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by **thedrunkfish** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:09 pm

My radiator fins are looking very sparse and think i should really replace my radiator. There seems to be some good deals on trademe from silverdale radiators, around the 249 mark for 17mm core. Has anyone here purchased one of these and can offer any feedback on them. Much appreciated.

by **Boosted_162** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 6:21 pm

Havent purchased one, but the guys there are really good.

by **stalker** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:54 pm

I brought one from them for my old VK commy wagon, it seemd good and I never had any issues with it...so yea, id say they are good people.
I have also heard other people say good things about them.
hope it helps

by **Leon** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:59 am

I got a radiator from Silverdale for my mums EE90, it was fine. Just remember to budget a can of spray paint, as they are unpainted.

by **thedrunkfish** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:07 pm

I think ill go with them. Thanks for the help.

by **Calvin** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:18 pm

Leon wrote:I got a radiator from Silverdale for my mums EE90, it was fine. Just remember to budget a can of spray paint, as they are unpainted.

And what happens if you dont paint them?

by **AE82 FXGT** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:44 pm

Well then you have a radiator without a custom paint job, paint it bright green yo.

I think it's more to do with corrosion protection.

by **Calvin** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:15 pm

AE82 FXGT wrote:I think it's more to do with corrosion protection.

Thats what i was thinking, which seems rather silly considering it is a radiator ...

by **AE82 FXGT** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 9:48 pm

A lot of radiator places paint them black, dissapaits (sp?) heat better apparently

by **thedrunkfish** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:57 pm

Well i managed to find one in excellent condition from a wrecker for $100. But since changing it over i haven't noticed a drop in water temp!! All new red long life coolant and everything. Oh well it runs on exactly middle of the guage so that cant be too bad.

by **AE82 FXGT** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:25 pm

Most car's operating temp is the middle of the gauge.

You didn't throw in a new radiator just cause of that did you?
If you want to run it colder, you'll have to look at you fan switch and thermostat etc

by **thedrunkfish** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:06 pm

na i changed it cos the fins are all corroded and heaps have fallen out leaving big holes and stuff. I dont really care bout the temp just thought there would be a difference

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