Radiator repair

[John Larson]

On 2/15/2014 8:28 PM, Radek wrote:
> Thanks guys.  I'm going to pour some stop-leak into it and put a strap 
> around, hoping it holds until spring.  Then, I'm going to buy a new 
> one.  I understand the consensus is that the OEM is best, despite the 
> plastic/aluminum combo???
> Radek
>
Most stop leak products are DEATH to the cooling systems in German 
cars!  If you're gonna use it, plan for a heater core when you do the 
radiator.  That's two hundred bucks+ (dealer price, theirs are the only 
ones that fit right) and 10-11 hours labor.  Feel lucky? BTW, an all 
metal radiator won't cool quite as well, but it'll work fine.

John