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Radiator Problems
« on: 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.
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Re: Radiator Problems
« Reply #1 on: 07 August 2006, 10:09:26 »
Autovaux? Give them a call, number of their website (don't use website, its rubbish!)
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Re: Radiator Problems
« Reply #2 on: 07 August 2006, 10:21:43 »
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Autovaux? 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.
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Re: Radiator Problems
« Reply #3 on: 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!
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Re: Radiator Problems
« Reply #4 on: 07 August 2006, 10:37:14 »
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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!

Yeah autovaux are quick on deliveries they are the next place for me to call, hopefully delivery costs are not too bad.
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Re: Radiator Problems
« Reply #5 on: 07 August 2006, 11:08:01 »
Every time I've ordered, they have done free delivery. Probably because my orders are always 'worthwhile'
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Re: Radiator Problems
« Reply #6 on: 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.
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Re: Radiator Problems
« Reply #7 on: 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....
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Re: Radiator Problems
« Reply #8 on: 08 August 2006, 08:55:13 »
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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....

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.
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Re: Radiator Problems
« Reply #9 on: 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.
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Re: Radiator Problems
« Reply #10 on: 08 August 2006, 09:07:24 »
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You 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.
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Re: Radiator Problems
« Reply #11 on: 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.
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Re: Radiator Problems
« Reply #12 on: 08 August 2006, 16:37:01 »
The genune Vaux one is a Valeo......
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Re: Radiator Problems
« Reply #13 on: 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]
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Re: Radiator Problems
« Reply #14 on: 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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