New Radiator for 2007 335i

Bubba11 · 02-10-2017, 04:12 PM

Hello,

It appears that I have a small crack in my upper hose outlet. Can this be fixed or do I need a new rad? If replacement is needed, any suggestions on the best options?

Thanks!

Welcome to NBA Jam · 02-10-2017, 04:18 PM

New radiator is needed unless you want to take a donor radiator and attempt to uncrimp/crimp the plastic side pieces, which risks further breakage and a leaks.

You could try to JB weld it and see if it holds....I mean hey, worth a shot if it's just the plastic piece.

If not, now's a good time to upgrade

Go with a CSF performance radiator!

Corno_Baldwin · 02-10-2017, 04:22 PM

You could probably try fixing it, but my worry would be when the system gets pressurized will it just wind up completely failing anyways.

If it was my car I would just replace the radiator - also, I would be doing the work and my labor is free and I don't mark up prices. Probably go with a Behr (I think that was OEM supplier) and shop around for the best price. I think some have used Nissens too, not sure how reliable they are or quality of their radiators.

EDIT: or go for aftermarket upgrade as was stated above. And I apologize for saying the same thing as above - typing before that was posted.

mweisdorfer · 02-11-2017, 02:12 PM

I would just replace the radiator and be done with it. Make sure you look over any of the main hoses that connect to the radiator. Now would be a good time to replace them, if you have any doubts as to how long they might last. If they look good, then no worries.

Mishimoto makes a sweet radiator for our cars but it will run you over $500.00.

ECS tuning sells them.

Look into FCP Euro. You can get a lifetime warranty on all of their parts.

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Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3884 Rep 5,112 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	New radiator is needed unless you want to take a donor radiator and attempt to uncrimp/crimp the plastic side pieces, which risks further breakage and a leaks. You could try to JB weld it and see if it holds....I mean hey, worth a shot if it's just the plastic piece. If not, now's a good time to upgrade Go with a CSF performance radiator!
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Corno_Baldwin Private First Class 28 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e93 6MT Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	You could probably try fixing it, but my worry would be when the system gets pressurized will it just wind up completely failing anyways. If it was my car I would just replace the radiator - also, I would be doing the work and my labor is free and I don't mark up prices. Probably go with a Behr (I think that was OEM supplier) and shop around for the best price. I think some have used Nissens too, not sure how reliable they are or quality of their radiators. EDIT: or go for aftermarket upgrade as was stated above. And I apologize for saying the same thing as above - typing before that was posted.
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mweisdorfer Major General 1905 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 2007 Black/Black 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Holly, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E90 335i [0.00] 2008 bmw x5 [0.00]	I would just replace the radiator and be done with it. Make sure you look over any of the main hoses that connect to the radiator. Now would be a good time to replace them, if you have any doubts as to how long they might last. If they look good, then no worries. Mishimoto makes a sweet radiator for our cars but it will run you over $500.00. ECS tuning sells them. Look into FCP Euro. You can get a lifetime warranty on all of their parts.
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