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Well ppls You don't want to buy a Genuine Nissan R32 GTS-T Radiator.

Sit down... $935.. OUCH.

Anyhow NATRAD Radiators can replace top tanks etc.

I discovered that my top radiator hose was a little loose.

I soon realised that the plastic where the hose slides over had collapsed.

Natrad radiators quoted:

$145 for the Radiator & Motor flush/Rod/pressure test & Thermostat inspection Test.

$95 for the Top tank that is aftermarket, the aftermarket is apparently better due to the plastic quality and thickness.

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Autobarn also can get the Radiator hoses for these From GAtes.

Top hose is $19 and the Bottom hose is $30.

Thermostat. I bought one from Motor mates as the ones from the VL are the same. BUT.. it is a dodgy one as it doesn't close properly and the car in cooler weather doesn't heat up.

So I'm going to buy a Nissan One for $48. The VL one was $24.

Total Price is going to be $335.

AND.. my bleeder nipple has crossthreaded its self due to undoing it when the metal is really hot (soft).

And ppls don't use anything like gasket goo on the bleed nipple to stop any possible air leaks when troubleshooting.

That is probably what made it cross thread.

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Joel i got a brand new radiator for my car as the top tank was stuffed, it cost me $320 inc GST, from the mob down the road who looked after me. It is the same as stock just has more cooling fins.

PWR ones are about $650 trade price for a 38mm core full alloy radiator.

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Silver... how much did the PWR radiator cost you all together? Is it possible for a raditor to brak due to big impacts... I went over a big median strip yesterday... just need to know cose of dealer warranty see if its not my fault...

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