1991 318is Mishimoto Alum Rad

[dlmrun2002]

Looking for a all aluminum Radiator for my 1991 e30 318is. Preferable Mishimoto. They list all aluminum but I think they are for e36 setup. Don't know how the e36 radiator fits in the e30 radiator support. Any leads on an all aluminum for my beast?

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[roguetoaster]

Pretty sure you have to get the E36 one and add something like a later M20 expansion tank.

Or, you know, just buy a stock radiator or two for the price of one Mishimoto.

[dlmrun2002]

Why add expansion tank? Didn't the e36 have them on the radiator like the 318is?
Not familiar with e36 body but know the M42 motor.

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[cscracker]

I went with the CXRacing aluminum radiator. It's a direct fit, the only issue I had was that I had to bend the inlet for the small hose to the coolant expansion tank away slightly, as it was too close to the large inlet for both hoses to fit on. It's exactly the right size, has all the right holes and fittings, and uses the stock mounts without a problem. It looks nice and it works great, really happy with it.

I went through four OEM replacement radiators (plastic end tank failure) on my first e30, chose not to make that mistake this time around.

[dlmrun2002]

CXRacing aluminum radiator..... Was the for an M42?

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[TobyB]

Didn't the e36 have them on the radiator like the 318is?

Yup. And like cracker, I went through several before I bought Behr, and got one
that didn't leak!

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[dlmrun2002]

Sounds good. I don't see an expansion tank on the radiator though wich my e30 318is has. Will take another look. Toby, back to 2002faq.. or e46fanatic.. :)

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[TobyB]

who, me?

heh

t