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rms_sandiego's post in Radiator swap question was marked as the answer
Wolloth: Stock shape and hose outlet configuration; uprated core; looks stock; direct bolt in. Middle of price range (they also sell a less expensive stock radiator)
IE: Aluminum radiator (looks different), slightly thicker than stock but with stock shape and hose configuration, direct bolt in. Most expensive.
Spectra: 320i radiator; different bottom hose outlet which will require 320i bottom hose or modification of alternate hose (use search); mounting tabs are different requiring some effort (spacers or bracket) and the radiator is wider so new mounting holes are required on the drivers side. Most effort to install/modify things to work, but good radiator when you get done. Cheapest not counting what you spend on time/effort on the installation.
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rms_sandiego's post in Steering Box Oil Seal Removal Help Needed was marked as the answer
Even cutting away the rubber part of the seal away so I could get the jaws of the slide hammer under the metal rim didn't do it...
I went ahead and heated up the box carefully around the seal housing and with that I was able to get it out (hooray!!!). I am not sure of it was just sad to leave after 45 years there or if there was some kind of glue/sealant that had been used originally.
The box had gotten pretty crunchy when turning off center. When I disassembled it the worm gear had some serious pits/missing chunks. I've got a replacement on order and with new seals, and careful shimming it should be (I hope) as good as new.