TC535i
01-15-2007, 02:35 PM
Noticed a leak from where they crimp the aluminum radiator onto the side plastic resevoir on my 540i... tried re-crimping the radiator, but it didn't stop leaking. When I was trying to look for the leak with the car running, I realized how much my fan was wobbling back and forth... too much play in the pump, so may as well replace that too!
Anything else while I'm doing those jobs? I have a new thermostat and aluminum housing, just went in a month or two ago, so those will stay... getting new upper and lower hoses as well.
Anything else I should be changing out while I have all that stuff out??
BTW... I expected ~$200 for the radiator, but $100 + tax for a water pump (realoem says $136 w/gasket)... ouch.
Anything else while I'm doing those jobs? I have a new thermostat and aluminum housing, just went in a month or two ago, so those will stay... getting new upper and lower hoses as well.
Anything else I should be changing out while I have all that stuff out??
BTW... I expected ~$200 for the radiator, but $100 + tax for a water pump (realoem says $136 w/gasket)... ouch.