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July 15, 2013, 12:16:14 pm

the caveman

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radiators obsolete at VW dealers
« on: July 15, 2013, 12:16:14 pm »
 I finally decided to replace the original radiator on my Mk TDI, but they are no longer available here at the dealer, and I'm having prolems finding a Valeo in the aftermarket. I can get a Nissen[???]  for $90, but I'd rather pay more for a better brand. Anyone know where I can get a Valeo or Behr by friday?
" I'm a vegetarian,not because i love animals, it's because i hate plants"
1970 Type 3 fastback
1972 Renault 12
1971 Super Beetle 140 HP 159 ft lbs
1987 Fox
1989 TD Jetta
1990 Fox
1989 Fox
1998 TDI Jetta
1990 T3 German MIL Transporter 1.9 na Giles super pump
1997 Jetta GLX TDI

Reply #1July 15, 2013, 12:24:32 pm

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Re: radiators obsolete at VW dealers
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2013, 12:24:32 pm »
mk ? tdi..... missed the only key stroke we need...

Reply #2July 15, 2013, 01:26:55 pm

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Re: radiators obsolete at VW dealers
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2013, 01:26:55 pm »
Opps-Mk3 1998/1997 GLX. The stupid thing is that when I did the swap i kept the old rad, and  fan housing instead of keeping the ones from the much newer VR6 that I
pulled out . The water pump died last summer in Cape Cod. It had a 1997 production date and 450,000 kms. I got a new condensor and rad fan from VW parts.com outlet center. $39 for the condensor and $40 for the fan and need to change it all this coming weekend.
" I'm a vegetarian,not because i love animals, it's because i hate plants"
1970 Type 3 fastback
1972 Renault 12
1971 Super Beetle 140 HP 159 ft lbs
1987 Fox
1989 TD Jetta
1990 Fox
1989 Fox
1998 TDI Jetta
1990 T3 German MIL Transporter 1.9 na Giles super pump
1997 Jetta GLX TDI

Reply #3July 15, 2013, 03:39:12 pm

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Re: radiators obsolete at VW dealers
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2013, 03:39:12 pm »
check this one out from napa, napa is a franchise type of store so u gotta check napaonline with your zip code to get proper pricing

ATM 1HM121253R

also check

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Reply #4July 15, 2013, 04:42:20 pm

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Re: radiators obsolete at VW dealers
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2013, 04:42:20 pm »
check this one out from napa, napa is a franchise type of store so u gotta check napaonline with your zip code to get proper pricing

ATM 1HM121253R

also check

NR 2616
Thanks. The site doesn't give me much info, I'll swing the one near my work
" I'm a vegetarian,not because i love animals, it's because i hate plants"
1970 Type 3 fastback
1972 Renault 12
1971 Super Beetle 140 HP 159 ft lbs
1987 Fox
1989 TD Jetta
1990 Fox
1989 Fox
1998 TDI Jetta
1990 T3 German MIL Transporter 1.9 na Giles super pump
1997 Jetta GLX TDI

Reply #5July 15, 2013, 05:40:41 pm

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Re: radiators obsolete at VW dealers
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2013, 05:40:41 pm »
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-GOLF-GTI-MK2-16V-1986-1992-Manual-MT-aluminum-radiator-/130672484473?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e6cafe079&vxp=mtr

I got one similar to this. Almost doubles coolant capacity...I know you have a dead line but just throwing it out there.

Reply #6July 15, 2013, 06:38:35 pm

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« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2013, 06:38:35 pm »
you could try mishimoto rad for lifetime warranty
Nice. I am tempted, but it has to here by friday and US to Canada in 4 days.....
" I'm a vegetarian,not because i love animals, it's because i hate plants"
1970 Type 3 fastback
1972 Renault 12
1971 Super Beetle 140 HP 159 ft lbs
1987 Fox
1989 TD Jetta
1990 Fox
1989 Fox
1998 TDI Jetta
1990 T3 German MIL Transporter 1.9 na Giles super pump
1997 Jetta GLX TDI

Reply #7July 16, 2013, 03:29:23 pm

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Re: radiators obsolete at VW dealers
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2013, 03:29:23 pm »
Found a Behr/Hella  made in South Africa locally for $80, thanks y'all
" I'm a vegetarian,not because i love animals, it's because i hate plants"
1970 Type 3 fastback
1972 Renault 12
1971 Super Beetle 140 HP 159 ft lbs
1987 Fox
1989 TD Jetta
1990 Fox
1989 Fox
1998 TDI Jetta
1990 T3 German MIL Transporter 1.9 na Giles super pump
1997 Jetta GLX TDI