1st gen Rad replacement...
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1st gen Rad replacement...
My Radiator is in need of replacement...Are there any popular options? any of you use an aftermarket rad? whats the popular setup?
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Has anyone attempted the 3rd gen rad in 1st gen? I want to upgrade to an aluminum rad, and the 3rd gen rads seem more redily available. I just need to know if it'll fit.
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A lot of posts about new radiators. Can't you just get your old one recored?
On my 12A (with the beehive engine oil cooler not the radiator one), a recore cost £100 = $200 approk. For that the radiator is as good as new.
Recoring is a commonplace thing for older cars over here. Probably because you cannot avoid winter salt all over UK.
On my 12A (with the beehive engine oil cooler not the radiator one), a recore cost £100 = $200 approk. For that the radiator is as good as new.
Recoring is a commonplace thing for older cars over here. Probably because you cannot avoid winter salt all over UK.
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you can recore, but you can generally get a new rad from radiators.com for a little over $100. They work well, too. Also, if you are in a rush, you can call them for the order and just pick up at the closest warehouse that has them. That is what I did since I was short on time and didn't want to wait to ship. Called in the evening and picked up the next morning..
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I'm in the same boat. I picked up a radiator from a buddy on the forum, and it blew up on me today. Radiator.com uses the same script as Radiators.com, and they both want $214 for a 2-row tall radiator for an S3. Anyone have better alternatives?
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Well, the automated script stuff was driving me crazy, so I just sent an email to radiators.com with my car's info. In the 10 minutes it took to call me, I had been to Autozone, Advance, and Rock Auto and had prices on-hand. Radiators.com matched the lowest price (Autozone) with a lifetime warrantee, and even knocked $10 off the price so that his $10 shipping worked out as a price match. Should be here Friday.