welp the dealer just informed me that my radiator is leaking and needs to be replaced. of course i declined to have them do it and so i need a DIY (or applicable instructions) to see if i am willing to tackle it or not. thanks in advance.

 

@donpb, here you go...

http://tis.spaghetticoder.org/s/view.pl?1/09/04/14

haha.

 

not hard just start unbolting and un clipping things until it is out. Or if you are near tustin I can do it for a fee if you supply the parts.

 

after reading the instructions, it doesn't seem too difficult.

i am pricing radiators right now. most are in the $400 range. ugh.

i thought someone one here said they got one for ~$110.

 

Search the other posts one of the members is selling BEHR factory oem radiators at ~$240 shipped.

Save yourself the headache, Get the factory style radiator.

 

https://5series.net/forums/topic/114735-545i-radiator/

 

ok how's this one look? they told me (via chat) it is an exact fitment.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...gs+Best+Seller

 

I think Behr makes most of the radiators for the 5series so i would say yes.

 

well then what about this one?

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...gs+Best+Seller

i don't really see an obvious difference between that one and the previous one I posted besides the price. did i miss something?

 

can someone please tell me what's the difference between these two radiators? both fit my car.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...gs+Best+Seller

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...gs+Best+Seller

i contacted autopartswarehouse and they directed me to the second one but the first one (i found) is much cheaper though.