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SvX 93 Radiator Needed
Has anyone had any experience getting a radiator from the US? Anyone know of a used radiator available in Oz? It is a real pain trying to find one!
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Re: SvX 93 Radiator Needed
I assume that your radiator has developed the (all too common!) crack in the top tank, where the upper radiator hose is attached?
The spare radiator that I have has that exact problem, and I have been thinking about ways to repair it. You may want to take the radiator to a specialist to see if they can replace the top tank - but I have a feeling that it may well be cheaper to order a new radiator from the USA. I used www.1stsubaruparts.com when I ordered the parts required to the timing belt / water pump / thermostat service on my grey SVX - they were considerably cheaper than ordering from the local dealer, and all of the parts that I needed were available. Jason.
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Re: SvX 93 Radiator Needed
Thanks Jason - mine is a crack in the bottom tank for a change and I agree that the USA is probably the best solution as so far cannot locate anything in Oz and it is $2K from Japan - ridiculous when a replacement radiator costs $180.00 in the USA free delivery anywhere in US! I should be able to land it here for under $400.
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Re: SvX 93 Radiator Needed
What about PWR raditor?
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Re: SvX 93 Radiator Needed
I got a pwr radiator in 2004 when I had a '93 SVX, and it was only $600 and all shiny. They are like art in your engine bay!
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Re: SvX 93 Radiator Needed
I've got a spare stock one that I may be able to be convinced to part with.
Plastic tanks, in as new condition. I'm in Canberra. M |
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Re: SvX 93 Radiator Needed
Many thanks but beeing with the car I needed to act rather swiftly - i ordered one from the US! Subaru quoted me $2200 for a new one from Japan and I'll land the one from US for lest than $400!
Great site and service www.partstrain.com |
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Re: SvX 93 Radiator Needed
Sure no worries.
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