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Choosing a Replacement Radiator
I'm trying to select a replacement radiator for the leaking one on my 2001 X5, 4.4i. I see choices between units with, "3-row heavy duty core, brazed aluminum core, manufactured under the ISO9001 Certified Process", and units with "single-row" and which don't say anything about a brazed core or certified process, and even some that don't say anything about the core at all.
Anyone have any idea what I really need to replace with the same quality I had? I know I don't want to pay the price of the OE brand, especially since they don't seem to be that great, anyway. The unit I am leaning toward has the 3-row brazed core and comes with 1-year warranty, for about $146. It says it fits my X5, but it lists OE part #17101439101, 17117544668 or 17101439103. My old part # is 17101439096-10. Do I need a 3-row? Another unit doesn't say 3-row brazed, but it claims "premium quality, high efficiency" and comes with a lifetime warranty, and it's only $94. What to do?
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2009 X5 3.0
2001 X5 4.4 - Sold
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10-07-2013, 02:39 AM
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