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[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