Water spraying out through the front grill - new rad needed?

[PeteE30Tourer]

The previous issue of my coolant light coming on now and again has been traced this morning to what I assume is a leak in my radiator. I noticed on the drive into work this morning that I'd occasionally see little sprays of water coming from the front of the bonnet. On arrival at work, I saw that the front grill was wet with mucky brown water, so I'm assuming I have a hole in the radiator.

Seems logical therefore to change the rad, unless anyone has any other ideas. Any advice on where to get them, any possible upgrades in the process and how easy to replace will be welcomed.

[PeteE30Tourer]

Just had a look on ECP website - looks like there are two different sizes for non-air-con cars - 329mm high and 439mm high. I believe mine is the larger type, but can anyone confirm this?

[votivequagmire]

I'd certainly look on realoem to see which was fitted at the factory

[Brianmoooore]

Just had a look on ECP website - looks like there are two different sizes for non-air-con cars - 329mm high and 439mm high. I believe mine is the larger type, but can anyone confirm this?

Have a look at the carparts4less.co.uk website if you want to save some money.
Same part, same warehouse, same part number, same packaging as ECP; just cheaper.

[PeteE30Tourer]

You're not wrong Brian - thanks for the top tip! Going to take my old one out tomorrow to see if it can be repaired or whether it's best to replace, in which case I'll go to carparts4less.