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Got a problem with a mates radiator in his VS

Discussion in 'VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997)' started by cds, Feb 7, 2009.

  1. cds

    cds New Member

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    Arh today we found that my mates VS radiator at the front has water near the top and its definitely leaking coolant.

    What we want to know is should we go buy a new radiator or get a 2nd hand one and if we need to get a new or second hand one what are our price range we expect to spend?

    That and how much of a DYI job is it? :lock: This has come to a really bad time and we need to car so he can get to and from work were trying to work out if we can do this over the weekend.
     
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    Go a new radiator, should get a decent one for under $200. They are easily fitted DIY im sure that if you search there are instructions on here somewhere.
     
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    Swordsy mmmm beer....

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    What dufus said, not hard at all, just put coolent in it and also bleed it.
     
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    PSYKO PHOENIX AHHHH brain fart

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    definatly get a new radiator!, i managed to blow my one up on xmas eve lol so i have just done the radiator install, ill be happy to help with any info you need, there are 3 big things, 1 make sure you flush out the engine before you refill the radiator, 2 youll need 6 liters of coolent/inhibiter and 6 liters of water, THE BIG ONE, do you have an auxillary trans cooler fitted (for towing)???? if you do the whole procedur gets a **** load more interesting
     

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