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Title: radiators obsolete at VW dealers
Post by: the caveman 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?

Title: Re: radiators obsolete at VW dealers
Post by: CRSMP5 on July 15, 2013, 12:24:32 pm

mk ? tdi..... missed the only key stroke we need...

Title: Re: radiators obsolete at VW dealers
Post by: the caveman 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.

Title: Re: radiators obsolete at VW dealers
Post by: RabbitJockey 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

NR 2616

Title: Re: radiators obsolete at VW dealers
Post by: the caveman on July 15, 2013, 04:42:20 pm

Quote from: RabbitJockey 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

NR 2616

Thanks. The site doesn't give me much info, I'll swing the one near my work

Title: Re: radiators obsolete at VW dealers
Post by: theman53 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.

Title: Re: radiators obsolete at VW dealers
Post by: the caveman on July 15, 2013, 06:38:35 pm

Quote from: sdubfid on July 15, 2013, 05:32:16 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.....

Title: Re: radiators obsolete at VW dealers
Post by: the caveman on July 16, 2013, 03:29:23 pm

Found a Behr/Hella  made in South Africa locally for $80, thanks y'all