Well the e36 has 61k and needs the rad, water pump and bla bla bla done. I would like to try to tackle this myself but would prefer some assistance.

anyone here seasoned in doing this and willing to give a hand one weekend?

i would like to have this done by the end of this month:help

id love to show up and help..but im not "seasoned" in this.. so i wouldnt mind bein an extra experiencing hand.

id love to show up and help..but im not "seasoned" in this.. so i wouldnt mind bein an extra experiencing hand.


come on down...

i am looking for at least 1 person that has done this a few times to make it go smoother.

I did it on my car, there are a few tricks I could help out with like the fan removal (you definitely should get the fan tool before you start, makes it a cinch). Also, have replacement radiator mounts and clips, since you are going to end up breaking them off.

I did it on my car, there are a few tricks I could help out with like the fan removal (you definitely should get the fan tool before you start, makes it a cinch). Also, have replacement radiator mounts and clips, since you are going to end up breaking them off.

i am ordering the full cooling system replacement "kit"

so i think it comes with mounts.:shifty

i am ordering the full cooling system replacement "kit"

so i think it comes with mounts.:shifty

I got mine from Bill (bimmerclinic) and it did not...I don't think...had to get it remounted at RRT because I couldn't figure it out.

i am ordering the full cooling system replacement "kit"

so i think it comes with mounts.:shifty I think most of those "kits" expect you to reuse the mounts. They are only a couple bucks each.

yea my guy said he can include them

new issues...

do i need hub rings :(
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:mad

good luck with it, my car has 135k and I haven't done it yet. Are you getting a waterpump with the metal impeller? Seems like a lot of german auto companies use plastic as stock.

I believe carbon impellers are the current standard for E36's.

I believe carbon impellers are the current standard for E36's.

composite

You sure you really need someone, it's easy as hell man.

You sure you really need someone, it's easy as hell man.

Its simple but it's a bitch. Took me ~6 hours to do radiator, waterpump, hoses, thermostat. I'd come help but I'm working this weekend, maybe next weekend.

Its simple but it's a bitch. Took me ~6 hours to do radiator, waterpump, hoses, thermostat. I'd come help but I'm working this weekend, maybe next weekend.

next weekend would work for me to. i can supply beer, food, grill and we can do it in my driveway...

If you've got a Behr radiator, make sure it's the right one. They're having some packaging issues and for some reason, they make a radiator that is not interchangeable between manuals and automagics.

If you've got a Behr radiator, make sure it's the right one. They're having some packaging issues and for some reason, they make a radiator that is not interchangeable between manuals and automagics.

i believe in automagic :).....

my buddy has them in stock so i just need to order everything. diffsonline...

i would say the worst part of this is getting the fan off. ended up taking a big ass pipe wrench to the pulley and an adjustable to the nut, then cut a fence post in half to help with more leverage...not my best experience. I wish I would have taken pics of the pulley afterward LOL. Get the fan removal tool!

I managed to get my fan off w/ a long flathead and a wrench. I don't understand why everyone makes such a big deal about it. It was my first time taking it off, and I had no issues. Maybe took me 4mins. I would help you out but my car is down right now and couldn't make the drive out there. unless you wanted to do it here in baltimore.