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Title: Need a new radiator
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 August 2014, 13:31:23
Anyone fancy posting some links on this while I'm at work?

03 3.2 auto elite.

Bit of a minefield as I recall?

Temp sensors and drain plug seals replaced. Still dripping. :(
Title: Re: Need a new radiator
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 August 2014, 16:41:55
Aaron might still have a good spare :y
Title: Re: Need a new radiator
Post by: aaronjb on 08 August 2014, 16:42:29
I do indeed.. sitting in the shed if you want it, Chris?
Title: Re: Need a new radiator
Post by: VXL V6 on 08 August 2014, 17:05:37
Got to get one myself...

Not sure if it's worth replacing the sensors as well?

Also need to replace the condenser as well so that's a double job, plus I want to remove the auxiliary pump ready for the LPG install.  ::)
Title: Re: Need a new radiator
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 August 2014, 20:37:42
I do indeed.. sitting in the shed if you want it, Chris?

Ok nice one. But, not wanting to sound ungrateful, whys it in the shed and not on the car? :)
Title: Re: Need a new radiator
Post by: omega3000 on 08 August 2014, 21:29:19
I was searching for one and prices seem to have risen  :( Cheapest i managed to find was £120 ish  :-\
Title: Re: Need a new radiator
Post by: aaronjb on 08 August 2014, 21:42:36
I do indeed.. sitting in the shed if you want it, Chris?

Ok nice one. But, not wanting to sound ungrateful, whys it in the shed and not on the car? :)

Because we managed to flush all the crap out of the one on the car, and so leaving it in the shed (it's Al's old spare) was much easier than trying to get all the aircon gubbins off the radiator in the car..
Title: Re: Need a new radiator
Post by: Andy B on 08 August 2014, 21:46:02
Anyone fancy posting some links on this while I'm at work?

03 3.2 auto elite.

Bit of a minefield as I recall?

Temp sensors and drain plug seals replaced. Still dripping. :(

Put your hand in your pocket & go to Vauxhall  :y........ you'll know you'll get the right one too! Mine was a couple of hundred quid a good few yrs back  :-\
Title: Re: Need a new radiator
Post by: 05omegav6 on 08 August 2014, 22:16:03
It came with my old '03 estate from the plod mechanic I bought it off and is a genuine Vauxhall rad and came from a plod rear end write off :y
Title: Re: Need a new radiator
Post by: Gaffers on 08 August 2014, 22:21:18
Why don't you weld it? ::)
Title: Re: Need a new radiator
Post by: Andy B on 08 August 2014, 22:28:52
Why don't you weld it? ::)

Webby could practice on it ........  ::)
Title: Re: Need a new radiator
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 August 2014, 23:48:03
I do indeed.. sitting in the shed if you want it, Chris?

Ok nice one. But, not wanting to sound ungrateful, whys it in the shed and not on the car? :)

Because we managed to flush all the crap out of the one on the car, and so leaving it in the shed (it's Al's old spare) was much easier than trying to get all the aircon gubbins off the radiator in the car..
Ah yes, I remember the thread. :y
Title: Re: Need a new radiator
Post by: chrisgixer on 08 August 2014, 23:48:48
Why don't you weld it? ::)

Webby could practice on it ........  ::)

Oi, Webby wants to weld metal. Not plastic. ::)
Title: Re: Need a new radiator
Post by: omegod on 09 August 2014, 14:16:41
I have a 12 month old one in mint condition if anyone is in need !
Title: Re: Need a new radiator
Post by: biggriffin on 09 August 2014, 19:54:53
I have a 12 month old one in mint condition if anyone is in need !
he can afford a new Genuine one. :) 52463050. listed as manwell,due to 3.2 having an extension gearbox cooler.
Title: Re: Need a new radiator
Post by: Webby the Bear on 09 August 2014, 23:25:52
Why don't you weld it? ::)

Webby could practice on it ........  ::)

Oi, Webby wants to weld metal. Not plastic. ::)

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Need a new radiator
Post by: VXL V6 on 09 August 2014, 23:26:05
I have a 12 month old one in mint condition if anyone is in need !
he can afford a new Genuine one. :) 52463050. listed as manwell,due to 3.2 having an extension gearbox cooler.

I believe the correct one for a 3.2 or 2.6 with auto transmission (fixing mounts for external oil cooler) is:-

52 482 600 - 120L456 KZ:EK

That's what the one in my 2.6 is marked up as (not checked the 3.2)