Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted August 21, 2011 Hi all My '94 325i has decided to collapse the upper radiator plastic hose inlet this afternoon. I'd sooner replace the unit with one that has alloy tanks than the stock plastic items, but the only ones I've seen on Trademe state that they are only suitable for manuals. Can anyone tell me why they won't fit an auto? Failing that if someone here can sell me a new alloy radiator to suit an auto that would be great. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1265 Report post Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) the auto's have a seperate trans oil cooler so wont make any difference but there are 2 sizes used in e36 6cylinder cars nz new and uk ones tend to use a smaller one with the built in coolant tank on the left (passenger side) (the tank can be removed for replacement etc) where as most jap imports etc have the larger radiator with the seperatly mounted coolant tank on the back of the rad on the right side(drivers side) i have both types if needed . good used ones 021433600 Edited August 21, 2011 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted August 21, 2011 Never knew there was a difference between euro and rest of the world spec in that regard! The item I have my eyes on is here http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-...n-400323709.htm seems to have the holes at the top to allow mounting of auto tranny cooler, bracket to the left matches my one, bleed hose nipple, inlet / outlet hoses and drain points are all identical. Still curious to why the seller claims they're only suitable for manuals! Thanks for the input Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1265 Report post Posted August 21, 2011 Never knew there was a difference between euro and rest of the world spec in that regard! The item I have my eyes on is here http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-...n-400323709.htm seems to have the holes at the top to allow mounting of auto tranny cooler, bracket to the left matches my one, bleed hose nipple, inlet / outlet hoses and drain points are all identical. Still curious to why the seller claims they're only suitable for manuals! Thanks for the input the larger rad used in e36 6cyl are the same as used in late e30 325i etc and they have built in trans oil coolers .so just think he doesn't know his bmw models very well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
