» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | ![](http://www.318ti.org/forum/clear.gif) | ![Reply](http://www.318ti.org/forum/images/buttons/reply.gif) | ![Share/Bookmark](http://static.addtoany.com/buttons/share_save_171_16.png) | | 07-04-2007, 04:52 PM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 | Radiator $128 I remember a while back someone stated they needed a radiator. Here is one for $128.00 with free shipping. Happy hunting: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-B...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ "Success is Never Final, Defeat is Never Permanent, it is the Courage to Continue that Matters!" - Winston Churchill Mothman ![dance](http://www.318ti.org/forum/images/smilies/icon_dance.gif) [SIGPIC] | | | 07-04-2007, 05:00 PM | #2 | doesn't care about you. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,925 | Everyone will likely need to replace their radiator before 150k miles. If you're looking for a great prevent maintenance item, this is it. __________________ ![](image.php?s=b66b06e2ee943bcd8f21ea8c4581b066&u=890&type=sigpic&dateline=1194313419) '99 Dinan M3 | | | 07-05-2007, 12:35 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: irvine Posts: 142 | I recently just bought that same radiator from the same seller. Good quality, and fast shipping. __________________ | | | 07-05-2007, 01:08 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 585 | Quote: Originally Posted by DustenT Everyone will likely need to replace their radiator before 150k miles. If you're looking for a great prevent maintenance item, this is it. | 182k and still cooling. I know you said likely. Watch, I bet karma is going to kill my radiator tonight. | | | 07-05-2007, 03:19 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: la jolla, ca Posts: 222 | Quote: Originally Posted by adamud 182k and still cooling. I know you said likely. Watch, I bet karma is going to kill my radiator tonight. ![Smile](http://www.318ti.org/forum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif) | That one is def. not original. __________________ Present: `99 M coupe Past: `91 330is; `95 318ti Active; `93 325is; `97 318ti Sport; `89 332is | | | 07-09-2007, 09:46 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 | Quote: Originally Posted by adamud 182k and still cooling. I know you said likely. Watch, I bet karma is going to kill my radiator tonight. ![Smile](http://www.318ti.org/forum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif) | I went 204k before I had to switch mine. __________________ "Success is Never Final, Defeat is Never Permanent, it is the Courage to Continue that Matters!" - Winston Churchill Mothman ![dance](http://www.318ti.org/forum/images/smilies/icon_dance.gif) [SIGPIC] | | | 07-10-2007, 12:16 AM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Va Posts: 256 | Dunno if Behr is OE on the E36. They were OE on my E28, and they had problems with the plastic side tanks cracking, usually at the top. I replaced it with a Nissens, which seemed a lil' beefier. Whoever manufactures the OE Ti radiator, if it lasts less than 100k, you may want to go with another brand. That said, comparison shopping shows $128 to be a good price. http://fap99.com/epcvsoapimc.epc?coo...clientid=fap99 BMW075340 NISSENS Radiator 166.42 BMW015740 VALEO Radiator 152.87 http://bmaparts.com/epcvsoapimc.epc?...entid=bmaparts BMW075340 NISSENS Radiator 176.28 BMW015740 VALEO Radiator 161.94 Note: Niss ens is a Danish radiator company, not to be confused with Niss an. ![](http://www.nissens.dk/images/Nissens-6-1024x768.jpg) | | | 07-12-2007, 02:24 AM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 | Pictures Thanks for the VISUAL! __________________ "Success is Never Final, Defeat is Never Permanent, it is the Courage to Continue that Matters!" - Winston Churchill Mothman ![dance](http://www.318ti.org/forum/images/smilies/icon_dance.gif) [SIGPIC] | | | 07-12-2007, 03:07 AM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: back in PA Posts: 204 | I just ordered the $128 BEHR from ac-radiators....if I had known the Nissens came with a French maid, I would have paid the extra $$$$ | | | 07-12-2007, 03:13 AM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 | Ditto Quote: Originally Posted by elfhearse I just ordered the $128 BEHR from ac-radiators....if I had known the Nissens came with a French maid, I would have paid the extra $$$$ | LOL!!!!!!!!!!! Yea I bet! ![Biggrin](http://www.318ti.org/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif) I am a butt man, and love to cook and clean my own things, So I would op for the Women wearing the Jeans. __________________ "Success is Never Final, Defeat is Never Permanent, it is the Courage to Continue that Matters!" - Winston Churchill Mothman ![dance](http://www.318ti.org/forum/images/smilies/icon_dance.gif) [SIGPIC] | | | 07-12-2007, 03:53 AM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 642 | Got one of those $128 (Behr) ebay radiators. Great price and fast shipping. From another vendor, I bought a new water pump, T-stat, hoses, BMW coolant, gaskets, radiator clips, water wetter and crush washers. Replaced them all on my daily ti (125K). Pretty easy job, all in all. Definitely worth the peace of mind. __________________ '95 330ti CS w/sr delete, S50USB30, cams, 24# inj, Conforti SW, Euro HFM, Samco Silicone Intake Boot, BBTB, Euro Oil Cooler, JTD CAI Duct, RE DMS exhaust, RE Tranny mounts, CF Valve Cover, LTW flywheel/Kevlar sprung hub clutch, RE SSK, 3.46 Finned LSD (M6) , M3 tranny, Brembos, RE Wheel Studs, SS brake/clutch lines, CF interior, Rear Headrest retrofit, Tilt Steering retrofit, 13.5 lb DynaBatt in rear, LED interior/footwell lights, ZKW HID, Headlight Aim Control, Rear fog light w/cluster indicator, CF 3 Aux gauge pod, BMW Traffic Pro/Alpine MP3-CD Changer, Staggered LTW wheels, '95 M3 steering rack, VIS CF Hood, M3 LTW Strut Bar, TCK SA coilovers, Red LTW Motorsport Seatbelts, OEM Fire Extinguisher, Z8 Starter button, Auto dim rear view mirror w/ Homelink/Compass, PDC, Rear Sun Shade, Euro Gauge Cluster w/oil temp/shift light , Headlight Washers, "Motorsport" Door Handles, CF Grills, French ZKW Fogs, Euro dash bins, Power Lumbar Support is next, Coming e39 M5 interior light, Bimmer Magazine 8/2007 | | | 07-12-2007, 05:23 AM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 | Yeap it is better to be safe than sorry, although I didn't know about the 125k switch out so at 204k when my radiator went out that's when I switched it. Quote: Originally Posted by clex2 Got one of those $128 (Behr) ebay radiators. Great price and fast shipping. From another vendor, I bought a new water pump, T-stat, hoses, BMW coolant, gaskets, radiator clips, water wetter and crush washers. Replaced them all on my daily ti (125K). Pretty easy job, all in all. Definitely worth the peace of mind. | __________________ "Success is Never Final, Defeat is Never Permanent, it is the Courage to Continue that Matters!" - Winston Churchill Mothman ![dance](http://www.318ti.org/forum/images/smilies/icon_dance.gif) [SIGPIC] | | | 07-12-2007, 08:20 AM | #13 | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 | Quote: Originally Posted by elfhearse I just ordered the $128 BEHR from ac-radiators....if I had known the Nissens came with a French maid, I would have paid the extra $$$$ | The French Maid package costs a little extra, but well worth it IMO | | | 07-12-2007, 01:13 PM | #14 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: back in PA Posts: 204 | ja... I've got the radiator, H20 pump, hoses and plastic pipes all waiting for a free weekend. Take off the intake manifold and replace the water and vacuum hoses along with the coolant items and I'll be good for a long road trip. Used new car with 96K and limited service history does not give me a warm fuzzy... | | | 07-12-2007, 01:53 PM | #15 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Va Posts: 256 | Quote: Originally Posted by Mothman Thanks for the VISUAL! | You guys like her, eh? I posted the 2, IMO, best. Here are the rest: http://www.nissens.dk/uk/index.htm | | | ![Reply](http://www.318ti.org/forum/images/buttons/reply.gif) | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |