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Old 09 December 2005, 11:47 AM
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Car let me down yesterday for the first time in Six Years, Split end, on side of radiator, never seen so much steam, does anyone know how much, or the best place to get one from, before i phone the dealer.

It's a MY UK99 Classic
Old 09 December 2005, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Eprom
Car let me down yesterday for the first time in Six Years, Split end, on side of radiator, never seen so much steam, does anyone know how much, or the best place to get one from, before i phone the dealer.

It's a MY UK99 Classic
Was it the plastic bit on the side of the rad?
If so mine has just done exactly the same thing. I have bought a second had radiator for £30.
A guy i work with had the same on his old Type R, so presume it is a common problem.
Speak to Jason on 01709 555155 (scoobybits), he has some new ones in stock and can get them delivered.
Old 09 December 2005, 12:03 PM
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Yes same place, looked like i was using a smoke screen, antifreeze all over the exhaust system.

I will give Jason a ring to find out how much.

Thanks for the advice Moley.
Old 09 December 2005, 12:19 PM
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i have to do mine too..... Don't buy a second hand one... not worth it.. they are cheap enough to buy a new one.

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Old 09 December 2005, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by GrahamG
i have to do mine too..... Don't buy a second hand one... not worth it.. they are cheap enough to buy a new one.

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Had to get a second hand one as have just bought some 4 pots and lots of x-mas presents this month!!!!!

Can get em fitted free anyway, so as long as it does me till new year i don't mind too much
Old 09 December 2005, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by GrahamG
i have to do mine too..... Don't buy a second hand one... not worth it.. they are cheap enough to buy a new one.

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What do we call cheap? Just been quoted £145 plus vat, plus delivery, that works out at about £180.00, and thats not from a dealer, might phone the dealer for a laugh.
Old 10 December 2005, 02:13 PM
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I got a second hand one for 60, on my previous 98 turbo. Piece of cake to change too. The tank down the side cracked after a bit of a high speed motorway run

The 2nd hand one done me good from then on
Old 10 December 2005, 03:46 PM
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The one on my car came with a lifetime warranty, but it was there when i bought the car from its previous owner, im afraid i dont know the make of it but u should look into it as it may save u money in the long run mate.
Old 10 December 2005, 04:34 PM
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i have just bought a new one this morning, £163 incl vat.
Old 10 December 2005, 07:22 PM
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it went on mine the same

done a search on google and found a place in nottingham that just does rads
and it was £117 delivered brand new, and fitted it myself piece of cake.....
Old 11 December 2005, 11:30 AM
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yep just got one off ebay £110 to my door
Old 11 December 2005, 04:51 PM
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Got mine from ebay £120 brand new to my door and fittings a doddle.

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Old 11 December 2005, 05:00 PM
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I bought a brand new for mine £124 inclusive of vat, thats from where I live " Leicester Radiators"..
Old 11 December 2005, 05:32 PM
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it seems to me like ive been had! oh well, its right now!! hope you get it sorted mate! if you change it yourself watch the fan cowling! they were razor sharp on mine!!!
Old 11 December 2005, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by birtywrx
it seems to me like ive been had! oh well, its right now!! hope you get it sorted mate! if you change it yourself watch the fan cowling! they were razor sharp on mine!!!
Good point mate, Mine was too, Very healthy on the knuckles, especially in this weather
Old 11 December 2005, 06:12 PM
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best bet is to remove the radiator complete with the cowling. Jsut remember to disconnect the fan/s first. Remove the cowling when the radiator is out of the car, much easier and saves on the knuckle flesh!
Old 11 December 2005, 07:20 PM
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Mines just gone to been qouted 130quid from a local dealer and as everyone has said its a piece of cake to change ill change it Friday on my much needed day off
Old 11 December 2005, 08:43 PM
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i got one last tuesday £101 inc vat and fitted from xtremescoobys (boreham in essex)
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Thanks for all the advice, one on it's way from ebay.
Old 12 December 2005, 07:40 AM
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i dit take mine out complete jay, cut myself disconnecting the fan! nearly slit my wrist! noooooooooo!
Old 12 December 2005, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by birtywrx
i dit take mine out complete jay, cut myself disconnecting the fan! nearly slit my wrist! noooooooooo!
I just disconnected the one fan connector (didnt realise there were 2 connectors one for each fan) and then just yanked it out. Luckily the other connector didnt get too damaged!!
Old 12 December 2005, 11:25 AM
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mine went on my 02WRX got it done under waranty,*phew*
Old 12 December 2005, 11:31 AM
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Got mine for £98 from the local A.R.E

G.
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