The date of manufacturer is on the left or right tank of the rad. (If you want to know)
It is a good idea to change the rad & expansion tank every 5 years. If the car slightly overheats, it warps the head, and pulls our the cylinder head bolts.
E39 are like Princesses, they demand a lot and don't take well to getting old.
My cooling system is 4 years old, and will be replaced next year...
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