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Radiator leak caused by o-ring?

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Old Sep 28, 2015 | 12:14 PM
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Radiator leak caused by o-ring?

Many have complained about leaks in the OE radiator, and some have speculated that the culprit is the o-ring that seals the connection between the upper elbow and the radiator. Has anyone studied this any further? Has anyone found a source for the o-ring? TIA.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2015 | 01:34 PM
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I have no heard of that O ring yet, I was hoping someone would measure it then off the size I can cross ref against other BMW / MINI parts to find it. Also if the seal is ok , most I have seen get hairline crack at the neck connection so they its a replacement of the rad anyway.
 
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