Radiator Help Please

[Guest Anonymous]

I've just reinstalled my radiator with all new hoses. I took out the radiator, examined it and did not find any cracks and did not perceive any weak spots and yet the damn thing is still leaking coolant. Any ideas as to where the leak is coming from? I'm at my wit's end. The hoses are all good and not the source of the leak. Each connection point is securely fixed into place. I just don't know.

The leak isn't huge either. It's a dripping, slow and steady, a chinese water torture drip.

The weather's beautiful and all i want to do is drive.

[Guest Anonymous]

Any good sources for an upgrade? What other BMW radiators fit? thanks again everyone

[Guest Anonymous]

Even if you feel hoses are good, if they are more than 10 years old...replace them. Also, check your water pump...If you replaced radiator, $40 for water pump and $30 for hoses is an inexpensive insurance policy

[Guest Anonymous]

that runs next to the radiator cap? maybe you added a bit too much coolant and it's coming from the overflow tube (?)..double check the clamps and make sure they are positioned evenly and tightened well and then check closely for leaking coolant. The most popular radiator for a 2002 other than a nice recored original one is the 320i radiator.

Tim

'69 2000

[Guest Anonymous]

Look for coolant stains on the underside of the waterpump.