which radiator from ebay?

[joeyd]

i need a new radiator for my 91' VN executive , i need something cheap and something i can fit myself- ebay seems a good option..., does anyone have any experience with doing this ????, i dont know which series my engine is, does it matter?

im hoping to fit the radiator myself, is there a guide to doing this or is it ridiculously easy? i know very little about cars...

[bloodyricho]

nah the damn things are made in china and natrad get em at same factory i've got them for 2 vrs off 2 different dudes on ebat . ones in my own car and hasn't given me any trouble and i've had the old bitch HOT a few times since installing it. you just gotta make sure u get an auto one if you got and auto. the two i got one came with right flanges for auto lines the other i had to take them off old radiator

[justice4all3000]

I brought one off ebay for $120 about 3 years ago and fitted it myself, its a fairly easy job I havent had any problems with overheating since!

[joeyd]

hello richo,

i appreciate you answering my thread. i was wondering if you could help me as im probably going to buy this radiator for my 91' vn comm its an Auto, can you tell me what you think;

Holden VN-VP-VR-VS Commodore V6 Radiator NEW #1 Quality - eBay Other, Cooling Systems, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 29-Mar-10 10:18:33 AEDST)


do they put instructions in the pack for fitting it? also they say the two wired and bolts dont come with it, where do i get these?

much appreciated, joe.

[crazyspoon05]

That one would be fine, installation is easy, just the four bolts at the back of the radiator, unplug your thermo fan, undo your hoses and drain radiator then just pull out

Hardest part of the install would be making sure you get the air out once you've refilled the new radiator

Don't know what those wires would be for as I haven't had to replace any wires on the 5 or 6 Commodores I've fitted Ebay radiators to as of yet

[justice4all3000]

The two green wires are for earthing the radiator

[levymetal]

see if you can find one that comes with a radiator cap. saves you going down and buying one extra (don't use the old cap, it's probably bung anyway)

[Tim Smtih]

Holden Commodore VN VG VP VR VS 3.8L V6 Radiator +Wrnty - eBay Other, Cooling Systems, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 16-Mar-10 13:43:36 AEDST)

I got mine through this bunch. No messing around easy to deal with and they know what they're doing. I picked up my order but i'm sure they can send via courier.

[Vlad01]

On the topic of cooling, where can you get those plastic barbs that are on the manifold from? There is one on the back and one on the front. I broke both of them

[hsv_timo]

Holden Commodore VN VG VP VR VS 3.8L V6 Radiator +Wrnty - eBay Other, Cooling Systems, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 16-Mar-10 13:43:36 AEDST)

I got mine through this bunch. No messing around easy to deal with and they know what they're doing. I picked up my order but i'm sure they can send via courier.

yea mate I got one from that bunch to. Quick postage and arrived save and hasnt overheated since.

[bloodyricho]

dude that seems to be a good kit it has every thing, couldn't see the little black metal clips for the 4 bolts in the pic but u can take them off old radiator. generaly no instructions. disconect the wires for your fan on the left side of radiator- black clip. undo the 4 (i think) bolts for your fan and shroud. two auto lines put the bottom one into a coke / beer can. u will need a little bit of trans fluid to top up after. undo top and bottom radiator hoses. don't drop coolant on the olds lawn lol. fit radiator in reverse to above. dude its soo easy don't over tighten and if you are worryed about it being looose check it after you take it for a spin. if a 4.3 ltr V6 can run cool with these rads then so can your 3.8 and ps I've seen 3.8 run no coolant for 160km's over the blue mountains and still survive

[bloodyricho]

ps use the ground wire it will stop it all happening again (green wire)

[joeyd]

sorry, i have found this rad and the warehouse is only down the road from me so i can pick it up, anyone had any experience with them....

Holden Commodore Radiator, 6cyl, VN VP VR VS S1, 88-97, - eBay Other, Cooling Systems, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 24-Mar-10 10:33:49 AEDST)


can someone please explain the issue of the green wire, i dont understand that yet...and what tools/equipment do i need to do the job...?

[crazyspoon05]

Yep, same mob I got mine from and still going strong 2 years later

I'd be curious as to how important the green earth wires are as well because I've installed the same radiator in 5 other VN-VP Commodores without the wires and none have had any issues

As long as the radiator is sitting on the rubber mounts I don't see what connecting an earth wire will achieve (maybe someone can enlighten us both)