Re: E28 radiator leak

[rusmaster <rusmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tom,    unfortunately, this is not that uncommon.  The OEM radiator can be hit and miss from
what I've heard on these units.  My '88 535s original radiator lasted ~7 years before it
stated to leak slightly.  But it still went another 2.5 years before is gave up completely.
I've heard from others that they only lasted 2-5 years.  S0, two years, just OK.  Not that
good, depends on your point of view.  My opinion is it should last longer.  I don't know if
you have a warranty covering it or not.  If you don't, I would try ot go OEM again.  I know
there expensive, but some outlets are a little cheaper than others(also use the CCA
discount).

Take Care,
Russ


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> Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 16:12:07 -0800
> From: Tom.Thomas@domain.elided (Tom Thomas)
> Subject: Tom.Thomas@domain.elidedmas@domain.elidedmas@domain.elided
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>      I have a leak on the seam of my radiator. It's a slow leak on the
>      drivers side near the bottom, I think it's alum. Has anyone
>      successfully repaired one of these? If so, what was the product
>      please? The radiator was replaced about a 2 years ago.
>
>      Tom
>      533is
>      BMWCCA/NCC

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