Hi all,
So I've the usual rad/bottom hose joint problem on my 406, and I've got hold of a second hand but nearly new hose.
I'm probably going to have to buy a new radiator, so what brand/type should I go for? Should I stick with OEM (Valeo I think?). I've also heard good things about Nissens.
Any thoughts?
Replacement Radiator
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Replacement Radiator
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Re: Replacement Radiator
If the rads good u will be ok if u brought the new pipe just take rad off and cut the pipe bend the mental bit in the rad and get a decent pair of grips on it it will come
Out may take a little time and wd40 be a shame to waste money on another rad
Out may take a little time and wd40 be a shame to waste money on another rad
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Re: Replacement Radiator
I bought mine from eurocarparts, I'm pretty sure that was a Valeo but it was a few years ago now!jonsowman wrote:Hi all,
So I've the usual rad/bottom hose joint problem on my 406, and I've got hold of a second hand but nearly new hose.
I'm probably going to have to buy a new radiator, so what brand/type should I go for? Should I stick with OEM (Valeo I think?). I've also heard good things about Nissens.
Any thoughts?
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
Re: Replacement Radiator
Does anyone know if the original OEM radiator is steel or aluminium?
2002 V6 SE Coupé (210bhp) - (Aegean Blue)
2002 D9 2.2 HDi Exec Estate - Samarkand Blue
PM me for PP2000 diagnostics around Surrey