MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: brian_badonde on July 01, 2021, 10:05:52 pm

Title: Radiator - options
Post by: brian_badonde on July 01, 2021, 10:05:52 pm
Looks like my radiator has sprung a leak after a recent track day so will need replacing.

Other than dealer/tps, are there any other trustworthy suppliers? This car has been a money pit recently so keen to make savings (so long as it's not false economy).

Cheers

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Title: Re: Radiator - options
Post by: LC5F on July 01, 2021, 10:42:20 pm
I've had a few Nissens brand rads - big Danish company, quality feels good and had no problems with them.
In fact I going to be upgrading the intercooler soon, replacing AC and rad with Nissens ones
Title: Re: Radiator - options
Post by: brian_badonde on July 01, 2021, 10:52:10 pm
Thanks, come to mention it I think my mechanic said Nissens were good.

Which shop did you get it from?

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Title: Re: Radiator - options
Post by: brian_badonde on July 01, 2021, 10:53:43 pm
Also I was tempted to upgrade my intercooler too while it's all apart but I'm not upping power so it's a little pointless

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Title: Re: Radiator - options
Post by: Hypertuned on July 02, 2021, 05:30:47 am
Mishimoto makes an upgraded radiator for the MK5 GTi.

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Title: Re: Radiator - options
Post by: Sal777 on July 02, 2021, 08:15:55 am
I use a place called atoz autoparts in Birmingham if thats local to you? they stock nissens radiators and are pretty cheap tbh
Title: Re: Radiator - options
Post by: brian_badonde on July 02, 2021, 08:19:11 am
Miles away, I'm in central Scotland  :grin: thanks though, I'm sure they deliver.
Title: Re: Radiator - options
Post by: Sal777 on July 02, 2021, 08:24:17 am
That is far!  :grin: :grin:

Yeah i'm sure they do deliver :) Might be worth giving them a call and finding out how much itll be inc delivery
Title: Re: Radiator - options
Post by: Octoparrot on July 02, 2021, 09:42:50 am
I think Valeo are the original supplier of rads. I ordered one from ECP when mine went but they supplied a Hella which is just as good if not better IMO.
Title: Re: Radiator - options
Post by: bobby_fodge on July 02, 2021, 09:55:07 am
I bought and fitted one of these CSF ones. The build quality is awesome and it fits like a stock part. I also fitted an S3 intercooler whilst the front end was all stripped off.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401934412266?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=401934412266&targetid=1279039637889&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006998&poi=&campaignid=12689626768&mkgroupid=122363001813&rlsatarget=pla-1279039637889&abcId=9300529&merchantid=7400724&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8vqGBhC_ARIsADMSd1ApxtzzP4HwbQZu22JjR9AiDBYufW3EPoLkL_PSDRHwiJRiv6JwqXUaAvAgEALw_wcB
Title: Re: Radiator - options
Post by: brian_badonde on July 02, 2021, 11:10:18 am
Thanks all. Ended up finding a Nissens one on carparts4less for a good price. I've also done a U-turn that can be seen from space and decided to shove an S3 intercooler in while the front end is apart. I'm sick of those bayonet connections leaking on the stock IC.
Title: Re: Radiator - options
Post by: pudding on July 02, 2021, 10:46:51 pm
I've always had good luck with Valeo.  They are/were indeed the OEM supplier.

Can't go wrong with the S3/6R intercooler  :happy2: