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Originally Posted by Carth
I'm going to presume that, unlike a Ford Focus, Kia Sportage, or Nissan Primera, the parts required for your beemer won't be widely available at a scrapyard to fit yourself?
Always assuming that there is no need to rip the whole front of the car off just for access to remove and replace the parts . . bloody modern cars  |
I found this out when I wanted to replace my oil cap - there are no car breakers with BMW parts near me for at least 40 miles. The closest is in Forest of Dean.
Either way though, with something like a radiator and coolant tank I wouldn’t want to take chances. Knowing my luck any that I fit will come complete with a hairline fracture and would lead to a head gasket failure.
In fairness it’s the most it’s ever cost me. It’s flown through 2 MOTs and never needed anything other than a service plus a 6 monthly oil and filter change.