WTB "all aluminium" radiator for E39

[kayzhen911]

Happy Chinese New Year to all the forumers......

Just wondering if an all aluminium radiator is available anywhere in Malaysia.
Since our radiators often needs replacement every 3 years, its definitely better to have an all metal one.
E60 has it but can't be retro-fitted on our E39.
Any views on this topic?
I was suggested to get a Racing Radiator.
Any thoughts?

 

[sewell]

wow, why it has to be replace every 3 years? touch-wood i have used mine the 6th year and is still running good.

 

[kayzhen911]

guess ur the lucky dude.
its to prevent leakage, which may come at a time u least expect.
like stuck at highway?
hehehe...

 

[kayzhen911]

even the expansion tank gotta be replaced 2-3 yrs bro.
preventative maintenance.

 

[sewell]

ya, the expansion tank i replace once. super expensive being charged by the mechanic after i check with spare-parts shop. some more it the famous shop that highly recommended.

 

[moots]

bro,i owned my '97 e39 for 6 years from '09 to '14 and the radiator was replaced by the PO in '07 which totals to 8 years of radiator service and I never had any issue with the radiator nor the expansion tank.but i agree that the quality of some aftermarket radiators,even with branded names,suck!
mine was BEHR with the BMW logo stamped on it.

 

[anakin]

ya, the expansion tank i replace once. super expensive being charged by the mechanic after i check with spare-parts shop. some more it the famous shop that highly recommended.

Typical... :shakehands: