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cowznofsky - 10 Jul 2009 15:31 GMT

I have a 1995 525i that I am struggling to keep viable. There are
cracks in the radiator where the lines from the transmission come in,
so I'm looking for an oiling cooling kit.

But I'm googling and can't find one for my car.

Ever heard of one? Is there an alternative?

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JB - 10 Jul 2009 15:44 GMT

>I have a 1995 525i that I am struggling to keep viable. There are
> cracks in the radiator where the lines from the transmission come in,
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> Ever heard of one? Is there an alternative?

On my 1999 E36 323i with the ZF 5-speed box, the trans fluid cooler is a
completely separate unit, mounted to the front of the rad itself. You could
use one of those I suppose, if the water section of the rad is still ok.

JB

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Scott Dorsey - 10 Jul 2009 21:14 GMT

>I have a 1995 525i that I am struggling to keep viable. There are
>cracks in the radiator where the lines from the transmission come in,
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>
>Ever heard of one? Is there an alternative?

I'm not sure what you're looking for here.... the transmission cooler is
part of the radiator... they both get changed as a single unit.
--scott

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cowznofsky - 10 Jul 2009 22:31 GMT

> In article <aba0b404-2c8f-49a5-9ae4-67484a407...@z34g2000vbl.googlegroups.com>,
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> "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

Yes, my problem is that I need a new radiator plus the lines to the
transmission. But the car is not in good condition and not worth a
big investment (that would be more than $500 I would guess), and I was
looking to do it on the cheap, by bypassing the radiator and
installing a separate cooler.

After my original post I realized I would not find a kit for this car,
for the reason you mentioned. I saw generic oil cooling kits in an
auto parts store, But I might have a hard time fitting one of these
in, as I think it would go in front of the radiator.

By the way, what *is* in front of the radiator?

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Scott Dorsey - 11 Jul 2009 02:56 GMT

>Yes, my problem is that I need a new radiator plus the lines to the
>transmission. But the car is not in good condition and not worth a
>big investment (that would be more than $500 I would guess), and I was
>looking to do it on the cheap, by bypassing the radiator and
>installing a separate cooler.

If the transmission cooler is in bad shape, the rest of the radiator
is too. Replace the whole thing before something else cracks.

If you have to find a junkyard radiator, do that rather than trying to
cobble up something else.

>After my original post I realized I would not find a kit for this car,
>for the reason you mentioned. I saw generic oil cooling kits in an
>auto parts store, But I might have a hard time fitting one of these
>in, as I think it would go in front of the radiator.

This doesn't seem like a very good idea.
--scott

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Bob Smitter - 11 Jul 2009 14:47 GMT

>I have a 1995 525i that I am struggling to keep viable. There are
> cracks in the radiator where the lines from the transmission come in,
> so I'm looking for an oiling cooling kit.

If you can google and search the internet, you can find a new radiator
for about $125 US. It may be a Chinese made one, but it will be new
and prevent future problems.

FWIW, I have recently seen even name brand (Behr) products with
a "Made in China" label on them.

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cowznofsky - 12 Jul 2009 00:22 GMT

> >I have a 1995 525i that I am struggling to keep viable. There are
> > cracks in the radiator where the lines from the transmission come in,
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> FWIW, I have recently seen even name brand (Behr) products with
> a "Made in China" label on them.

Thanks. That sounds like the best approach. I'm having a hard time
finding the lines to the transmission though.

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Bob Smitter - 12 Jul 2009 01:42 GMT

>Thanks. That sounds like the best approach. I'm having a hard time
>finding the lines to the transmission though.

Inlet - 17 22 1 728 763 www.pelicanparts.com $65.50
Outlet - 17 22 1 728 764 same source and cost

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Scott Dorsey - 13 Jul 2009 01:12 GMT

>>Thanks. That sounds like the best approach. I'm having a hard time
>>finding the lines to the transmission though.
>
>Inlet - 17 22 1 728 763 www.pelicanparts.com $65.50
>Outlet - 17 22 1 728 764 same source and cost

IF you are really hard up for money, you can CAREFULLY remove the fittings
on both ends of each hose (and that means using the correct wrench which
might be a flare nut wrench actually, and which IS NOT vice-grips), and
taking the things down to a heavy equipment shop that specializes in
hydraulics. They can reuse the existing fittings and crimp new hose onto
them (replacing the crimp part of course). This MAY be cheaper than OEM
replacements depending on your local economy and how nice they are feeling
that day.
--scott

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cowznofsky - 13 Jul 2009 14:16 GMT

> >>Thanks. That sounds like the best approach. I'm having a hard time
> >>finding the lines to the transmission though.
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> "C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

Thanks. Sounds good. The transmission has 220k on it, and I'm just
gambling I can get another year out of it.

I do see a cooler here
http://data.bmrparts.com/bmwparts/36_6857246656279U.html

but haven't called yet to see if this it's appropriate.

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