Cost of new radiator...?

1. hugo3 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 335 Silver Saxo VTR 2003

   #1 1st November 2007, 18:20

   Had a bump in my saxo 3 months ago, and got the front wing and bumper replaced. However, my radiator has just started to leak and i've been told i need a new one. I thought that this must have been associated with the accident cos a guy told me that my car is too young for a radiator problem like this. (car is on an 03 plate) I contacted my insurance company but they have now said its not associated with the accident and i will have to pay for it myself. Any thoughts on this?? Also any ideas on the cost and fitting of a new rad since it looks like i'll have to fork out the money myself..!
2. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #2 1st November 2007, 18:26

   from a garage, fitted and bled estimate 200 max
3. smiith Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Sep 2007 Jail - Whitby Posts: 15034 520bhp Honda Jazz

   #3 1st November 2007, 18:28

   i could sell you a rad off a 03 plate depends where you live to come n collect tho
4. smearsvtr Established Member Joined: May 2007 My House in Burton on trent near derby Posts: 1025 Saxo 1.1 96 Saxo VTR 2000

   #4 1st November 2007, 22:26

   always try gsf car parts the internet service is great and i found they were loads cheaper then euro car parts when i ordered my heater matrix and it was delivered nest day then all you have to do is get stuck in it aint to big a job 30min to an hour max including bleeding the system
5. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #5 1st November 2007, 22:28

   rads are about £60, i got mine fitted and bled for free, about an hours job to do everything i'd of said
6. irn_bru_ce Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 aberdeen Posts: 8 saxo VTS

   #6 2nd November 2007, 14:26

   i bought a nissens alloy rad from 106parts on ebay , think it was about £70 , works better than the citroen item
7. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #7 2nd November 2007, 14:46

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by irn_bru_ce i bought a nissens alloy rad from 106parts on ebay , think it was about £70 , works better than the citroen item

   That's exactly what you want to do. Easy enough to fit and bleed as well
8. GrantW Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Near Glasgow Posts: 3362 None...

   #8 2nd November 2007, 16:08

   My replacement rad was £100 from Citroen themselves.
9. hugo3 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Stockton-on-Tees Posts: 335 Silver Saxo VTR 2003

   #9 5th November 2007, 19:28

   Getting my new radiator fitted tomorrow...its gonna be £60 or £70 for the rad and £40 labour, so not too bad i dont think...
10. nazz1 Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 South Wales Posts: 2076 Saxoless

    #10 5th November 2007, 19:40

    my vts rad was £55 i think, bled and fitted it myself in about 1 hr 30
    
    including a custom made bracket for the fan!