'92 BMW 525 Station Wagon

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GripGreg
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'92 BMW 525 Station Wagon

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I know, but a tennis friend of mine blew his engine because of either the plastic radiator top inlet/outlet, or, him trying to be too much of a Daddy, and listened to his daughter which isn't bad. So, while topping off the oil she said she was in a hurry, so, he didn't add the last qt. and forgot to get back to it. It over heated & you know how girls are (gotta get off the freeway); I understand, but, you know the rest.
Anyway, does anyone know the website for the car? Maybe someone there will lead me to a decent all metal radiator? I don't know the chassis designation. I'll try BAVAUTO in the meantime. Thanx, Greg
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Re: '92 BMW 525 Station Wagon

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GripGreg wrote:I know, but a tennis friend of mine blew his engine because of either the plastic radiator top inlet/outlet, or, him trying to be too much of a Daddy, and listened to his daughter which isn't bad. So, while topping off the oil she said she was in a hurry, so, he didn't add the last qt. and forgot to get back to it. It over heated & you know how girls are (gotta get off the freeway); I understand, but, you know the rest.
Anyway, does anyone know the website for the car? Maybe someone there will lead me to a decent all metal radiator? I don't know the chassis designation. I'll try BAVAUTO in the meantime. Thanx, Greg
It is an E34.
here is a site like ours for it

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/frame_e34.html

I'd also look in realoem.com for info on it...
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Post by Mike W. »

Metal radiators are longer lasting, but most of the plastic ones aren't very expensive these days and a new one ought to last 80K minimum, or longer than likely ownership.
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bimmerforums seems to have a decent e34 community
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crazyfastman wrote:bimmerforums seems to have a decent e34 community
Yes, some very sharp guys on there.
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Here's a link to the best e34 site I've found.
http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/
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Thank You guys. This is why I luv ya! Your response was very quick!
Group hug for jkchappy, Mike W., crazyfastman & Adam for the back-up!!
And to anyone else who chimes in later; group hug! UUHH! Okay, that's enough. We don't want anyone to get too suspicious! :wink: Greg
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