Re: Radiators
Roger S said:
There is a gent over on the 2002faq board who makes aluminum radiators. I believe his name is Curt Ingraham. I will look it up. If any of the other 02 guys on the board know his contact info or can verify, please chime in. His radiators look clean and he has been doing it for a while. I am considering two one from him as well. If you want to look at the other site it is 2002faq.com.
I have one of Curt's radiators to put in my maroon coupe this spring.
Contact Curt for more information:
Curt Ingraham
Silicon Garage
6400 Shelterwood Drive
Oakland, CA 94611
510 507-2002
He has a very good reputation with the 2002 crowd.
I'm not impressed by the aluminum & plastic radiators in modern BMWs. From the E36s on, they are considered regular replacement items, with a lifespan of only about 5 years. Worst case (and not unusual) the plastic hose nipples break off causing a sudden dumping of all your coolant, which if not recognized immediately, can result in serious engine damage. My brother wound up with a cracked head when this happened to him.
This sort of thing doesn't happen with the all metal radiators E9s have.