rad' question

[Cloggy Saint]

Am i right in thinking that airco' fitted E30's have different radiators? My car dumped most of it's coolant today, so fingers crossed it's nothing more serious

[Simon]

Am i right in thinking that airco' fitted E30's have different radiators? My car dumped most of it's coolant today, so fingers crossed it's nothing more serious

Yes mate, unique to the car, also autos have different rads too.

[Cloggy Saint]

so due to the shortage of airco fitted E30's i'll probably be lucky to find one at a breakers...

[Simon]

so due to the shortage of airco fitted E30's i'll probably be lucky to find one at a breakers...

Very lucky! Then again, maybe A/C is more common in your country? It's seems to be very rare in the UK that's for sure

[Cloggy Saint]

so due to the shortage of airco fitted E30's i'll probably be lucky to find one at a breakers...

Very lucky! Then again, maybe A/C is more common in your country? It's seems to be very rare in the UK that's for sure

Please, my adopted country! I don't think i've seen another E30 with airco' here, or anywhere else. Here's hoping it's just a hose, but i don't think so.

[325SME]

This is good to know, so if my rad goes it's gonna cost me a fcuking fortune!!!!!

[Cloggy Saint]

the price we pay for summertime coolness, although my airco button has cobwebs over it, the amount of sun we get.

[Jesus325iTouring]

Need to fix a blown rad?

Easy,buy a tube of araldite from here..........

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASI ... 15-8007026

Mix up and splodge on the blown bit,five minutes later job done.

Works a treat and lasts for years with no adverse effects whatsoever on the cooling system.

Unless your rad is really rotten you'll never need to buy a new one.

Take it from me,i AM the King of Bodge

[psychochild187]

even the RAF use araldite to bodge

[Jesus325iTouring]

even the RAF use araldite to bodge

Only one smilie for that...........

[Davenotouring]

datourer...

If you source one in the UK, I will be going to the Ring and could meet you in France!

If that saves any bother!

[jmc330i]

I got an E30 325i Auto 'aircon' rad from ECP by accident when I ordered mine.
I ordered the Manual 'Aircon' rad and there was no problem getting one, but they sent an Auto rad instead. The 'aircon' rad isnt that much more expensive, about Ԛ£10 I think. ECP stuffed up with mine though and charged me too much, then refunded me too much, so I only paid Ԛ£30 for it. Bargain

The only difference between the Manuals and Autos is the outlets for the Auto Trans cooling, which can just be blocked off.

[Cloggy Saint]

Just checked it over, it's definitely a hole in the rad' . So now the choice is do i spend 100 quid on a new one or 16 quid on a tube of araldite?!

[Borderbmw]

Id personally buy the new rad funds allowing mate,but thats me!

[A1BMW325iSport]

i have an air con rad from manual 325i,
in good condition.

Matt

[Cloggy Saint]

Are you offering it or just teasing me?!

[A1BMW325iSport]

offering mate, i was going to fit air con to my car, but changed my mind as i can`t find all the parts. so the rad is spare if you want it?
i can take some photos if you like.

Matt

[Cloggy Saint]

Cheers mate, pictures would be good. Is it the same as a 2.0 rad?

[A1BMW325iSport]

i`ll take some photos now and you can compare it to yours

[Cloggy Saint]

Nice one, thanks

[A1BMW325iSport]

[Simon]

offering mate, i was going to fit air con to my car, but changed my mind as i can`t find all the parts. so the rad is spare if you want it?
i can take some photos if you like.

Matt

Don't suppose you got a compressor?!

Probably the part your missing!

[Cloggy Saint]

Ok, i'll have a look at mine tomorrow and compare. I'll get back to you then. Thanks again.

[A1BMW325iSport]

Simon - did have one, but sold it not long back sorry mate

got the fan and condenser

[Simon]

Simon - did have one, but sold it not long back sorry mate

got the fan and condenser

Bugger, please let me know if you ever spot another, my M3 has it all apart from the compressor!

[A1BMW325iSport]

shame what about getting one from germany or usa?

[A1BMW325iSport]

Simon -

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... 7977779353

[Simon]

Simon -

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... 7977779353

Thanks for that mate, reckon it's safe to bid though..no feedback? And what's with the germans payment methods..they never take paypal!

[A1BMW325iSport]

wire transfer via bank, or euros via international recorded post, thats what i normally use if paypal not accepted.

no feedback sadly but looks a though you may get it cheap which is less worry

Matt