Radiator leak

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coconutmonkey

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My radiator seems to have sprung a leak...

Do I

a) Buy some stop leak from autozone
b) Buy an OEM radiator
c) Buy a Mishimoto radiator with my MLD discount

Wat do?
 
how big is the crack? if its small just put that stuff on it, or get a used s14 radiator from here since theres not too manny s14's at junk yards
 
I drive a BMW E36, so i dont think S14 rads work : /

Also, I think the crack is between the plastic and aluminum. E36 radiators are aluminum with plastic sides, and i see coolant coming out between the metal and the plastic, so i think the plastic failed
 
u can either block the damaged row with soder or carefully crimp it, but i would just buy a new one and if u can afford to deff get the aftermarket thicker rad.
 
Shit sucks, I just put on an upgraded intake manifold and im getting poly RTABs tomorrow with Walter at PRS, and lifetime alignment at Firestone.

I bet this is also how so much air was introduced into the system. I bled it a few days ago of air, didnt know where all that came from but fuuuu!!!
 
Bad news:
If I go all OEM, all parts come out to about $220

If I go Mishimoto, ~$270 but I get one thats all aluminum with no plastic. Waiting for a reply from Mishi on the price, I hope the MLD discount applies toward car-specific rads and not just their universals. If it doesn't, I'll just go OEM. $70 is for misc hardware, btw

Good news:
An E36 radiator is fairly easy to remove and install

1. Drain coolant
2. Disconnect shit
3. Pop off clips and remove radiator

Installation is reverse of removal!
 
I doubt that it fits..... I mean, I'm sure it will technically WORK, but I don't think it'll mount up...

I wonder if I shoulda just bought an S14 or something
 
coconutmonkey said:
I doubt that it fits..... I mean, I'm sure it will technically WORK, but I don't think it'll mount up...

I wonder if I shoulda just bought an S14 or something
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lol maybe but go for the mishi...thier aftermarket r 3 core and way better than oem replacement:thumbup:
 
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