'05 Radiator Replacement?

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Jul 19, 2007 | 08:43 AM

mbovino

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'05 Radiator Replacement?

I am considering buying a used '05 with around 10,000 miles. The car looks in great shape but in checking the service/warranty history I learned that the radiator was replaced at 1700 miles. Is radiator failure a common problem with the C6? I know that is is with my BMW 7 series (plastic side tanks). Thanks

Jul 19, 2007 | 09:16 AM

ufso

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They might have damaged the radiator frame which protrudes below and in front of the bottom 3 piece plastic valance. This might have necessitated a new radiator?

Jul 19, 2007 | 09:18 AM

not08crmanymore

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never heard of this outside of an accident,but anything is possible.I didn't know the radiator goes lower than the air dam??

That can't be good!

Jul 19, 2007 | 09:22 AM

Lee6

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never heard of this being a problem.....

Jul 19, 2007 | 09:32 AM

ufso

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Yes, those 2 curved black metal brackets under the front end is the radiator frame.

Jul 19, 2007 | 09:36 AM

MNVette

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There is no inherent problem with the radiator - sounds like the previous owner ran up onto a curb or something and damaged the radiator, thereby causing the replacement. The radiator really does sit that low. Shouldn't really be an issue. I assume that there is no other real "damage" to the car? It wasn't in a head-on collision or something? If not, then it should be fine.