Need a 2nd opinion

Jarhed1964 · 03-02-2018, 12:08 PM

Need a 2nd look to verify what I'm seeing. Just need your opinion. Want to make sure I'm not about to blow more money throwing parts around.

This radiator was allegedly replaced in March 2016, according to Carfax. Cant find a sticker to figure out what brand it is. Called the shop that did it in VA and they don't remember, but claim that they always use Genuine BMW.

The 1st picture shows the hose that I replaced a little over a week ago after having my coolant leak diagnosed at a local indy. Lower drivers side.

Obviously it is still leaking, as you can see in the picture, but it appears to be coming from the side of the radiator on the vanes ABOVE the hose.

2nd picture shows the passenger side, same wetness along the side. The green circle shows where I wiped off dried coolant.

3rd picture shows about halfway up the radiator on the drivers side.

This is the old style radiator with four ports. The new radiators were redesigned to delete the oil cooler-radiator-water pump connection. If needed, will replace with

Nissens: 17117585036
Rein or OE: 11537609944

Jarhed1964 · 03-02-2018, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by esevx5

I basically had the same issue

Had to replace it. I used Nissens. Have a look at my previous post

Yeah, I'm a Nissens fan too. Had only one issue with the Nissens in both of my E39's.

yco · 03-04-2018, 03:10 AM

yeah its obvious..

RichardR0404 · 03-04-2018, 04:41 AM

You are lucky. My aux oil cooler is leaking ( the one behind driver side small grill, under fog light)

Jarhed1964 · 03-08-2018, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RichardR0404

You are lucky. My aux oil cooler is leaking ( the one behind driver side small grill, under fog light)

Ouch

Jarhed1964 · 03-08-2018, 09:41 AM

Replaced the Radiator, new seals for the hoses (provided by Nissens with the radiator), all three pulleys (deflector pulley and two tensioner pulleys), and both belts.

The Lisle tool I paid $22 for won't work on my crank pulley or AC pulley for the small belt. They have bigger "lips" and the tool won't fit over the edge. I used flat head screw drivers and profanity.

See the pic of the POS "CSF" radiator that I suspected the previous owner had put on there (probably without his/her knowledge). This same shop in Chantilly VA also had cheap oil and a Carquest oil filter in there.

03-02-2018, 12:08 PM	#1
Jarhed1964 Enlisted Member 21 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW X5 XDrive30 Sport Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Need a 2nd opinion Need a 2nd look to verify what I'm seeing. Just need your opinion. Want to make sure I'm not about to blow more money throwing parts around. This radiator was allegedly replaced in March 2016, according to Carfax. Cant find a sticker to figure out what brand it is. Called the shop that did it in VA and they don't remember, but claim that they always use Genuine BMW. The 1st picture shows the hose that I replaced a little over a week ago after having my coolant leak diagnosed at a local indy. Lower drivers side. Obviously it is still leaking, as you can see in the picture, but it appears to be coming from the side of the radiator on the vanes ABOVE the hose. 2nd picture shows the passenger side, same wetness along the side. The green circle shows where I wiped off dried coolant. 3rd picture shows about halfway up the radiator on the drivers side. This is the old style radiator with four ports. The new radiators were redesigned to delete the oil cooler-radiator-water pump connection. If needed, will replace with Nissens: 17117585036 Rein or OE: 11537609944 Attached Images
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yco i'm just saying 5725 Rep 2,634 Posts Drives: E71 X6M '10 (sold) Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Istanbul & Kyiv iTrader: (0)	yeah its obvious..
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RichardR0404 Private First Class 31 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X5 35D Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	You are lucky. My aux oil cooler is leaking ( the one behind driver side small grill, under fog light)
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Jarhed1964 Enlisted Member 21 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW X5 XDrive30 Sport Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Replaced the Radiator, new seals for the hoses (provided by Nissens with the radiator), all three pulleys (deflector pulley and two tensioner pulleys), and both belts. The Lisle tool I paid $22 for won't work on my crank pulley or AC pulley for the small belt. They have bigger "lips" and the tool won't fit over the edge. I used flat head screw drivers and profanity. See the pic of the POS "CSF" radiator that I suspected the previous owner had put on there (probably without his/her knowledge). This same shop in Chantilly VA also had cheap oil and a Carquest oil filter in there. Attached Images
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