Help! Please respond ASAP!!

BRADY · #1 09-21-2008, 12:22 PM

Hey there all,

HELP!

My SVX radiator cracked it's head last night on the F3 between Sydney and Newcastle. Managed to make it to a service station, but I had to get Mum to pick me up and I left my SVX at the service station (better than on side of freeway!)

What do I need to know to get this fixed? It is near Ourimbah NSW. Nearest town is Tuggerah or maybe Gosford?

Can I just get the top of the radiator repaired or am I up for a whole new one?

Are SVX radiators rare and expensive?????

SURTEESS · #2 09-21-2008, 01:16 PM

check out the following page -

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Sear...00&type=Search

click on Peters detail about selling some SVX mag wheels - he is parting out 2 SVXs - JDM models, & he has radiators from both - cheaper than what you will pay in Australia.

regards

Steve in New Zealand.

JDW-SVX · #3 09-21-2008, 03:01 PM

That seems to be a common problem - my radiator did exactly the same thing about 18 months ago.

I had a spare radiator to swap in - but depending on where the crack is and how long it is, there may be some kind of sealant that you can apply to it. Being plastic however, I am not sure how well this would work.

As far as I know, the SVX radiator is unique - and I was once quoted over $1500 by Subaru for a new one!!!!

I have seen several SVXs with custom radiators with a metal top tank - as that seems to be the location where the plastic ones will crack.

My radiator cracked on the top tank, directly in front of the radiator cap.

For a permanent fix, you will probably need to source a spare radiator, or get a custom one made up.

Jason.

Blacky · #4 09-21-2008, 03:52 PM

They can't be repaired effectively.
I just bought one from these guys on Ebay, they ship worldwide. $146.89 US plus shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...=p4506.c0.m245

A new one from subarupartsforyou.com is $349.00, I don't know if they ship to Oz. http://www.subarupartsforyou.com/cp_...s%2C+Radiators

NikFu S. · #5 09-21-2008, 04:20 PM

Please do not attempt to "repair" the fissure. You will not be pleased with the results.

oab_au · #6 09-21-2008, 05:46 PM

Hi Mike, I would buy a new Subaru one from the US, it will be cheaper to get it there and sent out for less than buying one here. I got a new Air Con condenser sent out for $390 instead of the $580 from Aus. Only took 6 days to get here, instead of the 6 weeks Aus quoted.

If it hasn't blower the a large hole in the radiator tank and is only leaking along the split, you could wire the little valve in the middle of the cap open to relive the system pressure to drive it home. keep an eye on the gauge.

Harvey.

McTaff · #7 09-21-2008, 08:23 PM

Concur with the above. Mine went across the top tank as well, not much you can do about it.

I had a custom aluminium top radiator, but it was a devil of a time getting the fans and brackets to fit.

AUSVX · #8 09-22-2008, 03:17 AM

Ahhhhh no!!! but I hope I can help with some good news

First off I just came back from Port Stevens yesterday.. Stopped in Newcastle AND in Tuggerah on the way home, what a coincidence.

Next is that my radiator did the same thing... My radiator was around the $850 mark from the Middleton Racing Team if that's how you spell it.

http://mrtperformance.com.au/

I'm pretty sure the radiator is sourced from Queensland but don't quote me on that... it's the PWR radiator and it's chunky as hell.

They might have some info of my car there but they have obviously done an SVX before (mine) so they should be able to help

Jordan.

BRADY · #9 09-22-2008, 07:52 PM

Thanks all.

That really sucks. Another thing I have to fix. I wish the SVX had the Liberty radiator.

BRADY · #10 09-22-2008, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oab_au

Hi Mike, I would buy a new Subaru one from the US, it will be cheaper to get it there and sent out for less than buying one here. I got a new Air Con condenser sent out for $390 instead of the $580 from Aus. Only took 6 days to get here, instead of the 6 weeks Aus quoted.

If it hasn't blower the a large hole in the radiator tank and is only leaking along the split, you could wire the little valve in the middle of the cap open to relive the system pressure to drive it home. keep an eye on the gauge.

Harvey.

Harvey,

Is that subaruparts.com?? Thanks

Mike

BRADY · #11 09-22-2008, 11:23 PM

Hi again,

So who DOES ship to Australia? planetsvx (motorsport warehouse)??

oab_au · #12 09-23-2008, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRADY

Harvey,

Is that subaruparts.com?? Thanks

Mike

I am looking for the sale slip, but this is the one

Auburn Subaru Volkswagen
111 3rd St NW
Auburn, WA 98001

Harvey.

'E' · #13 09-23-2008, 08:30 AM

i just had an aluminium top tank made for both my existing svx's radiators

oab_au · #14 09-23-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oab_au

I am looking for the sale slip, but this is the one

Auburn Subaru Volkswagen
111 3rd St NW
Auburn, WA 98001

Harvey.

Found the slip, go here and get a price. Jason was the guy I dealt with.
http://www.mikescarffsubaru.com/PartsOrderForm

Harvey.

BRADY · #15 09-25-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'E'

i just had an aluminium top tank made for both my existing svx's radiators

OK....... How much did that cost? Did you find a specialist in Canberra or have it done elsewhere? What made you choose this approach? Has it proven more cost effective to have done this?

More information please!!!!