Car Radiator

jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

How much do car radiators cost? My laguna diesel decided to piss its coolent out on the way to cadwell park this morning.
i'm assumeing a stone took a chunk out of the radiator as i ended up with a 2metre fountin coming out of the front vent!
J

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

Lots.

That's all I know.
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R4nger · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jan 2005 Karma :

Around £300-500 as a ruff estimate.

jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

Looks like i'm scrapping my car then!
J

swampy · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2004 Karma :

Go to a breakers, Laguna's are pretty common now. I reckon you should be able to pick up a rad for around fifty quid and if you ask nicely they will take it off the scrapped car for you too. Thumbs Up

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Minky_monkey · Traffic Copper Joined: 01 Aug 2004 Karma :

I`ve got a radiator just gone on my civic, I checked out ebay just out of interest more than anything else. Mine was about £55.

Just had a look for a laguna one.

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/renault-laguna-radiator-brand-new_W0QQitemZ4612072909QQcategoryZ10410QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Brand new, £65 plus delivery.

Not sure what your year/engine size is though.

Nb · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 May 2005 Karma :

Should be less than 200 pounds from your local motor factor.
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jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

That one on e-bay is for a petrol car and he doesnt have a diesel one in stock. I've found one for £90. Gonna call my local scrappies tomorrow and try and get it done before monday.
J

m99dws · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jun 2004 Karma :

I got a recon one for my old Civic, was about £80 if i recall. No idea on the french stuff though, I tend to stay away from those cars.

binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Karma :

Just for the record, Deisil Radiators are Bigger than petrol radiators...

michaelryland · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 04 Jun 2005 Karma :

Much cheaper taking the rad in for a new core ,retaining the original ends.

Should be about £50 at your local rad centre

gammamanuk · Scooby Slapper Joined: 30 May 2004 Karma :

Whoever said 400 - 500 quid for a radiator is mad !!

Diesel radiators are bigger, especially if its a diesel turbo.

If you go to your local motorist center or motorfactors, expect to pay anything up to 100 pounds.

Personally i would go to the scrapyard and get one for 30.00 but make sure you get a receipt in case its no good.

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Wooly R6 · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 May 2005 Karma :

i reckon about £140 for a brand new one from Renault!!!!

but maybe more cause you bought FRENCH shit Laughing

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jay12329 · Dr. Evil Joined: 02 May 2003 Karma :

Just got myslef a haynes manual to prepare to do this myself, and it involves removeing the front of the car to access the radiator. Looks like it may cost a small fortune, cus its too big a job for me!
J