radiator advice

[Sith]

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

[wozapinin]

desert coolers will build a newy for around $600 plus freight.

[Sith]

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 .

[tomisawesome]

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.

[LSD_AUTOMOTIVE]

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

[Sith]

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 ...

[ade]

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

[Sith]

my wife rebuilt her Charger 265 Hemi back in the day and can set points on our daughters EH

[Allan]

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

[Sith]

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