Ebay Radiator any good?

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01smiffy
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Ebay Radiator any good?

Post by 01smiffy »

Watchya guys

Im just about to order this rad! wots your views on this? any bad reports?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... gory=10428

honest view please!
raptor95GTS
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Re: Ebay Radiator any good?

Post by raptor95GTS »

likely be fine, I got mine from radiator specialists but just make sure you get the right one. I think the turbo unit is same size as UK verison but larger than the n/a import one
keith030458
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Re: Ebay Radiator any good?

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I think this is the same one I brought , the only problem as with the top bleed valve as it isn't the same shape as the original and made it quite dificult to bleed owing to a lack of space
Ed
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Re: Ebay Radiator any good?

Post by Ed »

If it's for a turbo, I used these people:

Radiator_Specialists

The only problem with the radiator is that it doesn't have the bleed valve in the top left corner to attach the hose to. It will take you longer to bleed the system but apart from that the radiator is an exact replacement.

HTH Ed
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btodd
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Re: Ebay Radiator any good?

Post by btodd »

I think I got one from here, had no problems so far touch wood. Except for the mechanic fitting it who seemed to deprive me of one of my cooling fans!! Have solved that problem now although my mate reckons the quality of them is quite low. I previously had my old radiator recored, but nearly cost me as much as this brand new unit, takes your chances as they say.
MR2_RICH
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Re: Ebay Radiator any good?

Post by MR2_RICH »

Rogue sell radiators which seem reasonably priced.

Check out the website.
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