Volkswagen Bora (1999 - 2006) - 00 1.9 What Radiator - PD Diesel

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Wed 2 Jul 2008 09:03
00 1.9 What Radiator - PD Diesel - Car
The choice of radiators are Nissen, Valeo, VW, will be keeping the car for about 6 years.

What would be the best option fro replacement bearing in mind cost will be a major consideration

BTW who manufactures the VW radiator


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Wed 2 Jul 2008 09:59
00 1.9 What Radiator - PD Diesel - piston power
Have you looked at getting the original one re-cored?

There is plenty of companys that will fit a new core, it "may" work out a little cheaper for you.
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Wed 2 Jul 2008 10:24
00 1.9 What Radiator - PD Diesel - 659FBE
Nissens would get my vote.

My partner's Peugeot has had an intensive appetite for radiators - changed fortunately before any engine damage. The OE Ordonnez and first replacement Behr were unspeakable rubbish. Valeo equipment on the same vehicle (alternator, immobiliser aerial coil assembly) has also been deficient in terms of reliability.

The presently fitted Nissens radiator was no dearer than the others and distinguishes itself by being hot-dip galvanised. Of the various types I've tried, it looks the best made by far and is a perfect fit.

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Wed 2 Jul 2008 15:30
00 1.9 What Radiator - PD Diesel - Car
bigtee thanks for the suggestion, presume I would have toremove the radiator or can they do in situ.

Prices obtatin so far

VW Dealer £309 - make Vw?


VW Specilaist (1) £264 - make - Nissen

VW Specialist (2) £250 - VW dealar sourced

Fast Fit £216 - Nissen or Valeo
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Wed 2 Jul 2008 15:37
00 1.9 What Radiator - PD Diesel - jc2
Try Serck for an exchange rad-Halfords are agents for them but Serck are in the phone book.
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