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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Kumamoto on 16 February 2013, 17:45:23

Title: Radiator- Side frames
Post by: Kumamoto on 16 February 2013, 17:45:23

My radiator was leaking from the top hose that connect the radiator to the engine block near the thermostat. I must have applied  a lot of pressure while fitting  a new clip that the plastic hose that connect the radiator to the flexi hose snapped!!! Now as you can imagine the car is unusable until i replace the plastic that sticks out of the radiator side panel.
Question is. Where can i find the side panel for the radiator without buying another radiator? I cannot seem to find any on ebay.

Thx

Title: Re: Radiator- Side frames
Post by: dbug on 16 February 2013, 17:52:53

Complete radiator mate  :(

Title: Re: Radiator- Side frames
Post by: Kumamoto on 16 February 2013, 17:56:08

Quote from: dbug on 16 February 2013, 17:52:53

Complete radiator mate  :(

Thx mate. What an expensive mistake!!  at least i have myself to blame for this one. cheers :-[

Title: Re: Radiator- Side frames
Post by: Kumamoto on 17 February 2013, 08:45:35

a quick question before purchase. are aftermarket radiatoro ok to purchase or should i strive to get a GM one?
Like this one on ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-0-2-2-2-5-3-0-1994-2003-RADIATOR-BRAND-NEW-2-YEAR-WARRANTY-/281027486105?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item416e8b2199&_uhb=1

Title: Re: Radiator- Side frames
Post by: Abiton on 17 February 2013, 09:15:45

Aftermarket, unless you are particularly rich.

Title: Re: Radiator- Side frames
Post by: Kumamoto on 17 February 2013, 09:58:58

Quote from: Abiton on 17 February 2013, 09:15:45

Aftermarket, unless you are particularly rich.

Thanks mate. that is a relief since i have to pay an extra £70 to get the radiator to this part of the world...

Title: Re: Radiator- Side frames
Post by: PhilRich on 17 February 2013, 10:03:45

I recently bought this one and am very happy with the Quality :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-0-2-2-2-5-3-0-cc1994-2003-AUTO-MANUAL-NEW-RADIATOR-/190779851811?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c6b5d8423

Title: Re: Radiator- Side frames
Post by: Kumamoto on 17 February 2013, 10:57:15

Quote from: PhilRich on 17 February 2013, 10:03:45

I recently bought this one and am very happy with the Quality :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-0-2-2-2-5-3-0-cc1994-2003-AUTO-MANUAL-NEW-RADIATOR-/190779851811?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c6b5d8423

Thanks for the recommendation mate. Its always good to buy tested parts i will get the same. Cheers :y