Radiator change - E90

[Aaron_BMW]

Just realised there is a leak in my radiator,
Changed the top radiator hose and radiator as a safety measure as I always travel long distance.

the pic above is a radiator sleeve

the pic above is the top radiator hose

As you can see in the pics, there are brown dried up coolent which is no easy to notice. This shows that there is a small crack in the radiator, the only way is to replace it.

It's recommanded to change the radiator with the top radiator hose as a preventive measure just incase the hose burst under heat and pressure.

 

[canuck78]

Re: Radiator change - E90

hi bro Aaron_BMW,

Another common e90 problem. After oil, then comes water problems.

Where did you get this changed?

I got mine done at BVO after CNY earlier this year, while i was nearby at Sin Ming as i had some steam coming up from my engine hood whilst stopping at a stop light. Detect a minuscule leak at bottom of radiator fin so change this part and also the heater part.

 

[Aaron_BMW]

Re: Radiator change - E90

hi bro Aaron_BMW,

Another common e90 problem. After oil, then comes water problems.

Where did you get this changed?

I got mine done at BVO after CNY earlier this year, while i was nearby at Sin Ming as i had some steam coming up from my engine hood whilst stopping at a stop light. Detect a minuscule leak at bottom of radiator fin so change this part and also the heater part.

may i know what is the heater part u are talking about?
i bought my parts from stockies in kaki bukit went JB to change it,
2 hours job

 

[canuck78]

Re: Radiator change - E90

Ok it says on the invoice "aircon heater valve", it's a round silver cylinder thing that sits beside the engine block.

This unit provides heat to the aircon if you set the temp high and another common item that will spring a water leak sooner or later.

My radiator part cost alone was S$390, how much did you get from the stockist at Kaki Bukit?

 

[Aaron_BMW]

Re: Radiator change - E90

Ok it says on the invoice "aircon heater valve", it's a round silver cylinder thing that sits beside the engine block.

This unit provides heat to the aircon if you set the temp high and another common item that will spring a water leak sooner or later.

My radiator part cost alone was S$390, how much did you get from the stockist at Kaki Bukit?

Thanks for sharing.
I bought mine for $280 only

 

[canuck78]

Re: Radiator change - E90

Yeah, I guess as much.

The difference of $110 is the local (built-in) labour charge.

Parts for the E90 actually not too bad, it's the local labour charge that drives some of us north.

Thanks for sharing.
I bought mine for $280 only

 

[pohls]

Re: Radiator change - E90

Hi bros, how much should changing the radiator and relevant hoses cost? PML quoted me $2,900. I've no idea if this is reasonable or exorbitant.

 

[kenntona]

Re: Radiator change - E90

Hi bros, how much should changing the radiator and relevant hoses cost? PML quoted me $2,900. I've no idea if this is reasonable or exorbitant.

Read the thread again and it should confirm your feel on the $2,900 price tag.

 

[Aaron_BMW]

Re: Radiator change - E90

Hi bros, how much should changing the radiator and relevant hoses cost? PML quoted me $2,900. I've no idea if this is reasonable or exorbitant.

Mine cost $280, brand new

 

[pohls]

Re: Radiator change - E90

So I look like a radish. Going to collect car later. Preparing to have a tough talk...

 

[TohTo]

Re: Radiator change - E90

So I look like a radish. Going to collect car later. Preparing to have a tough talk...

You just call up BVO or R2D for a quote?

 

[Aaron_BMW]

Re: Radiator change - E90

So I look like a radish. Going to collect car later. Preparing to have a tough talk...

it's not fair for me to judge ur workshop.
please list the items and labour cost so we all can compare

 

[pohls]

Re: Radiator change - E90

collected car and big bill from PML yesterday. Sucked thumb. See attached for the breakdown.View attachment 52392

 

[Aaron_BMW]

Re: Radiator change - E90

collected car and big bill from PML yesterday. Sucked thumb. See attached for the breakdown.View attachment 52392

No wonder $2426..
U changed so many items !!!!!
And usually PML parts are higher in cost

 

[TohTo]

Re: Radiator change - E90

How old is your ride? If out of warranty already why don't you go outside WS?

 

[pohls]

Re: Radiator change - E90

How much would a reputable BMW specialist workshop (say the site sponsors) charge for the same? 10%, 20% or 50% lower?

 

[kenntona]

Re: Radiator change - E90

How much would a reputable BMW specialist workshop (say the site sponsors) charge for the same? 10%, 20% or 50% lower?

Let's just say everything adds up. Some changes are not even necessarily. No one will know, since no workshop has quoted you. But yes, not sure about you, I am pretty sure you paid the MAX.

 

[MW]

Re: Radiator change - E90

... I am pretty sure you paid the MAX.

That pretty sums it all up

 

[pohls]

Re: Radiator change - E90

I know I've certainly paid the max. But given apple-to-apple comparison, from your experiences, how much (%) is the difference for parts and for labour?

 

[kenntona]

Re: Radiator change - E90

I know I've certainly paid the max. But given apple-to-apple comparison, from your experiences, how much (%) is the difference for parts and for labour?

If you are looking for numbers, I wouldn't have it, since your ride was not even diagnosed at any workshop.

Absolute difference would have been at least a few hundreds.

Point is - lesson learnt, move on. Check around first before heading to Mount Carrot.