Re: bmw-digest V9 #1466

[Patrick525I@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 5/16/2000 9:29:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
owner-bmw-digest@domain.elided writes:

<< ritchieb@domain.elided >>
R.K.
 I had a similar problem with my 94 525I (e34).  All the same symptoms as you 
describe. I was losing about 1/2 gallon a month, didn't know why. Finally 
took it to my dealer, turns out I had a small crack on the upper part or my 
radiator where the plastic and metal join. It was blowing out the top when I 
was traveling at highway speeds for a consistent amount of time. I thanked 
him very much for his $600 estimate and purchased a radiator  from BMP Design 
for $269 and put it in myself. That did it, no more coolant leak. I don't 
know if your 87 has a similar type radiator but it's another possibility.

Patrick Cuonze
94 525I
Patrick525I@domain.elided  

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