Siani 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2006 I have a 1991 525i E34 and on Sunday I had overheating problems. Today I took it to be looked at and was told the radiator was totally had it. What should I expect to pay for a new replacement? The price I was quoted for a new one was around about $500 plus labour. TIA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2006 (edited) a 2nd hand radiator could do wonders, probably set you back between about $130+ but a much cheap option. Just get local mechanic to install it, maybe $150 labour. Edited May 8, 2006 by E30stz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted May 8, 2006 get a new one and DIY you really dont want your radiator buggered do you? the plastic tanks get old and really really bad over time...until they break and you're back to square one talking about radiators...its coming glenn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siani 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2006 Is that about the right price for a new one though? $500? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonZE 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2006 that is not a bad price for a radiator i got a new one at xmas and through my work (trade price) wasnt much less than that. If you are keeping the car then get a new one second hand isnt really worth the risk as far as im concerned. It would be a good time to do the thermostat to (best go genuine) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siani 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2006 Thanks for the replies. :thumb: I've done various bits as needed and I've gone new so far, as I intend to keep it. I was just about to start on saving for a new airconditioning unit when this happened. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
