I Radiator into an ETA

[Hick]

Anyone know if i can do this? I have used the search feature and found that they are different but no one has said whether or not you can used one in the other.

Im sure with some cleaver hose routing that anything is possible.

[kenika65]

yes it is possible just get i hoses and wire up the temp sensors! why are you swaping?

[Hick]

Found a new [in box] 325i radiator for $50 locally, and the radiator in my ETA is clogged

[Wishno87]

couldent it be the same if its a pre 88 car?

[Hick]

In my case i dont think so

radiator is for an 88-91 325i, my ETA is an 86

[kenika65]

Put the i radiator in and buy all i hoses and wire it up you will be good to go it will bolt right up and even a e36 radiator will slip right in

[Dave]

You'll want the late model i metal tube thingie, the water pump and t-stat housing from a late I as well to do it right.

But who am I kidding, you'll just slap it together.

[jintermont]

bump
question tho i just got a radiator from a 87 vert and am looking to put it into my 86es the hose routing looks the same but there are 2 plug sensors on my radiator now but only 1 on the new radiator can it still work i got it for 20 bucks almost new ???


TIA

josh i

[jlevie]

You can make it work, but you'll need to get the dual thermo switch connector from an 87, or later, and splice in in to replace the pair of thermo switch connectors.

[norcalE30]

But who am I kidding, you'll just slap it together.

this is coming from the guy with the "rare and sought after custom euro grill" ziptied over the stock one

qft