[s-cars] Radiator Replacement

[Joshua van Tol]

Paul,

I would recommend the genuine part. It'll be manufactured by either AKG or Behr most likely, and it will be of the same quality as  the original, which is mostly a good thing. The metal units are very heavy, don't have as much cooling capacity, and will suffer corrosion related failures (unless they're all aluminum, then they're very expensive).  The nissens is just okay in quality. Not like OE. I put the AKG unit in my car about 5-6 years ago, and it's been perfect.

People will say that the all metal is better because it can be repaired when it fails. The problem is, you will be repairing it eventually, and actual radiator shops are a dying breed.

Regards,
Josh
On Apr 28, 2013, at 9:38 AM, Paul Luevano <paul at clarity.net> wrote:

> Paul Luevano wrote:
>>    Get the car back, and not 4 days later, I notice a puddle under the car.  What the hell is that?  Looks like coolant.  Take a closer look, and it looks like the end cap on the drivers side is weeping.  <sigh>
>>    What is the list favorite source for a radiator, and just how much of a PITA is a radiator replacement on the '95  S6?
> 
> 	Thanks for the feedback both on and off list.  I'm still torn, I seem to have three options.  Keep in mind this is a car I don't plan on getting rid of, so I would like any fix to be as permanent as possible.  Like, I think this radiator lasted 18 years, I'd like the new one to last just as long.
> 
> 	Options:
> 
>    Nissen from  http://www.autohausaz.com for $125.
> 
>    All metal from EBay for $220.
> 
>    Or unknown brand from http://genuineaudiparts.com for $271.67
> 
> 	List thoughts?
> 
> 	And while I understand this is a straightforward job, if anyone has a pointer to a procedure, I would appreciate it. I am pretty good with a wrench (I have done the timing belt on this car), but I like to have a procedure to follow!   :)
> 
> 	Other than a lower radiator hose, anything else I should replace while in there?
> 
> 	Thanks!
> 
> Paul Luevano
> Wayland MA
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