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Engine radiator VALEO or OEM BMW
The only ones that seem to be made better are the Valeo's, there's a reason they cost more. I looked at mine, it has (relatively large) tubes inside not stamped channels.
Pros: made better, large tubes
Cons: cost more
I bought the Valeo rad for my 03 GTi from Rockauto for $89. It appears to be exactly the same as stock.
Pros: same as stock
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I had an older BMW myself (E36) and if you want reliability you'll need aftermarket (improved) radiator, radiator hoses and water pump.
Pros: improved reliability
Cons: requires aftermarket parts
Vehicle:
BMW
Valeo 3 row radiator is what i use and it works great
Pros: works great
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta IV
I'd buy a Valeo, but Valeo doesn't have a part number for the later Cabriolets and their catalog lists incorrect sizes. I bought my radiator locally, but I needed it ASAP and they happened to have a Valeo in stock
Pros: Valeo in stock
Cons: incorrect sizes
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Part number: 883727
plastic radiator ends tend to crack and leak on the 4.4's. make sure you get an aluminum upgrade.
Pros: aluminum upgrade
Cons: crack and leak
Vehicle:
BMW
BMW N51 engine, SULEV radiator, these cars came with a sensor that sticks to the side of the radiator for emissions compliance. Can't even get it aftermarket anymore (last time I checked) new radiator without the sensor is like $150, with the sensor is close to $800, and no you cannot use the old sensor, if you try sticking the old sensor to a new radiator it won't recognize it and it will trigger the check engine light.
Pros: new radiator available
Cons: expensive radiator with sensor
Vehicle:
BMW
The white tank has never been the issue for me, leaks are always in the radiator frame surrounding that tank. Somewhere at the bottom, probably where the lower hose goes. The plastic is brittle crap and it develops micro-fractures that become cracks over time.
Cons: brittle plastic, develops cracks
Vehicle:
BMW
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