02 Radiator change

[Kris Ackerbauer <ktackerbauer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Subject: <02> 2002 radiator upgrade advice solicited

I have a '76 2002 that is in need of better cooling system performance.
I
have read several articles and messages about 2 ways of upgrading the
radiator.

1) Get the stock radiator re-cored with a thicker core.
2) Use a 320i plastic/aluminum radiator.

Since I prefer a bolt-in approach, will #1 require permanent removal of
the
belt-driven fan? I can't see how a thicker radiator would fit without
fan
removal. Has anyone used the Metric Mechanic "HiCapacity" plastic/copper
set-up?

Any comments about your experiences would be appreciated.

Michael Miller
'76 2002

Mike, 

I did the 320i conversion in my '73 02 and it worked fine even  in the
heat of South Texas.  I had previously had problems with the stock
radiator ever since I bought it (new in '73).

Kris Ackerbauer
'73 2002    If it moves... I've replaced it.

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