Radiator Problems

nixoro · 07 August 2006, 09:57:52

Have been fighting a losing battle, basically since about a week ago my rad has had a slow trickle and on further delving found a small crack in the rad at the top near the top pipe.

The car is driveable and the temperature is ok, I just need to top the bottle up every so often.

Now I have been recommended europarts to be the cheapest.

If anyone else has any further sugestions as to where to get a new part it would be most appreciated.
Roy

TheBoy · 07 August 2006, 10:09:26

Autovaux? Give them a call, number of their website (don't use website, its rubbish!)

nixoro · 07 August 2006, 10:21:43

QuoteAutovaux? Give them a call, number of their website (don't use website, its rubbish!)

Cheers TheBoy

Got them on speed dial so shall ring them after work.

Tezray · 07 August 2006, 10:32:26

I would also recommend Autovaux, they are well priced and there delivery times are unbelievable! I ordered a headgasket set from them at 4:15 one evening and it arrived the following morning!

nixoro · 07 August 2006, 10:37:14

QuoteI would also recommend Autovaux, they are well priced and there delivery times are unbelievable! I ordered a headgasket set from them at 4:15 one evening and it arrived the following morning!

Yeah autovaux are quick on deliveries they are the next place for me to call, hopefully delivery costs are not too bad.

TheBoy · 07 August 2006, 11:08:01

Every time I've ordered, they have done free delivery. Probably because my orders are always 'worthwhile'

Kev · 07 August 2006, 19:43:44

You could also try Serck Marston.

They have branches all over the UK and i've found them to be really cheap in the past. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Their number should be in the book.

Marks DTM Calib · 08 August 2006, 08:33:09

I dont rate the serck rads, have found them to be of poor quality most of the time.

Dont forget www.buypartsby.co.uk , they sell Valeo rads which are original equipment (and cheaper than autovaux).

Plus this item is still pricey so watch out for a breaker to....

nixoro · 08 August 2006, 08:55:13

QuoteI dont rate the serck rads, have found them to be of poor quality most of the time.

Dont forget www.buypartsby.co.uk , they sell Valeo rads which are original equipment (and cheaper than autovaux).

Plus this item is still pricey so watch out for a breaker to....

Cheers Marks DTM

I haven't got round to speaking to autovaux but shall be giving both buypartsbuy and autovaux a look.

Never thought of looking at breakers shall give a few a ring.

Kev cheers also for the recommedation I cant say I have heard of the company before but shall also see what they say.

Marks DTM Calib · 08 August 2006, 09:02:33

You could try JamesV6CDx, I seem to recall he has a 4 pot that he is breaking, worth a try.

nixoro · 08 August 2006, 09:07:24

QuoteYou could try JamesV6CDx, I seem to recall he has a 4 pot that he is breaking, worth a try.

Cheers Marks DTM Calib

Just been on the Buypartsbuy website £160+vat so I think I shall keep looking I maybe lucky.

Shall Pm JamesV6CDx to see if he has it still available.

nixoro · 08 August 2006, 15:28:18

Contacted Vauxhall Spares in Luton £45 if its the same as mine, I also contacted autovaux for a brand new gen Vx one for £190+Vat.

Undecided on what to do.

Marks DTM Calib · 08 August 2006, 16:37:01

The genune Vaux one is a Valeo......

Kev · 08 August 2006, 19:19:04

Only recommended Serck cos they are cheap.

If you can spare the extra dosh you should do as Mark says. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

nixoro · 08 August 2006, 22:25:32

Cheers for both responses may aswell go genuine Vx you never know the one from a scrappy may only last a couple of months.

Shall keep an eye on it and when my wallet is more flush I shall go Gen Vx.

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