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[tigers_gonads]

I cracked the core when I flushed the oil and crap out during the flush after the oil cooler change 

Would this one do the job ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321031416693?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The motors a 3.2 auto with aircon

TIA 

[omegod]

I have a near new one for 2.2 2.5 3.0 which can be used for 3.2 I believe.

[05omegav6]

Possibly, but double check that it has the mountings for the external oil cooler... not all the cheapy ones do

[dbug]

That seems very cheap for an Omega rad - personally I would be a little wary (read the guy's neg and neutral feedback).

Just fitted a new one to the 2.6 Estate (the orig GM one had stressed cracked around the top sensor mount) - cost £100 delivered next day and from a company I have used a few times before.  Good quality and fit.

LINK

[05omegav6]

They also sell through eBay No issues here either, although I always find rads a tight fit around the aircon plumbing/chassis rails

[tigers_gonads]

I have a near new one for 2.2 2.5 3.0 which can be used for 3.2 I believe.

Pm incoming

[tigers_gonads]

Can anyone confirm that Omegod's radiator with do the job on my car ?

3.2 auto / aircon

Tia

[henryd]

Can anyone confirm that Omegod's radiator with do the job on my car ?

3.2 auto / aircon

Tia

I think it depends on the bracketry for the external auto box cooler on the 3.2 which isn't present on the 2.5-3.0

[tigers_gonads]

Can anyone confirm that Omegod's radiator with do the job on my car ?

3.2 auto / aircon

Tia

I think it depends on the bracketry for the external auto box cooler on the 3.2 which isn't present on the 2.5-3.0

Arhh, 'dangle berries'
Can it be retrofitted ?

[Spireite]

Try and locate a Behr radiator, they are a major german brand, and supply to vauxhall oe and other car manufacturers, probably pay around £90 - 100.

[steve6367]

That seems very cheap for an Omega rad - personally I would be a little wary (read the guy's neg and neutral feedback).

Just fitted a new one to the 2.6 Estate (the orig GM one had stressed cracked around the top sensor mount) - cost £100 delivered next day and from a company I have used a few times before.  Good quality and fit.

LINK

Second vote for car cooling - excellent service and good product. I would ring and talk to them rather than ordering online though.

Steve

[Shackeng]

I've fitted an after market one with the integral autobox cooler to my 3.2, and have not suffered any problems.

[tigers_gonads]

Well, ended up having to ring Car Cooling back 4 times this afternoon because they didn't return my calls when they said they would 
Also spoke to a local firm who said that both of there suppliers have stopped supplying the one with the brackets

This could be a problem for those with auto 3.2 omegas 

I'll carry on searching and report back if I find anything

[Shackeng]

Well, ended up having to ring Car Cooling back 4 times this afternoon because they didn't return my calls when they said they would 
Also spoke to a local firm who said that both of there suppliers have stopped supplying the one with the brackets

This could be a problem for those with auto 3.2 omegas

I'll carry on searching and report back if I find anything

See post #11.

[tigers_gonads]

Well, ended up having to ring Car Cooling back 4 times this afternoon because they didn't return my calls when they said they would 
Also spoke to a local firm who said that both of there suppliers have stopped supplying the one with the brackets

This could be a problem for those with auto 3.2 omegas

I'll carry on searching and report back if I find anything

See post #11.

Have you still got the details for that one Shack ?

Car cooling has finally got back to me and it looks like i'm sorted but it would be handy if these things are going to get rare 

For reference but after the fun they had finding one, best to check,  the Car Cooling ident number is ................ 12OLL437 (that's a "o" not a zero)

After a charm offensive by moi, I knocked them down to £97.56

Also ring this number AFTER 15:30 if you want to talk to them
02033 935093

[Shackeng]

Well, ended up having to ring Car Cooling back 4 times this afternoon because they didn't return my calls when they said they would 
Also spoke to a local firm who said that both of there suppliers have stopped supplying the one with the brackets

This could be a problem for those with auto 3.2 omegas

I'll carry on searching and report back if I find anything

See post #11.

Have you still got the details for that one Shack ?

Car cooling has finally got back to me and it looks like i'm sorted but it would be handy if these things are going to get rare 

For reference but after the fun they had finding one, best to check,  the Car Cooling ident number is ................ 12OLL437 (that's a "o" not a zero)

After a charm offensive by moi, I knocked them down to £97.56

Also ring this number AFTER 15:30 if you want to talk to them
02033 935093

I haven't got a make, but it was 127.19 from CAF, but it was a bit of a distress purchase having been let down elsewhere. I was concerned about the lack of a separate cooler, and, like you, was unable to source a correct one other than VX, but have had no problems, and I guess as long as the rad temp sensor works properly, the temp gauge should indicate the overall temps.

[omegod]

Glad your sorted , out of interest this was the one I bought last year, seems with Shackengs experience, it can be used on a 2.6/3.2?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-0-2-2-2-5-3-0-1994-2003-RADIATOR-BRAND-NEW-2-YEAR-WARRANTY-/281076260726?hash=item4171735f76

[biggriffin]

I have a 3.0L auto rad in my 3.2.
To fit you need the 2 banjo bolts and two steel pipes that are bolted to the inbilt cooler on a 3.0L
That is the only difference,also noticed,that the car runs cooler with the 3.0L rad.

[tigers_gonads]

Glad your sorted , out of interest this was the one I bought last year, seems with Shackengs experience, it can be used on a 2.6/3.2?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-0-2-2-2-5-3-0-1994-2003-RADIATOR-BRAND-NEW-2-YEAR-WARRANTY-/281076260726?hash=item4171735f76

Cheers bud, had to move quick because the leak had gone from a top up every 200 miles to pouring 3 or 4 litres in every 30 miles 
With frosty nights coming and all that ...............

[henryd]

Glad your sorted , out of interest this was the one I bought last year, seems with Shackengs experience, it can be used on a 2.6/3.2?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-0-2-2-2-5-3-0-1994-2003-RADIATOR-BRAND-NEW-2-YEAR-WARRANTY-/281076260726?hash=item4171735f76

Cheers bud, had to move quick because the leak had gone from a top up every 200 miles to pouring 3 or 4 litres in every 30 miles 
With frosty nights coming and all that ...............

If it freezes it won't leak then

[tigers_gonads]

This is the radiator that Car cooling sent me for my 3.2 auto

Is this the right one please ?
Never had a auto before so I haven't got a clue what behind there 

[05omegav6]

Looks like it

You can ignore the two internal cooler connections on the rear right hand side

The two threaded holes on the left for the thermoswitches have covers on by the look of it

[tigers_gonads]

Looks like it

You can ignore the two internal cooler connections on the rear right hand side

The two threaded holes on the left for the thermoswitches have covers on by the look of it

Cheers Al 

[tigers_gonads]

Right, i've just removed the old radiator and laid them along side each other.

The new radiator Doesn't have the pipe exits for the rubber pipe that goes from the top (as you face the car) left across via the aux pump to the right 

Can this be removed and the pump be left connected to ensure electrical continuity ??

[05omegav6]

That's the wrong rad then...

I didn't spot that when I looked at the pics yesterday I was focusing on the external oil cooler mounts as they're usually what is missing...

Sounds like it might be a 3.0 rad rather than the 2.6/3.2 one

[05omegav6]

That pump helps force coolant across the rad when the car gets hot, without it you run the risk of cooking the car in traffic/warmer weather

If you fit it without the pump/hoses then leave the pump unplugged, as having it running dry will do more harm than good.

[tigers_gonads]

That's the wrong rad then...

I didn't spot that when I looked at the pics yesterday I was focusing on the external oil cooler mounts as they're usually what is missing...

Sounds like it might be a 3.0 rad rather than the 2.6/3.2 one

Kin ell, don't worry about that mate, just happy for the advise 

Question is, this new rad has to go in because the old one took some serious abuse on the way out and its highly likely it will really leak now 
My thinking is that I can fit the fan to the new radiator and leave these 2 20mm pipes disconnected 
Problem is, what does that aux pump do that's fitted to the fan frame ?
Looking at it, it recirculates the water around the radiator as a part of the climate 

What do you lot think ?

[tigers_gonads]

Okay, i'm a slow at typing   

Does that pump run all the time the engine is running ?
If so, I can stick 12 volts on it

[05omegav6]

Okay, i'm a slow at typing   

Does that pump run all the time the engine is running ?
If so, I can stick 12 volts on it

Not sure, think it my be controlled, via a relay, by one of the two thermoswitches on the battery end

If you're fitting the rad, then leave the pump/hoses off, and keep a close eye on the temp gauge, use the climate settings/window or two to regulate the engine temp...

ie gauge rises... heater temp to hi, fan on... car gets too hot inside... open window...

Shouldn't be a big issue through the winter though

[tigers_gonads]

Yup, that's the cunning plan
I've got a level 2 counter balance  forklift course mon - fri next week so its a 30 mile round trip everyday.
If I do it on bus, its 3 busses and a 6am start plus the missus ends up in the shite for work too 
There is a good old school radiator place here in hull so i'll drop the knackered rad off and see if they can re core it for a reasonable sum then sell this one that those tossers sent me to try and get some money back 

Friggin ell, i'm pissed off.
I must have been a real bastard in a past life to suffer like this 

Thank all 

[05omegav6]

Yup, that's the cunning plan
I've got a level 2 counter balance  forklift course mon - fri next week so its a 30 mile round trip everyday.
If I do it on bus, its 3 busses and a 6am start plus the missus ends up in the shite for work too 
There is a good old school radiator place here in hull so i'll drop the knackered rad off and see if they can re core it for a reasonable sum then sell this one that those tossers sent me to try and get some money back 

Friggin ell, i'm pissed off.
I must have been a real bastard in a past life to suffer like this 

Thank all 

So you were that sodding butterfly that flapped it's wings in the wrong direction and sent us all to hell

[tigers_gonads]

Yup, that's me 

[05omegav6]

Yup, that's me 

Well then, you've answered your own question

[VXL V6]

Correct 2.6 / 3.2 radiator is:-

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=125991.msg1606925#msg1606925

[dbug]

Correct 2.6 / 3.2 radiator is:-

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=125991.msg1606925#msg1606925

Yep thats the one I got for the 2.6 - no issues fitting it.  Correct part no is 12OL456 - part no Mr Gonads quoted (12OL437) is not even listed as an Omega rad   Should have followed my link earlier in this thread or VXL V6s - both link to correct part for your car

[tigers_gonads]

I used that link as a reference.
Car Cooling told me they have very recently changed suppliers and everything had changed.
While I was on the phone, he rang 2 other suppliers who said the same thing.
He then rang somebody who had dealt with the same problem and that where this radiator came from.
Also, when I rang my local specialists, he said they where no longer listed in both of his catalogues. 

Well the rad is back in the box and i'll be on the phone for a full refund tomorrow morning

The knackered rad is going to a radiator specialists who are reasonably local to me in morning by "dad's taxi and delivery service"
I've used them many years ago and the old ma knows them from his old job so I might even get a discount 

Appreciate the links lads but said earlier in the topic, I think we may have to be carful when we replace our rads 

[VXL V6]

The one I bought was made by AVA.

[dbug]

I only ordered mine less than 2 weeks ago and it arrived next day.  Part Nş was 12OL456 and in my converastaion with supplier the guy stated they had "loads in stock".    the one delivered was corect  Part Nş and fitted no problems.

[tigers_gonads]

Well as in the world of Gonads, the original rad is totally knackered with a nice fracture / crack on the plastic near the bracket mount 

SO there I am on the phone to get my money back WHEN YOU GUESSED IT, the man says ............. can I ring you back 

10 minutes later, the man comes clean and says, NOW I KNOW WHICH ONE IT IS 
Great I say, get it in the post please 
Then the man says, OH SORRY BUT I'VE MADE A MISTAKE  I GOT IT WRONG AND THE PART NUMBER YOU GAVE ME LAST THURSDAY IS THE ONE YOU WANT 
Jesus Christ, I must be the most unlucky bloke on the planet 

So apologies to the lads who did the leg work on this but when the man on the phone insists your wrong because he has just changed suppliers and HE has all the information in front of him .................. well you know the rest 

Pished off isn't the word for it 
Sat on 2 busses this morning and 2 to get back and I will end up suffering it until the weekend 
All I can say is, I hope the right one comes this time or I think I may end up getting into trouble 

IF it turns out to be the right one, i'll post all details I have on here for future reference 

[omega3000]

Oh dear and public transport to boot  Never rains an all , hope you get it sorted soon 

Anyone want a holed condenser 

[tigers_gonads]

Well, i'd thought i'd stick a update on this saga for you all to giggle at 

Well, Gerrard, the man at Carcooling was true to his word and sorted out the right part and got into the post for me 

Here is the good big .............. spent yesterday afternoon dressing the new rad with the fan and other bits and bobs and off I went to fit the bugger.
After the fun i've had, I decided to fit the bottom hose and fill it up via the top hose and a funnel before sticking the bagpipes / air box back in.
Well good job I did because within 2 minutes, I had nice fresh red antifreeze pouring out of a hole in the matrix and all over the piggin road 
Just to round it off, one of my lovely neighbours decided to have a fanny fit and told me that she is going to report me to the council for pouring antifreeze all over the road 
I polite request by me for her husband to come over and repeat what she intended to do was met by a subdued decline and she shuffled off in the direction of her home 

Well, after another conversation with Gerrard, it was agreed that another one was to be sent 
Well, this one turned up this morning and is now on the car leak free I THINK 
Fingers crossed 

Next on the list is new rear brake discs and pads followed by that wheel bering 
God, I just love my Omega sometimes   
 

[05omegav6]

Yup, definitely one of those weeks

Fingers crossed though

[dbug]

Well, i'd thought i'd stick a update on this saga for you all to giggle at 

Well, Gerrard, the man at Carcooling was true to his word and sorted out the right part and got into the post for me 

Here is the good big .............. spent yesterday afternoon dressing the new rad with the fan and other bits and bobs and off I went to fit the bugger.
After the fun i've had, I decided to fit the bottom hose and fill it up via the top hose and a funnel before sticking the bagpipes / air box back in.
Well good job I did because within 2 minutes, I had nice fresh red antifreeze pouring out of a hole in the matrix and all over the piggin road 
Just to round it off, one of my lovely neighbours decided to have a fanny fit and told me that she is going to report me to the council for pouring antifreeze all over the road 
I polite request by me for her husband to come over and repeat what she intended to do was met by a subdued decline and she shuffled off in the direction of her home 

Well, after another conversation with Gerrard, it was agreed that another one was to be sent 
Well, this one turned up this morning and is now on the car leak free I THINK 
Fingers crossed 

Next on the list is new rear brake discs and pads followed by that wheel bering 
God, I just love my Omega sometimes   

Guess you must be one of life's unlucky sods mate - had 3 of these off carcoolinguk (3 different Qmegas) without any issue.  Still glad you're eventually sorted now

[tigers_gonads]

Well, i'd thought i'd stick a update on this saga for you all to giggle at 

Well, Gerrard, the man at Carcooling was true to his word and sorted out the right part and got into the post for me 

Here is the good big .............. spent yesterday afternoon dressing the new rad with the fan and other bits and bobs and off I went to fit the bugger.
After the fun i've had, I decided to fit the bottom hose and fill it up via the top hose and a funnel before sticking the bagpipes / air box back in.
Well good job I did because within 2 minutes, I had nice fresh red antifreeze pouring out of a hole in the matrix and all over the piggin road 
Just to round it off, one of my lovely neighbours decided to have a fanny fit and told me that she is going to report me to the council for pouring antifreeze all over the road 
I polite request by me for her husband to come over and repeat what she intended to do was met by a subdued decline and she shuffled off in the direction of her home 

Well, after another conversation with Gerrard, it was agreed that another one was to be sent 
Well, this one turned up this morning and is now on the car leak free I THINK 
Fingers crossed 

Next on the list is new rear brake discs and pads followed by that wheel bering 
God, I just love my Omega sometimes   

Guess you must be one of life's unlucky sods mate - had 3 of these off carcoolinguk (3 different Qmegas) without any issue.  Still glad you're eventually sorted now

Eh. yes 
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=127518.0