Radiator replacement for VZ SS

[loudvtss]

So my radiator has been losing water for a couple of weeks so today I decided to bite the bullet and get it tested. It turns out that's it has split. The guy at Natrad told me it's the usual place the radiators split. So I get a quote to replace the radiator with red coolant and labour. For a genuine one it's $450 compared to $400 for non-genuine. I get back to work and decide to call the local dealership to see what price they will quote me. I almose fell off the chair. The guy on the phone also noticed my amazement and asked if I had gotten a cheaper price. They quoted me $910. Double!!! When I told him Natrad had quote me $450 he said that they don't use genuine radiators. When I told him it was a genuine one he went quiet and I said thank you and hung up the phone. I would've expect $100 - $200 difference but $460 is a bit of a joke.

[OPTIMUS]

genuine are calsonic i believe, i was desperate to gt car on road the other week got one from Repco $265 "OEX" box thinner core then genuine. you can buy a variety of makes on ebay from 130$ you can get your radiator repaired with new end tank also.

[aratic]

Do your wallet a favour and get this

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RADIATOR-HOLDEN-COMMODORE-VZ-04-06-V8-GENUINE-CALSONIC-/200599887992?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eb4af6078#ht_2781wt_986

I have bought a genuine radiator off this guy and can recommend him

[planetdavo]

$450 including coolant and labour can't possibly be a genuine Holden radiator-unless they stuffed up the quote. That is about the retail price of a radiator before anything else.
Chinese ebay radiators? Hmmm...

[VendeTTR]

Davo, half the bloody VE is made in china these days, what's the difference? Can buy 3 of those radiators for the price of a genuine one. They'll prob last just as long.

[R8HSVHRT]

Just get the tank replaced about 120.00 or so and the radiator is as good as new mate

[VTR8Clubby]

$450 including coolant and labour can't possibly be a genuine Holden radiator-unless they stuffed up the quote. That is about the retail price of a radiator before anything else.
Chinese ebay radiators? Hmmm...

^^^THIS^^^
I replaced mine a couple of weeks ago and I know what the dealer paid.

[loudvtss]

$450 including coolant and labour can't possibly be a genuine Holden radiator-unless they stuffed up the quote. That is about the retail price of a radiator before anything else.
Chinese ebay radiators? Hmmm...
Well that's what he quoted me. I will find out tomorrow. Is there a part number I can check to ensure it is a genuine one?

[JRS]

If your buying from an natrad store a genuine one will have aptr followed by four numbers as the part number, also calsonic box also.

[Angeldust]

im on my 3rd one in my vy II ss.

the 1st one died at around ~75K, the replacement which was ~600$ from holden fitted lasted 6 months lol, but they replaced it free of charge.


and every other Holden commo i've had, the radiators last 4-5 years at the most and split.

[185iboy]

Not genuine but its new and $165. Can't see it being any worse than a genuine holden one...

http://holmart.com.au/online/prod1861.htm

[surfwagon]

Not genuine but its new and $165. Can't see it being any worse than a genuine holden one...

http://holmart.com.au/online/prod1861.htm

If it is going in a manual car might be ok but if using on an auto the intank cooler for the auto can be 1/4 the size of the genuine radiator.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p266/surfwagon/Genuineradiatrodifference1.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p266/surfwagon/Genuineradiatordifference2.jpg

[chocco]

If it is going in a manual car might be ok but if using on an auto the intank cooler for the auto can be 1/4 the size of the genuine radiator.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p266/surfwagon/Genuineradiatrodifference1.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p266/surfwagon/Genuineradiatordifference2.jpg

The Holden Tranny cooler has the oil at 130deg thats way to hot for me I want the oil at 40deg amb travelling at 100kmh to be between 90 and 100.

[GR346]

$450 including coolant and labour can't possibly be a genuine Holden radiator-unless they stuffed up the quote. That is about the retail price of a radiator before anything else.


Im assuming that the radiator for a VZ Clubby is not too far different from the SS but I just paid $420 to have mine replaced and it was delivered from the Holdan dealership to my mechanics workshop. Granted he does do me good deals but I had no idea thats what the genuine ones cost..

[munz]

genuine are calsonic i believe

Is this true??? can anyone else confirm

[loudvtss]

Is this true??? can anyone else confirm

The guy told me he's using a genuine one and it's a calsonic.

[JRS]

Genuine is calsonic. The $450 sounds like a price for rad only

Natrad part numbers are
APTR3325C for auto ( C stands for calsonic)
APTR3328C for a man.

Dont both with changing tanks the bottom tank will fail not long after due to the size and therfore bowing of the tank from pressure.

[loudvtss]

All done. Picked up the car and the invoice has the part number 3325C on it. All happy and good service. Can't ask for more. Saved myself $460 as opposed to the local Holden dealership. Also spoke to the person who carried out the work and was very knowledgeable.