what have mech's charge to replace radiator on v6

[VTvoodoo]

Just wanting to know if anyone here with a v6 auto has had there radiator replaced and wanting to know what i should be expected to get charged as i dont think ill try doing it myself

Thanks

[greenfoam]

Shouldnt be much they just pull out

[thedeadwalk]

yer take the hoses off and a couple of clips and it pulls out

[VTvoodoo]

thanks for the replies so far , keep em coming

[cinndaz044]

450 fitted for a genuine vt v8 radiator fitted at natrad

[chargedvx6]

Radiator: $250- $300
Thermostat and gasket: $20
Coolant flush: $70- $100
Trans fluid top up if it's an auto: $10
Labour: 1hr @ $80- $120

Total: $520 - $550

If you DIY you will save 1hr labour charge and about $40 on the coolant flush as you will only need to buy coolant. Don't forget to bleed it properly afterwards

[Shaunn]

Funny you mention this, my radiator was screwed and i got myself a new one today, costed me 195$, was going to cost 110$ to put it in but i did it myself.

And i have a V6 VT holden Berlina.

[red_spider]

new radiator,new engine mounts,new starter motor,radiator coolant,full log book service - 1045

[VTvoodoo]

Redspider, yup ive already had those other items done,new engine mounts ,new starter motor,etc , even new water pump, ..bloody commodores! haha

thanks for your replies guys i think i might end up diy'n

[Darkk_Calais]

your better off doing it your self its alot cheaper i got quoted $430 for new standard radiator and flush but i looked into it and got my self a new radiator -$180
Both new hoses - $7 each
New radiator cap - $8
And had some coolant layin around but that aint much more then $30 so all up about $240 and only about an hour to do it

[gungazza]

your better off doing it your self its alot cheaper i got quoted $430 for new standard radiator and flush but i looked into it and got my self a new radiator -$180
Both new hoses - $7 each
New radiator cap - $8
And had some coolant layin around but that aint much more then $30 so all up about $240 and only about an hour to do it

cost me $100 for recon rad 12 mths warenty

[nathanVY]

heaps easy just do it yourself, if youre buying a new radiator you probably won't need to flush it, so just put the new one in, fill up and go.

[feet eatin chickens]

still gotta flush all the gallerys out in the engine though.

[Gokz777]

your better off doing it your self its alot cheaper i got quoted $430 for new standard radiator and flush but i looked into it and got my self a new radiator -$180
Both new hoses - $7 each
New radiator cap - $8
And had some coolant layin around but that aint much more then $30 so all up about $240 and only about an hour to do it

Could you please tell me where you got your parts? Is eBay worth buying from or are they all crappy?

[acarmody]

Ebay radiator = crappy. You may get lucky and get a half decent one. But sure would suck to be in the middle of nowhere and have a weld blow.

I just got my parents VY V6 radiator changed today. NATRAD centre, $420 for new radiator, new thermostat and gasket, block completely flushed by machine, new coolant at about 45% mix, tranny oil topup and labour.

They sell their radiators at $245 if you want to do it yourself. Decent price and you know it will be built well.

[Vt_vic]

i got my ss radiator done with coolant flush and 2 years warranty for 370