4.4 radiator leak question?

[mjgrifall]

I noticed a small leak that seems to be at the junction where the plastic radiator side attaches to the core on the driver side. Would it be harmful to try a some alumaseal or barsleak? Or should I just plan on a new radiator?

thanks!

[rares]

Originally Posted by mjgrifall

I noticed a small leak that seems to be at the junction where the plastic radiator side attaches to the core on the driver side. Would it be harmful to try a some alumaseal or barsleak? Or should I just plan on a new radiator?

thanks!

I had the same problem ,was leaking a lot and I went to autozone and I got same antileak stuff and ...problem solved ....so before replacing radiator try auto zone ,,,,,nothing to lose .Worked for me

[GmX5]

If its leaking from where you can see, it's very possible that it is leaking from where you can't see. I had the same problem on my '01 4.4 (leaking just the way yours is) and put in a new radiator. A radiator leak to me screams "buy a new radiator ". Thats just my $.02.

before replacing radiator try auto zone ,,,,,nothing to lose .

Not a bad idea, I must add.

[mjgrifall]

Alright, I'll give the antileak stuff a shot and just keep a really good eye on it.
I was just unsure if the antileak stuff could possibly clog something besides the leak in the system causing more problems.

thanks guys

[supersteve]

Originally Posted by GmX5

If its leaking from where you can see, it's very possible that it is leaking from where you can't see. I had the same problem on my '01 4.4 (leaking just the way yours is) and put in a new radiator. A radiator leak to me screams "buy a new radiator ". Thats just my $.02.

before replacing radiator try auto zone ,,,,,nothing to lose .

Not a bad idea, I must add.

+1 on the new radiator.

The bars leak crap is just that. Crap!!! It is a band aid for your radiator that may just ruin your water pump. Choice is yours. When my 01 4.4 started leaking I replaced the radiator because I plan on keeping it. If I was trading it in I may have bars leaked it.

[jst2878]

get a new radiator before you mess things up

[X5girl]

New radiator without question. The temporary repair fluids are just that...temporary and will sludge-up the cooling system. Emergency use only.

X5Girl, xxx

[mjgrifall]

Thaks for the replys. Has anyone had any experience with these $150 radiators on ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-X...spagenameZWDVW

or should I stick with OEM

[GmX5]

Originally Posted by mjgrifall

Thaks for the replys. Has anyone had any experience with these $150 radiators on ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-X...spagenameZWDVW

or should I stick with OEM

That ebay add looks sketchy to me . It's most likely a "Nissens" radiator from Japan. Bottom line--nissens is crap and you'll need a new radiator sooner than you had planned. Stick with OEM which is made by "Behr", I believe. If you are replacing it yourself I would buy it online instead of the dealer to save some money.
This would also be a good time to change the water pump, thermostat, upper and lower radiator hoses, and drive belts while you are at it.

[mjgrifall]

Originally Posted by GmX5

That ebay add looks sketchy to me . It's most likely a "Nissens" radiator from Japan. Bottom line--nissens is crap and you'll need a new radiator sooner than you had planned. Stick with OEM which is made by "Behr", I believe. If you are replacing it yourself I would buy it online instead of the dealer to save some money.
This would also be a good time to change the water pump, thermostat, upper and lower radiator hoses, and drive belts while you are at it.

Thanks