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[RobG]

The sprung hose clips are the best but you can use what we call "Jubilee" clips. Circular pipe clip with a 7mm screw head that closes the clip over a series of grooves, similar to a "worm drive"

[fcc-pt]

Yes I totally agree with not using Jubilee hose clips

[fcc-pt]

In my (bad) experience with those clips at least with the ones installed, the inside of the clip can easily cut a hose... anyway I can't tighten that much otherwise I will need a new rad... those plastic tubes are really fragile.

[Andy B]

In my (bad) experience with those clips at least with the ones installed, the inside of the clip can easily cut a hose... anyway I can't tighten that much otherwise I will need a new rad... those plastic tubes are really fragile.

That's why you need to be very careful with Jubilee clips on plastic hoses. The advantage of the original clips is that they'll expand & contract as the plastic does. 

[fcc-pt]

Well It seems I got another doubt...

I've been looking for a new candidate to replace the radiator at the ebay.
But the ref number doesn't match, although the vendor say it fit.

What do you think?
My ref number is:52459375
The ref equivalent from the vendor is 52463050 / 6302006

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150575625050&fromMakeTrack=true#ht_2724wt_1141

[fcc-pt]

In my (bad) experience with those clips at least with the ones installed, the inside of the clip can easily cut a hose... anyway I can't tighten that much otherwise I will need a new rad... those plastic tubes are really fragile.

That's why you need to be very careful with Jubilee clips on plastic hoses. The advantage of the original clips is that they'll expand & contract as the plastic does. 

I couldn't agree more!
Where can I get the spring clips?

[Andy B]

.... ....
Where can I get the spring clips?

They won't be very expensive from Opel

[Andy B]

Well It seems I got another doubt...

I've been looking for a new candidate to replace the radiator at the ebay.
But the ref number doesn't match, although the vendor say it fit.

What do you think?
My ref number is:52459375
The ref equivalent from the vendor is 52463050 / 6302006

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150575625050&fromMakeTrack=true#ht_2724wt_1141

I can't help with the differing part numbers but it does seem as though it should fit your car ie suitable for an automatic V6  :-/

[fcc-pt]

Well it seems I'll have to take the risk...
I'm thinking to reinforce the plastic tubes with an aluminium or cooper bush, this way wont break easily what you think about?

I will try Opel for the spring clips...

[fcc-pt]

What is this:
-> Radiator With thermoswitch?
-> Switch: With double thermal switch

[Andy B]

...
I'm thinking to reinforce the plastic tubes with an aluminium or cooper bush, this way wont break easily what you think about? .....

There is no need to. The standard radiator pipes will be OL as they are. 

[Andy B]

What's Radiator With thermoswitch?

Where have you seen this?

I think it'll mean the switches screwed into the side of the radiator that turns your radiator fans on or off ..... thermo = heat 

[fcc-pt]

In here http://seekpart24.com/opel/omega-b-estate-21-22-23-94/3-0-v6-8/radiator-100103

[fcc-pt]

and this one:
->With double thermocontact

This is getting very confusing...

[Andy B]

In here http://seekpart24.com/opel/omega-b-estate-21-22-23-94/3-0-v6-8/radiator-100103

As I thought it's for the switches in the end of the radiator that turn the fans on/off for both engine cooling & also the fan for the air con.
The description is not very clear, but I would think that it's saying that there is room for two thermostatic switches - which is what you need for you car.