Tyson Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I have a Vauxhall Astra Mk3 1.4 8v (tower of power !!) and I am going to get a new radiator for it. It isn't leaking or over heating as I have done 50 miles journeys and sat in traffic and it sits where it should. But half the fins are missing and all the rest are dust as I found out when I ran my finger across them So for peace of mind I want to change as it needs a service so the coolant will be coming out anyway. Where is the best place to get one from ? I don't really want to get an ebay special because I am driving to Ireland next month but also don't have a mountain of cash to spend as I have to pay the car insurance next week Obviously there is the local motor factors but will they be able to contend with internet ? I know I could just ring around and spend a day searching but I just wanted to know if anyone knows a good place that does them cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I always get the main dealer price first then take it from there. Couldn't your old rad be re cored ? that might be the cheapest route Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 I always get the main dealer price first then take it from there. Couldn't your old rad be re cored ? that might be the cheapest route Never thought of that, any ideas on rough pricing for that Dunk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT Paul Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 wessex radiators near me charge around 90-100£ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Sorry i've not had a recore done for a while plus the price would vary for differant types and size. I use these guys in B'ham http://www.readyrads.co.uk give them a call but get what a new O/E one costs first, some Vauxhall parts supprised me how cheap they were when i rebuilt a crash damaged Corsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tyson Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Sorry i've not had a recore done for a while plus the price would vary for differant types and size. I use these guys in B'ham http://www.readyrads.co.uk give them a call but get what a new O/E one costs first, some Vauxhall parts supprised me how cheap they were when i rebuilt a crash damaged Corsa Found one for 35 quid delivered with a 3 year warranty !! So am going to get that instead don't think a recore is going to cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Found one for 35 quid delivered with a 3 year warranty !! So am going to get that instead don't think a recore is going to cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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