RADIATOR... cRaCk!.. HELP!?

benebob · #1 08-21-2013, 02:55 PM

I'd also be sure to replace the upper hose and check my motor mounts. Plastic becomes weak with age and heat cycles. Soft motor mounts and a hard hose can quicken the death of a radiator. Honestly, I don't think you'll find many factory radiators much cheaper than $500 and assuming it is the original lasting at least 16 years is pretty darn good.

1986nate · #2 08-21-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by benebob

I'd also be sure to replace the upper hose and check my motor mounts. Plastic becomes weak with age and heat cycles. Soft motor mounts and a hard hose can quicken the death of a radiator. Honestly, I don't think you'll find many factory radiators much cheaper than $500 and assuming it is the original lasting at least 16 years is pretty darn good.

"OEM" for my Audi was $98 :P Made in the same factory, they just remove the VW/Audi logo.

I'd go with the ebay. Lifetime warranty, can't beat the price really.

benebob · #3 08-21-2013, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1986nate

"OEM" for my Audi was $98 :P Made in the same factory, they just remove the VW/Audi logo.

I'd go with the ebay. Lifetime warranty, can't beat the price really.

What your Volkswagon isn't aircooled?

How much does Hitler's Peoples Car Company charge for the factory part made in Brazil or one of those ex-Stalin puppet states?

I too would buy the crappy Chinese version but the reality is that if you're going to ***** about factory SVX parts prices you shouldn't be buying a newer car anytime soon.