where to get a radiator in perth for an nbse

Mr Sexy · Postby **Mr Sexy** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 7:01 pm

As the title asks, any one know where I can get a radiator for a nbse in perth? So far looks like mania may be the best option in terms of price but the only thing is shipping, I really want it by next weekend. So does any one know where I can get one locally in perth for a price that isnt going to cost me an arm and a leg??

Postby **NitroDann** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 7:11 pm

In front of your computer at ebay.com.au.

Dann

Postby **Okibi** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 7:12 pm

Did your original one die? Or you looking for an upgrade?

Mr Sexy · Postby **Mr Sexy** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 7:57 pm

I need it for next next weekend not in a months time.. at this stage I'm happy with a stock one as I'm looking at selling the car in the next few months. From what I can see its leaking out of the top, where the plastic top is pressed on to the actuall radiator.

Postby **Okibi** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 8:26 pm

If nothing is cracked I wonder how much to be reconditioned.

Your SE core should be significantly thicker than a stock NB one so they'd be harder to get hold of, perhaps Lou has some.

MrRevhead · Postby **MrRevhead** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 8:30 pm

Any reputable radiator shop can replace the top end tank with an aftermarket unit. Alternatively, as Dann has said, look for an ASI or alternative unit on Ebay.

If you want a direct OEM replacement, whole unit, as Okibi has also said, contact Lou (Boyracer) as he is wrecking an SE (whether he is using the radiator in a project or not is another matter).

If he is willing to ship with your own organised courier, you might be able to get it within your restricted time frame.

Postby **Okibi** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 8:33 pm

A big enough cash wave and I may consider pulling mine out of the SE to sell you. :mrgreen:

Mr Sexy · Postby **Mr Sexy** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:15 pm

MrRevhead wrote:Any reputable radiator shop can replace the top end tank with an aftermarket unit. Alternatively, as Dann has said, look for an ASI or alternative unit on Ebay.

If you want a direct OEM replacement, whole unit, as Okibi has also said, contact Lou (Boyracer) as he is wrecking an SE (whether he is using the radiator in a project or not is another matter).

If he is willing to ship with your own organised courier, you might be able to get it within your restricted time frame.

Doing some ringing around tomorrow hope fully I can find some one. Just pm'd him cheers for that!

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:02 pm

go with redhead- you will probably get much faster service and get to talk to an expert than messing around ordering on a computer. The default for so many seems to be not to talk to the people face to face or pick up a phone and take advantage of an industry that is serviced to an inch of its life. Often radiator places have a radiator same or next day- thats how industries work. Same deal- ask the Repco Bursons etc for price availability etc- takes just a few minutes.

Mr Sexy · Postby **Mr Sexy** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 4:01 pm

Found this on ebay.. m.ebay.com.au/itm/251353490210?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1
Would there be any hassle to fit some thing like this? Just making sure before I ring them to make sure..

Have a rung a couple of places and no one wants to recondition it, they just want to replace it. So far I'm up for like $350 - $450.

deviant · Postby **deviant** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 4:59 pm

52mm is probably a bit on the thick side...How thick is an SE core?

Most people here have fitted a 42mm Cooling Pro or ASI radiator with complete success. Both sell on Ebay and you can also get them through JustJap.

MrRevhead · Postby **MrRevhead** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 5:30 pm

Get the ASI, proven to fit well and also cool sufficiently by many members on here.

As deviant has said, 42mm will be sufficient. They are also cheaper than the one you have linked from Ebay.

More opinions re: the ASI in this thread http://mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=54049

mr bender · Postby **mr bender** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:14 pm

how much for the car with a busted radiator? :mrgreen:

Mr Sexy · Postby **Mr Sexy** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 7:04 pm

Its actually going up for sale soon as I want some thing as a weekender and some thing I can work on my self with out fear of devaluing the car aha. So spewing this had to happen now, have had it for over a year with out a problem but as soon as I look at selling, it cracks the shits aha. Cheers for info !