OK thank you. The rad which was ordered using our reg plate doesn't have the cooler on it, hence the confusion. We have now ordered a new rad with the cooler so its a like for like replacement.

Hi - I own a P38 which is 17 years old - 2.5l v6 (bmw engine) manual gearbox. I've owned the car for over 5 years. The radiator needs replacing, but for unknown reasons, the current radiator has the integrated oil sump which we have since found out is normally found on the v8 petrol auto...