Expansion tank

[adempster1]

Can the radiator expansion tank be replaced with out replacing the radiator?

[FATHER]

i think no, but not sure, i change all in my car for 350.00, radiator, water pump, coolant and thermo housing

[adempster1]

Tomorrow Im planning on changing the thermo and radiator, since my leak is comming from the expansion tank I was trying an easy way out but I guess not. so if I purchase a new radiator, will it come with the expansion tank?

[Bluebimma]

You cant repair the expansion tank?

[adempster1]

well im trying to see if anyone knows if I could just replace it with out replacing the entire radiator

[adempster1]

what sucks is that on Wednesday Im having surgery on my right shoulder and i need to get the car fix before then.

[Bluebimma]

ouch, that sucks

[adempster1]

I can do the job my self, radiator change and all, but if I can just replace the expansion tank that would be wonderful since the leak is from the expansion tank

[adempster1]

The leak is at the expansion tank seal, I searched and found that the tanks are sold separately; leading me to believe that it may be replaceable with out replacing the entire radiator. I just need confirmation

[Bluebimma]

ill go look outside real quick for you...gimme a sec...my bently book is in the garage

[FATHER]

the new radiator incliding the tank but not the cap

[Bluebimma]

if i read it right, the expansion tank for the 4 cyl is integrated with the radiator but for 6 cyl, its a separate tank. Is that the tank you found?

[FATHER]

take a look:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.d...06&hg=17&fg=05

i think i better and fast if you have the money change the entire radiator, that is my opinion

[Bluebimma]

hmmm, so i guess you can change out the expansion tank...i cant read, time to go back to school.lol

[adempster1]

Thank so much gentlemen, I appreciate all the help, I will pick a radiator and thermo tomorrow and try to get it done by tomorrow so I can have my baby back on the road