# Cursed1996 BMW 328IC E36 radiator upper hose outlet break-off

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/cursed1996-bmw-328ic-e36-radiator-upper-hose-outlet-break-off/45719>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** bmw, radiators, 328\
**Created:** [March 7, 2010, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cursed1996-bmw-328ic-e36-radiator-upper-hose-outlet-break-off/45719 "2010-03-07T21:12:23Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
**Page:** 1

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**Author:** ![Tekton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e8c25b/32.png) [@Tekton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tekton)\
**Post date:** [March 7, 2010, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cursed1996-bmw-328ic-e36-radiator-upper-hose-outlet-break-off/45719/1 "2010-03-07T21:12:23Z")

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Can this be repaired with JB-Weld and a tubuler insert to bridge the outlet and the 3/8 inch that broke off under the clamp in the hose?

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**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Post date:** [March 7, 2010, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cursed1996-bmw-328ic-e36-radiator-upper-hose-outlet-break-off/45719/2 "2010-03-07T22:38:48Z")

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How old is the radiator? Replacement is a common need for older BMWs. I doubt repair is possible. Also, make sure your motor mounts are good, that the engine isn’t rocking back and forth.

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**Author:** ![MG-McAnick](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mg-mcanick/32/188_2.png) [@MG-McAnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MG-McAnick)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2010, 2:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cursed1996-bmw-328ic-e36-radiator-upper-hose-outlet-break-off/45719/3 "2010-03-08T02:31:08Z")

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[www.radiators.com](http://www.radiators.com) or 1-800-RADIATOr

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**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\
**Post date:** [March 8, 2010, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cursed1996-bmw-328ic-e36-radiator-upper-hose-outlet-break-off/45719/4 "2010-03-08T03:02:13Z")

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Replace the radiator. A repair is not feasible or cost effective.