Pre facelift radiator mounting

Post Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:44 am

Hi, I am doing a M52B28 conversion on my 86 325i chromie. I have the non-aircon e36 rad that came with the engine, which I was planning on using. The existing bottom mounts on the e30 seem useless as they are far too low. Are there any other mounts I can use or will I need to make my own?

Post Mon Jun 24, 2013 5:08 pm

it should sit straight on the mounts ? and i think you meed to use x2 drivers side mounts for the rad to sit on ,i had to but mines a 318is.

Post Tue Jun 25, 2013 4:04 pm

Thanks. As I understand, on pre facelift cars the radiator mounts are different. Anyone used the later style mounts on the pre facelift shell?

Post Tue Jun 25, 2013 4:33 pm

Pre facelift cars are 100% different, DanThe and Kedge have both ran threads on this issue I'm sure. However, I think Dan runs an S50 rad? and Kedge... Can't remember what he did but he is 100% running E36. Have a read through his thread:

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=137707

If not, drop him a PM he will tell you.

Cheers