Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 15

Thread: radiator advice

  1. 17th September 2011, 08:04 PM #1
    Sith Guest

    radiator advice

    My wife called today as I am still stuck on site , the drama appears to be the radiator on our 1997 300tdi is dripping green tears ...

    so my questions are :

    My radiator was rebuilt approx 12 months ago , and she has decided to weep green tears from the top area running down the fins pooling where the shroud fits and drips out .
    I wanted to know if anyone can recommend a good shop to take it to in WA
    I want advise on either an other rebuild ... or recore , or new altogether .
    I would dearly love an aluminum one ... but want to get it sorted out WITHOUT LOSING a kidney

    Aguy on Gumtree has a set up inc intercooler but wants $2300 but love the look of his set up

    thanks in advance
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 17th September 2011, 09:32 PM #2
    wozapinin's Avatar
    wozapinin
    wozapinin is offline Master Subscriber
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Mareeba
    Posts
    364
    Total Downloaded
    0
    desert coolers will build a newy for around $600 plus freight.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 17th September 2011, 09:36 PM #3
    Sith Guest
    I can buy a standard copper newey for around $380 delivered ...
    I had a Sahara Radiator in my old RR 3.9 that was ali years ago 5 core and that was brilliant ... hence the affection for them .
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 17th September 2011, 10:23 PM #4
    tomisawesome's Avatar
    tomisawesome
    tomisawesome is offline Fossicker
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    60
    Total Downloaded
    0
    i have used O'connor radiators a couple of times, guy was very honest. first time was just a simple service for my escort radiator, the second time a re-core for my landcruiser radiator, and i know my mate who works at a truck joint around the corner use him for all their big truck stuff.

    have also used Vic Park radiators, and a mate who is a mechanic swears by Abotts.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 18th September 2011, 12:59 AM #5
    LSD_AUTOMOTIVE's Avatar
    LSD_AUTOMOTIVE
    LSD_AUTOMOTIVE is offline Master
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Western Australia
    Posts
    892
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Annoyed, Sith. My go to guy would have been able to help you out. Sorry to hear you've got more trouble! Let me know if we can help
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 18th September 2011, 09:32 AM #6
    Sith Guest
    Thanks so much Sera , i know where you are so i didnt want to impose

    Most online prices vary between $350-$440 ....
    Yeah lots has been done to rectify the previous owners "adventureous " undertakings ....
    The radiator has been rebuilt twice now when the head was taken off by 2 different mechs and it is weeping out ...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 18th September 2011, 10:26 AM #7
    ade's Avatar
    ade
    ade is offline Master
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    tom price the pilbra, west aust
    Posts
    680
    Total Downloaded
    0
    I just bought one from john craddocks for my 300tdi for 257$ aud delivered,i must say not many wife would notice such a leak until the steam was pouring fom under the bonnet
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 18th September 2011, 12:08 PM #8
    Sith Guest
    my wife rebuilt her Charger 265 Hemi back in the day and can set points on our daughters EH
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 18th September 2011, 01:17 PM #9
    Allan
    Allan is offline Wizard
    Join Date
    Nov 2008
    Location
    Gone
    Posts
    1,329
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Express Radiators, I seem to remember in Welshpool, did a fantastic rad for my old Di when we put the 4.6 in. Not a hint of trouble in any conditions.

    Allan
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 18th September 2011, 01:39 PM #10
    Sith Guest
    one guy is advertising " rebuilt better for Aussie conditions"

    would love to know what he does ... his prices are astronomical esp for copper and brass
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
« New Winch from Supercrap | Scan guage II & Xguage codes »

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Search AULRO.com ONLY!
 Search All the Web!