Rik 0 Posted March 13, 2007 Looking on e-bay at radiators, it seems there all aluminium. What was the original radiator made of? And does anyone know of any cheaper than e-bay (around £40)?? Cheers Rik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim21070 2 Posted March 13, 2007 The originals were copper Rik and on many well neglected cars, the block turns red from the copper migrating from a disintegrating rad. Aluminium rads are a fine replacement and the 205GTi ones, which are also shared with the 205 Diesel are excellent. A good make is Nissins, Danish I believe. I'm using Nissins on all of my cars with no problems at all. E-Bay are a good source but do check ECP and GSF for pricing. Don't forget what can look cheap on E-Bay can be expensive when postage is taken into consideration. GSF offer free postage if you spend enough with them and that is not difficult with a French car NEVER buy a second-hand one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted March 13, 2007 NEVER buy a second-hand one! I did. From someone on here. It's been fine. I wouldn't normally take the risk though. It was only marginally cheaper than a new alloy rad, but I was skint! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim21070 2 Posted March 13, 2007 I did. From someone on here. It's been fine. I wouldn't normally take the risk though. It was only marginally cheaper than a new alloy rad, but I was skint! Buying from a fellow forum member is different. One can trust people on here not to sell junk. I should have qualified my statement more fully by saying NEVER buy a second-hand one from an untrusted source (e.g. E-Bay) Some of the ones I have seen on there look well past even being fit for the bin... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Higgy 0 Posted March 13, 2007 I'm running a Nissen aluminium rad. Lovely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simes 248 2 Cars Posted March 13, 2007 I'm running a Nissen aluminium rad. Lovely. Me too....deals with the Mi well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted March 13, 2007 ECP are the cheapest for these by a long way, Ebay prices are just silly as normal, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rik 0 Posted March 14, 2007 ECP works out just short of £60, but for an ebay one ther 39.99 + 9.99 postage so about £10 cheaper... Anyone know of any cheaper? Rik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim.Badger 15 Posted March 14, 2007 Local motorfactor? They ended up being as expensive around here as GSF/ECP, plus one could only get the copper alloy with brass fittings (rather than plastic), it was a shock to hear the price of one of them To be honest you're not really going to get cheaper than £45 inc postage. I've been running a Valeo aluminium radiator from GSF for a while and its absolutely fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pee vee 1 Posted March 14, 2007 (edited) I have a Aluminium radiator, the temp never getstoo high even on a track thrashing. very good IMO Edited March 14, 2007 by pee vee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty_gti 20 Posted March 15, 2007 I bought a ali rad on ebay on Tuesday evening and i got it today!. Excellent member and item, it looks and fits spot on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
