Radiator

[Weber1569]

I need a new radiator for my 72 02. I have looked on rockauto and found them for like $500, this is a bit out of my price range. I was wondering if there was somewhere else anyone knew of to get a radiator that wasn't so expensive or if it would be posible to use a radiator that was meant for another car (mounts are not a problem I can build some brokets or whatever would be needed if that is the issue). Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks, Jay

[Guest Anonymous]

replacement radiator that fits like the stock item but outperforms it by far.

shermanmartinez@hotmail.com

[Guest Anonymous]

Ditto above. This is the way to go.

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Roger

'72 Malaga

[tlh02]

I have a good used radiator in my 75 parts car and also one from a Pinto that I'm told bolts right in. Very reasonable but shipping an issue if you can get one local to you.

[eastsidebimmer]

There is one FS right now...seller might be able to ship if you ask nicely. If you buy directly from Curt, there will be a core charge or you can send your old one back and he will refund, etc.

http://www.bmw2002faq.com//index.php?option=com_forum&Itemid=57&page=viewtopic&t=337167

good luck!

[MrTurner]

I have a radiator from a 74' in good condition that I could part with if your interested.

[72Golf]

Jay,

I have two stock rads that are good. Shoot me an email. You can try before you buy. I'm in Northfield.

[nbcbird]

Why would you want to use a used radiator whose provenance might not be any better than the one you want to replace? Curt Ingraham is the best source for radiator replacements--contact him at: SiGarage@aol.com. He is in Oakland CA.--Jim

[new2da02]

I need a new radiator for my 72 02. I have looked on rockauto and found them for like $500, this is a bit out of my price range. I was wondering if there was somewhere else anyone knew of to get a radiator that wasn't so expensive or if it would be posible to use a radiator that was meant for another car (mounts are not a problem I can build some brokets or whatever would be needed if that is the issue). Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks, Jay

I have a very nice 320i radiator (common upgrade) tryin' to sell.

$80 shipped to ya. Let me know if this is what you are looking for.

victor_ryanheart at hotmail dot com

[Arshloch]

A volvo 240 rad is said to fit with some modifications, which ones - dont know yet.

They can be had for $160-250 , brass or aluminum.

[TobyB]

Having done several of the above rad swaps, the 320 rad from

an 80-83 WITH ALL THE 320 hoses is really easy and around $200. For new.

And it works better than stock, a bit.

The Pinto is hard to mount, and the Volvo one requires more fab than

the 320 for not much gain. And I seem to remember that hoses are harder

than the 320.

Or you could take yours to a shop.

Or buy Curt's, because, damn, it's pretty.

Or try a used one. It's all I run because at $25 from the junkyard,

if 2 out of 4 are good, I'm still money ahead.

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[Weber1569]

The link on your pst isn't working for me. Is there another way for me to get ahold of Curt? Thank you for your help, - Jay

[John_in_VA]

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