Robbo149 0 Posted October 18, 2011 The main difference with coolant temps is it now takes a bit longer to warm up. When stuck in traffic the temp gauge will still nudge over 100, but when I set off again, the new rad seems to quickly bring it down again. Whereas the oil temps are noticeably lower - previously getting up to 112 - 114 with normal steady driving, it now seems to settle around 100-108 ish. Cheers, Robbo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RW1 0 Posted October 18, 2011 Thanks. :thumbleft: . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted October 18, 2011 Had a spare 5 minutes today so i rang serk marston up, standard rad (Vr6) £160 + vat custom aluminum rad £350 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted October 20, 2011 Just ordered one from the radiator shop, will see how it turns out when I come to fit it back up! Pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted October 21, 2011 Well the radiator arrived today :) Bad news is the tank on the side that doesnt have the hoses on is upside down :( so the lug thing that secures it to the cross member is on top. the guys are being really helpful as it looks to be a manufacturing fault and getting one send out ASAP. heres how it should look.... It is a hella radiator too FYI.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted October 21, 2011 Doh! How did they overlook that!! Still sounds like a good bunch turning it around so quickly, etc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted October 21, 2011 The box was sealed, so dont think would have checked before sending out :) seems a good bunch of guys though, hopeful I can get a new one soon, as other people have reported a good fit, im hoping it will be a straight forward job.. looks well built, so hopefully all good! Pete ---------- Post added at 11:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:42 AM ---------- being swapped out monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StueyB 0 Posted October 21, 2011 Been meaning to respond to this... I've been running a Hella rad for a good 30K+ now and I've been very impressed. I went through the usual routine when searching for a replacement rad, struggled to sourced an original, didn't trust the pattern black GSF jobbies, ECP were pretty unhelpful basically saying they couldn't tell me post order what manufacturer rad would turn up. Ended up going with an independent outfit called Aaron Radiators, they are online: http://www.aaronradiator.co.uk/. Very helpful bunch via email. This is what turned up: Was very happy with quality, fit and finish is excellent. I had also noticed the slight difference in thickness but have noticed no adverse effects, if anything the car runs cool as a cucumber ever since. The rad was replaced along with a a lot of cooling related components so i think the combined effort meant the drop in temps were very noticeable. Having recently taken the car off the road and started to pull it apart I've had a chance to take a look at the condition of the rad some 2 years later, all looks dry as a bone, few marks from flying debris but still in good condition. Definitely a worthy O.E. alternative to the D.M. original at a slightly cheaper price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted October 26, 2011 Morning chaps :) My new radiator arrived today... very happy, as it's all as it should be. very impressed with the quality... The shipping note from Hella stated the retail price is £162, and I got it for £86 + VAT / £10 shipping so all in all £115~ so cant complain. not sure if that companies prices go up .... very professional guys, very keen to help to resolve the issue for me. hopefully my new fan switch will arrive today, and I can get that installed later, with some good old plumbers tape on the thread to help seal it better.... Will mount my fans to the radiator once my new guide ring has arrived, which will hopefully be before 12/13th of the november so I can just drop it all back in as the front of the car is off anyway that weekend. hopefully will last it's time as StueyB has proven already. hopefully a better alternative and cheaper than ECP... Happy Pete = Happy Corrado! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted October 28, 2011 Ok, managed fit the fans to the radaitor last night... good news, fits like a glove, no bending or tweaking of the brackets, literally just dropped straight on. stuck a new fan switch on, looking good now :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted October 28, 2011 So the rad you have is the same as Stuey's rad? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted October 28, 2011 yup, its a Hella... £86 + VAT + £10P&P £115 to my door, really impressed. http://www.radiatorshop.net/products/volkswagen-corrado-29-i--vr6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted October 28, 2011 Well done Pete, good stuff! :D Good price too! I'd probably take this option personally.... Had a spare 5 minutes today so i rang serk marston up, standard rad (Vr6) £160 + vat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted October 28, 2011 Money is a little tight this time of the year :) and I needed buy a new front silencer too... Reasons for taking the risk on this - Hella, usually a reputable manufacturer - StueyB has covered over 30k with his hella radiator, cant imagine my corrado ever doing 30k in the next 10 years :) anything is better than the leaky radiator I have now :) proof will be in the running temps, but should be ok, new water pump, new coolant, new aux water pump etc... Pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted October 28, 2011 This is all true :D I wasn't knocking your decision mate. I'm just a bit of a dealer parts whore :lol: Then Hella one does certainly seem to be a viable alternative and I do wish they'd make some proper smoked tail lights for Corrados!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted October 28, 2011 yup, its a Hella... £86 + VAT + £10P&P £115 to my door, really impressed. http://www.radiatorshop.net/products/volkswagen-corrado-29-i--vr6 Did it come with the elbow though?? this is the issue with pattern rads, only slightly cheaper than VW and don't dome with all the parts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted October 28, 2011 As far as I am aware, no after market radiators come with the elbow, its a VW part... and given that the VW rad's and elbows are obselete iits a non-issue id have thought, even when the radiators were available from VW, they were over the 200 quid mark easily... I've just removed the elbow off my old radiator and have purchased new bolts / o-ring... job done... only other option is to get the elbow from VW heritage or purchase the gruven parts alloy elbow... Pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted October 28, 2011 Yeah Elbow is available from Classic Parts - 6 Euro VW Rads were actually only £125 back in the day, I remember buying one for Dinkus and another for someone else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted October 28, 2011 yeah, back in the day.... times have changed :) In comparison to the rads ECP sell, the hella ones are very cheap, and probably built just as well / better than the ECP one... I'm happy anyway with my purchase, pretty sure the car will run cooler than it ever has done, and it will probably wont need replacing again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tony_ack 0 Posted October 28, 2011 Yeah Elbow is available from Classic Parts - 6 Euro VW Rads were actually only £125 back in the day, I remember buying one for Dinkus and another for someone else. I got one of the last ones earlier this year and it was just shy of £250. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Joni 0 Posted January 4, 2012 My backup Rado rad decided to spring a leak last night, so I'm now on the search for a replacement. And happened upon this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WINNER-HI-PERF-ALUMINUM-ALLOY-RADIATOR-VOLKSWAGEN-CORRADO-VR6-2-9L-M-T-1991-1995-/120766197453?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3ACorrado&hash=item1c1e39eecd#ht_1547wt_952 Anyone got any experience with these all alloy Chinese rads as it seem very tempting as I have an almost new rad on the Rotrexed Rado which could be swapped out for this. Anyone!! Joni ---------- Post added at 01:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:07 PM ---------- Just seen the Godspeed ones from the US, same applies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
