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    WTF e28 radiators

    Am I just unlucky or what? I have bought 2 e28 radiators, used, and one leaked from the core/bars, and one has cracked at the plastic inlet.


    Are sellers on the internet just crappy, shippers rough, or are these radiators prone to doing this??? I can't remember reading of another instance of failure, and now I have 2. $150 in shit radiators.:hitler:
    '89 335is +turbo

    #2
    damn, for $10 more you could have bought a new one

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      #3
      They're even cheaper on ebay. At each time I thought, "oh, the used ones seem to be plenty robust, I'll be fine'

      '89 335is +turbo

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        #4
        It's worthed, If it was @ $20 at local wrecking yard.
        But, not 2x in a row! "Screw me once..."
        Well, brand new Behr radiator is not that expensive, consider the risk of used ones.
        http://www.kingofeurope.net/2010/

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          #5
          I picked up a used 5speed e28 535i radiator on ebay for $40 + s/h (was under $60) and its been working fine :)
          Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



          OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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            #6
            Originally posted by Lurker27 View Post
            Am I just unlucky or what? I have bought 2 e28 radiators, used, and one leaked from the core/bars, and one has cracked at the plastic inlet.


            Are sellers on the internet just crappy, shippers rough, or are these radiators prone to doing this??? I can't remember reading of another instance of failure, and now I have 2. $150 in shit radiators.:hitler:

            I got a e28 Radiator.. Check out my parts for sale thread..
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            Check out my Insurance Thread
            http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=164190

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              #7


              is that the right radiator? i know the picture doesn't look right but i think thats used for multiple ones for older bmws as like a stock photo

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                #8
                That one is for automatic cars (although you can still use it).
                Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



                OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Jean View Post
                  That one is for automatic cars (although you can still use it).
                  damn why no option? i cancelled the order and placed one for the link farther up in the thread. thanks to the person who posted that. been going crazy to find the right one.

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                    #10
                    My first "used" e28 radiator looked new, but as soon as you poured coolant into it it pissed out pin holes in the core.

                    Lesson learnt, I just went and bought a new one after that.
                    ///Monstrosity. (OO≡≡[][]≡≡OO)

                    Aside from showing yourself to be offensive, lacking experience and ignorant in the ways of business, you're also illiterate and imprudent. Beyond that, your sense of liability is severely impaired.

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