Classic radiator advice please?
13 November 2004, 11:09 AM
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Classic radiator advice please?
Hi all, just a few questions...
Are all classic shape turbo (UK & WRX) radiators the same?
Can it be replaced without having to remove the front bumper and grille?
Does it make better sense to buy a brand new one?!
Anyone know of a good radiator supplier pref. in the North West, otherwise via mail order?
Any advice much appreciated
Cheers,
Mike
(98 UK Turbo)
Are all classic shape turbo (UK & WRX) radiators the same?
Can it be replaced without having to remove the front bumper and grille?
Does it make better sense to buy a brand new one?!
Anyone know of a good radiator supplier pref. in the North West, otherwise via mail order?
Any advice much appreciated
Cheers,
Mike
(98 UK Turbo)
13 November 2004, 11:34 AM
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from 93-00 the radiators are the same, best to get a new one as its not the core that is the problem, most of the time its the end tanks.
no need to take the bumper off, removing the rad is an easy job.
you shouldn't be paying any more than £175 for a new one.
no need to take the bumper off, removing the rad is an easy job.
you shouldn't be paying any more than £175 for a new one.
13 November 2004, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jonny gav
from 93-00 the radiators are the same, best to get a new one as its not the core that is the problem, most of the time its the end tanks.
no need to take the bumper off, removing the rad is an easy job.
you shouldn't be paying any more than £175 for a new one.
no need to take the bumper off, removing the rad is an easy job.
you shouldn't be paying any more than £175 for a new one.
I took it to a garage to get a pressure test - the guy showed me a pinhole sized leak in the plastic side.
Waiting for a quote off him on monday for a new rad, so far Grade A have quoted £176.25...
onder2: Try Subaru main dealer, they had classic turbo rads on special not long back, I paid £125 inc vat.
16 November 2004, 06:34 PM
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Cheers guys but I've got a new one from Grade A. £188 delivered.
Just about to go and fit it in the rain.... :/
I decided to go one step further and get a full set of Samco hoses (coolant & boost) from Woodford Garage too!
Can't really afford it, but **** it, its christmas!
Just about to go and fit it in the rain.... :/
I decided to go one step further and get a full set of Samco hoses (coolant & boost) from Woodford Garage too!
Can't really afford it, but **** it, its christmas!
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