Has anyone had their radiator repaired?
Has anyone had their radiator repaired?
I'm in the middle of putting gearbox back in my car and I've noticed a very small weep on my radiator. As a new one has been quoted at£750+vat I'd like to see if I can get mine repaired and save a bit of cash! So just wondering if anyone can recommend someone.
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http://www.mister-auto.co.uk/en/radiato ... 51586.html
According to the NRF site it fits the RS6, but you never know. http://webshop.nrf.eu/en-us/search.aspx?tab=complete
Wow, this is cheap: http://www.sparepartstore24.co.uk/2390165-nrf
Looks like a bullsh!t site though.
According to the NRF site it fits the RS6, but you never know. http://webshop.nrf.eu/en-us/search.aspx?tab=complete
Wow, this is cheap: http://www.sparepartstore24.co.uk/2390165-nrf
Looks like a bullsh!t site though.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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^^Suspect that radiator is for the early RS6 that have no non-return valve. There appear to be only 2 connections to the radiator.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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I've done a bit of research on this as my rad needed changing -
It appears that cars made before Sept 2004 use the cheaper rad (NRF one that Shopp linked to, around £150ish), after that date the rads where changed to a model with more inlets/outlets/connections and as a result cost the best part of £800. Unfortunately for me, my car was produced in November 2004.
It appears that cars made before Sept 2004 use the cheaper rad (NRF one that Shopp linked to, around £150ish), after that date the rads where changed to a model with more inlets/outlets/connections and as a result cost the best part of £800. Unfortunately for me, my car was produced in November 2004.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant
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I didn't state the obvious - my rad couldn't be repaired....apparently.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant
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The difference between the rads is an extra pipe for the V51 return.
The other rad is common between lots of models, so made in much higher volume, no doubt.
The expensive one seems to be specific to the rs6. I wonder what will happen when they stop making it. Maybe they already have.
I reckon it would be fairly straightforward to devolve the plumbing, but I'm guessing they changed it for a reason...
Mine's got the old plumbing. Doesn't seem to have done it any harm. But then I'm always careful to let the oil cool down.
The other rad is common between lots of models, so made in much higher volume, no doubt.
The expensive one seems to be specific to the rs6. I wonder what will happen when they stop making it. Maybe they already have.
I reckon it would be fairly straightforward to devolve the plumbing, but I'm guessing they changed it for a reason...
Mine's got the old plumbing. Doesn't seem to have done it any harm. But then I'm always careful to let the oil cool down.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Re: Has anyone had their radiator repaired?
sorry for the late response but ive had my radiator repaired.
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