NB Radiator

jackmack · Postby **jackmack** » Wed May 08, 2013 8:55 pm

I have a 1999 NB and I have been advised to get a new radiator as the one I have is brown on top and may start to leak soon.
I was also advised to buy a new radiator...all alloy same as they put in Turbo models as it is larger in size and will fit perfectly...and no plastic.
Should I replace the old one with the same, recondition it or go for the new all alloy one for $350?

Locutus · Postby **Locutus** » Wed May 08, 2013 9:17 pm

if you don't have any serious engine mods, just go with the cheapest option - recondition it.
the plastic end tanks are good for 10+ years.

if you want bling, you can buy an alloy radiator on ebay for $150-200. fit it yourself in 20 mins by undoing two bolts.

jackmack · Postby **jackmack** » Wed May 08, 2013 10:15 pm

Thanks for the reply. My mods will be extractors with free exhaust...Magniflow rear...CIA (not sure which type yet) lowered suspension. So I expect from what you have said just recondition the old radiator? Sounds good to my pocket

93_Clubman · Postby **93_Clubman** » Thu May 09, 2013 10:43 am

Just confirm how much replacing top & bottom tanks is going to cost as you may find you're better off get a 42mm ASI or similar alloy rad.

aviper4u · Postby **aviper4u** » Thu May 09, 2013 12:44 pm

yes mate, solid advice above just do a reco if is less than a hungie, when mine turned brown I just got a cheapo ASI from ebay all alloy and works great. Many people can vouch for as can I.
Cheers and good on ya for sorting problems out before they break

Postby **NitroDann** » Thu May 09, 2013 2:04 pm

hungie.....

please don't...

it's embarrassing to read that.

Anyways it's very very unlikely to be cheaper to repair than to replace with an alloy one.

Dann

jackmack · Postby **jackmack** » Fri May 10, 2013 8:27 am

Thanks for the replies. I think I will go with the repair option...waiting on a quote now for repair.

Getting the full exhaust system done by Rob Bliss next week, CIA as well. Then Rota RB retro alloys with a new suspension kit lowered about 1.3"...

Looking for a twin loop chrome roll bar too.

See you on the road

aviper4u · Postby **aviper4u** » Sat May 11, 2013 9:53 pm

NitroDann wrote:hungie.....

please don't...

it's embarrassing to read that.

Anyways it's very very unlikely to be cheaper to repair than to replace with an alloy one.

Dann

whats the big deal eh, I write the way I talk lol
Back on topic
I agree quote prolly will be more than new Chinese rad.....